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Lurlene McDaniel
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Lurlene McDaniel
Love, Secrets, and Second Chances—February’s Must-Read Books Await!
McDaniel has written over 40 novels about kids who face life-threatening illnesses, who sometimes do not survive. These are powerful, inspirational stories about courage, love, and strength in the face of overwhelming trauma. McDaniels books touch the hearts and spirits of the teenagers and adults who read them. Her following is a devoted group of appreciative fans. McDaniel says: These are books that challenge you and make you think. Some readers and their parents have wondered why McDaniel chooses to write about sad situations. I tell them that sometimes tragedy hits people kids, too. They want answers. They want to know why. By using novels, I show ordinary kids confronting and overcoming great odds. McDaniels books are ultimately optimistic and life-affirming.
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Series
Books:
Red Heart Tatoo, July 2012Hardcover / e-Book
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Author Lurlene McDaniel’s Legacy
In the past 30 years, Lurlene McDaniel has published 70 novels. And now, she says, it’s time to take a break. The bestselling YA novelist announced her retirement at the end of 2019.
“I have loved my career,” she said recently over Zoom from her home in Chattanooga, Tenn. “It was a great ride.”
But now the world has changed, she says, and it’s time for “different writers with different voices” to take her place.
McDaniels’ early career began after her son was diagnosed with diabetes at 3-years-old.
“Nobody gets to give or pick what life gives to them,” she says. “I didn’t choose for my son to have diabetes, but you do get to choose how you deal with it.”
Her first novel, “6 Months to Live,” was published in 1985, and told the story of a 13-year-old girl who is diagnosed with leukemia. It was an instant hit and was nominated to be placed in a 100-year time capsule located at The Library of Congress, to be opened in the year 2089.
Her 30-year career began with “6 Months to Live” which was published in 1985 and went on to win an
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