The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent, Ann Jacobus
The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent, Ann Jacobus
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The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent

Author: Ann Jacobus

Narrator: Jen Zhao

Unabridged: 9 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/25/2023


Synopsis

An unflinching yet hopeful story of a girl who discovers she cannot fully value life without accepting the realities of death.

Eighteen-year-old Del is in a healthier place than she was a year and a half ago: She’s sober, getting treatment for her depression and anxiety, and volunteering at a suicide-prevention hotline. Her own suicide attempt is in the past, and living in San Francisco with her beloved aunt has helped her see a future for herself.

But when Aunt Fran is diagnosed with terminal cancer, Del’s equilibrium is shattered. She’s dedicated herself to saving every life she can, but she can’t save Fran. All she can do is help care for her aunt and try to prepare herself for the inevitable—while also dealing with a crush, her looming first semester at college, and her shifts at the crisis line.

After Aunt Fran asks for her help with a mind-boggling final request, Del must confront her own demons and rethink everything she thought she knew about life and death.

About The Author

Ann Jacobus writes children's and YA fiction, teaches writing, and volunteers on a suicide crisis line. She's published short fiction, essays, and poetry in anthologies, journals, and magazines, and is the author of YA thriller Romancing the Dark in the City of Light, and YA novel The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent coming in spring, 2023. San Francisco is home to her and her family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Destiny

In The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent, eighteen-year-old Delilah ("Del") is recovering from her own suicide attempt, getting treatment for her depression and anxiety, and most importantly, maintaining her newfound sobriety. Living with her beloved aunt and working at a suicide prevention crisis line, D......more

Del, who is eighteen, is in a better place than she was a year and a half ago because she is clean, receiving therapy for her anxiety and sadness, and helping at a hotline that prevents suicide. Living in San Francisco with her cherished aunt has helped her see a future for herself, and her fail......more

Goodreads review by Sheila

❗❗ TRIGGER WARNING❗❗ If you or someone you know has suffered with or has Sucidal Thoughts, Depression and Anxiety Issues then this book is DEFINATELY one you dont want to read since those issues are discussed VER HEAVILY in this Book!! Rating: 5 Stars!! Review: Thank you to BookInfluencers and Ann J......more

Goodreads review by Dana

Such a great book! It’s super emotional and deep, and it’s written so well. The story was incredible and powerful. I couldn’t put it down!......more