101 Reasons (A HUNDRED AND ONE REASONS NOW AVAILABLE IN BOOKSTORES)

Prologue

"How does it feel like, to be in heaven?"

Some people told me that heaven is paradise where the angels dwell and where

all beautiful things grow.

My Mom told me once that heaven has everything that you like and you can just

take them without someone reprimanding you.

My Dad told me that in heaven, angels will guide and protect you, and that once

you're there, you'll be an angel as well.

My brother told me that in heaven I can fly, where gravity is nothing but a mere

word.

I think what he said amazes me the most.

I always wanted to fly, that's why maybe when he said it,

heaven feels comforting and that it's okay to be there even if you are not with the

ones you love.

Why I'm asking all this?

I'll give you this much.

My name is Ann, I am seventeen years old

and I am dying.