The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, Shines

 "Sometimes the universe wants to be noticed."  Sometimes we are fortunate to take stock in the wonders of life & the world around.  Sometimes, we benefit from gentle reminders.  Green's novel  of teenaged star crossed lovers, eloquently portrays two intelligent individuals we fully embrace.  Hazel (16) & Augustus (17) & Isaac meet in a cancer youth support group.  All 3 form a mutual friendship, and Hazel & Augustus, a mutual attraction to each other.  Augustus, a star athlete, has lost a leg to cancer, Isaac loses both eyes to the disease and Hazel's lungs are failing.  Green's novel remained on the  #1 NYT's Best Seller List for children's chapter's books for months.  Before you wrongly dismiss this as a weepy tale for teens, I suggest you read this engrossing & mature examination of life's meanings.  Knowing their lives will be cut short, Hazel & Augustus are sagacious & loving beyond their years.  "The world is not a wish granting factory. Pain demands to be felt.  The senses must feast while there is yet hunger."  Most importantly, "We all want to be remembered & loved deeply."  The Fault in Our Stars is unforgettable and a remindeder to appreciate our celestial gifts.