All We Have Left

Two girls. Two lives. One event that changed them—and the world—forever.

Now: Sixteen-year-old Jesse is used to living with the echoes of the past. After her older brother died in the September 11th attacks, her dad filled their home with anger and grief. When Jesse gets caught up with the wrong crowd, one thoughtless decision turns her life upside down. The only way to make amends is to face the past, starting Jesse on a journey that could reveal the truth about her brother’s death.

Then: In 2001, sixteen-year-old Alia is a proud Muslim—it’s life as a teenager that she finds challenging. After being grounded for a stupid mistake, Alia decides to confront her father at his office in one of the Twin Towers. But when the planes collide into the building, Alia finds herself in danger she could never have imagined. As the flames rage, she has no choice but to trust a boy she’s just met and hope they have enough time to make it out alive. View Less