Before I Die

Seventeen year old Jerry Nathan has always lived quietly good grades, good manners, never a single rule broken. But when lung cancer steals his breath and the future he planned, Jerry writes a daring list of everything he's never dared to do.Grace Miller, the brilliant yet guarded daughter of a renowned physicist, was only ever the girl next door glimpsed through a window until the day Jerry finally steps outside his comfort zone and into her life.Together they chase sunsets and impossible wishes, discovering that love can burn brightest when time is running out. As Jerry's days dwindle, every reckless adventure becomes a reminder: the heart doesn't count minutes, only moments.A tender, life affirming story of courage, first love, and the beauty of living while you can.