It Gave Me You

By: Emily Gould

Narrated by: Jennifer George

"Falling in love usually happens when you least expect it. But love isn't the only thing that happens without warning."

Lexi saw him for the first time in the fourth-floor pediatric cancer clinic. He was tall, handsome, and had a full head of dark hair—nothing like the little kids she was used to meeting during her routine hospital visits. No, Ricky was wholly unexpected. He stared at her, mesmerized by her stunning blue eyes. She looked at him carefully, wondering what his motivation for hanging out in a cancer clinic could be. He smiled confidently, unbothered by her bald scalp. Lexi softly returned the smile. Neither of them aware how this moment would entwine them forever.

In a beautiful and heartwarming true story, author Emily Gould weaves the narrative of her daughter's incredible life. The story of Lexi and Ricky begins with a chance meeting but grows into a perfect tale of real teenage romance, the good and the ugly of cancer treatments, and the inspiring power of love overcoming all odds.

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Worth the wait

Loved reading their story as much as watching it through the years.
I was on drill team the same time as Lexi was on Cyprus, I remember the shock and heart break of the community when her diagnosis went public. I have followed their stories for years and have been waiting for this book since it was announced.

Before the book I felt I knew the story well, following along on social media for years. That was mostly true, this book brought more to light on just how amazing Lexi still is. It gave me an understanding of why her story was so captivating to me. It was her, everyone was captured by her.

Beautiful

This is a heartwarming and amazing story. Thank you for sharing and giving a rare glimpse into the battle you all faced.