The Girl Who Almost Had It All
Wendy Polniak Lewkowicz

Gabriella thinks she has it all, until everything in her life unravels in one unforgettable day. After that life-altering day, Gabriella spirals out of control. She is kicked out of school; she disengages from family; and she contemplates whether she wants to live. When all seems irrevocably lost, Gabriella finds hope from an unlikely source—her great-aunt Maria who lives near an Indian reservation. Gabriella learns what it is like to step into another person’s shoes, and she realizes that there are others who struggle with the same fears that she does.



This novel is about a girl who loses all hope in life and feels that there is nothing out there for her, nor is she capable of becoming anything. She is just going through the motions of life hoping that life may end sooner than later. An unexpected visit to a relative slowly begins to change her outlook. The main character, Gabriella, begins to experience other cultures and lifestyles and is ablet to put her life in perspective.

This book not only talks about how several people are able to find their way out of dark holes, but there is so much advice to young adults that will help them to see their struggles from every angle. If anyone is searching for good advice for troubled teens or just want a good read, please check this book out.