Rick

<p>In this poignant and imaginative tribute a grieving sibling explores the life that might have been lived by a beloved brother lost too soon.</p><p></p><p>In 1989 tragedy struck when nineteen-year-old Rick was killed in a devastating car accident. Decades later his sibling revisits cherished memories and unanswered questions to imagine the journey Rick might have taken had he survived. The result is a deeply moving fictional coming-of-age story rooted in love faith and family.</p><p></p><p>Set within a tight-knit Hispanic family this heartfelt narrative brings to life the cultural richness laughter and traditions that shaped Rick's world. It envisions his growth into adulthood-his evolving faith his relationships and his dreams for the future. Along the way Rick finds love with a compassionate nurse faces injustice head-on after a life-changing encounter with the police and becomes an unexpected voice for his community.</p><p></p><p>Blending emotional depth with moments of warmth and resilience What If You Lived? is a celebration of life identity and the enduring bonds of family. Perfect for readers who enjoy literary fiction family sagas and stories with emotional resonance this novel honors the memory of a young man whose life continues to inspire.</p><p></p><p>Themes: Grief & Healing Family & Cultural Heritage Love & Identity Social Justice Coming of Age</p><p></p><p>Ideal for fans of: The Five People You Meet in Heaven A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius and There There .</p><p></p><p>This book is dedicated to my brother Rick who left us way too soon. I always wondered how your life may have turned out and it took me nearly 40 years to create one possible outcome. </p>