It's still a month before publication but teen readers are beginning to weigh in on ALL WE KNOW OF HEAVEN and I'm absolutely in heaven about what they have to say!
Here are some early ratings from "previewers" who must all be very intelligent young women...or else I'm just one lucky author. ALL WE KNOW OF HEAVEN means a great deal to me, in part because I have a beloved friend who has been in a persistent coma for more than a year now, and whose condition is much more severe than Maureen's ever was. Sharing these emotions of devastating love and devastating loss helped me begin the long process of healing (which, in some ways, will never end).
Please glance at my web page (www.jackiemitchard.com) and read the blog from last winter called 'Just The Way You Look Tonight.' You'll understand more about where all that understanding began.

Jackie M.

Reader Reviews from FirstLook
A heartfelt story involving two best friends, All We Know of Heaven tells the tale of when one friend has to learn to live without the other. A tragic accident has changed the course of several lives, and an even more devastating mistake muddies the water. The scarily realistic situations, plot, dialogue, and characters make the novel seem more like nonfiction. Readers follow the surviving friend through her recovery gains and setbacks, her love life, and her lessons on how to live after death.
— Hannah (Saint Johns, FL)

All We Know of Heaven is, simply, a great book. The detailed writing, coupled with the in-depth exploration of the characters’ feelings, caught my eye immediately. Jacquelyn Mitchard obviously has a talent for writing, and for a first-time reader of one of her books, I definitely cannot wait to read more.
— Haley (Pittsboro, IN)

Enchanting, addictive, as soon as you read the first page you become enthralled as it takes you into another world. It’s like you become the characters and feel what they feel, react and show emotions as they do. You can feel the emotion in each line, and it completely drags you into the world of death and sadness, love and loss, and you can’t escape until you reach the end. Even then you won’t want to put it down. I think it was one of the best books I’ve read in a long time.
— Amanda (Britton, MI)

I love this book! Once I started reading it I couldn’t put it down. It is such a touching story. I actually started crying in class as I was reading it.
— Amanda (Kandiyohi, MN)

An intense novel which was unique and profound. Memorable story that was meaningful and unforgettable.
— sharon (albuquerque, NM)

There are books that make people laugh, cry, and think, but there are only some books that can make you week for the happy and the sad or that can touch your life in a way that makes you look at the world differently. This was the book that did that to me. The message was strong and you can bet that I will have my friends, teachers and family read this book because it was that good. I only have one warning for you: have a tissue box ready next to you…make that two!
— Sara (Bloomingdale, IL)

This book is the kind of book you will want to read over and over and over again.
— Jazmin (culpeper, VA)

This is an outstanding book. It had me standing on my toes the whole time! It is a true story that tells you to never give up hope.
— Abby (west lafayette, OH)

I absolutely could not put this book down. It was a very gripping book, sometimes tragic and sometimes joyful. I could feel the parents’ grief as well as Maury’s pain and frustration. It was a very well written book.
— Monica (Amo, IN)

All We Know of Heaven is an amazing book, telling the story of a girl who survived all odds and made something of herself. It helped me realize that we take the simplest tasks for granted, but they can be a big accomplishment. It also showed how one girl lost everything, and yet, gained so much more.
— Cecelia (Ste.Genevieve, MO)

This is a very moving novel. After reading it, I honestly counted my blessings. We take for granted little things that we are able to do daily, such as feeding and clothing ourselves. This novel is very inspirational and brings to light how thankful we should be for the simple things in life.
— Sheila (Ste. Genevieve, MO)

All We Know of Heaven is a book with a sad beginning, but you can’t put it down. I found myself crying with the characters—from sorrow and from joy—through their struggles to overcome the grief of lost friends, confusion about love, and living up to their own expectations of themselves. The inspiring story had me cheering for the characters the entire time. It really makes you look at your own life and to be grateful for what you have, while realizing that if you put your mind to something, you’ll get there eventually.
— Lynda (Antelope, CA)

This is a great book; I read it in three days. It does a stellar job of portraying the lost friend, and the one who survives becoming a real person again. This book is about hope, trust, love, loss, repairing a life, friendship and romance. Jacquelyn is an amazing writer and deals with the intense topic very well. All We Know of Heaven is a great book, which I think everyone should read.
— Manya (Saxtons River, VT)