{"product_id":"carlos-olivarez-rick-9798349476785","title":"Rick","description":"In this poignant and imaginative tribute, a grieving sibling explores the life that might have been lived by a beloved brother lost too soon.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 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.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSet 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.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBlending 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.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThemes: Grief \u0026amp; Healing Family \u0026amp; Cultural Heritage Love \u0026amp; Identity Social Justice Coming of Age\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIdeal for fans of: The Five People You Meet in Heaven , A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius , and There There .\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.","brand":"Carlos Olivarez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53739483300182,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/carlos-olivarez-rick-9798349476785","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}