This book is all about facing your own mortality. Read this book, and you will understand two things: 1. You are going to die, and 2. It won’t be pretty.

Anyone who has ever had panic attacks, especially in college, will see themselves in this book. For me, it was like reading the story of my own life. What a comfort to know I’m not alone.

This is easily one of my top five favorite books of 2006. It’s hilarious from the first page to the last, and it covers subjects not usually found in YA literature. You will fall in love with every character in it, including the dog. An excellent read.