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Now: Sixteen-year-old Jesse is used to living with the echoes of the past. Her older brother died in the September 11th attacks, and her dad since has filled their home with anger and grief. When Jesse gets caught up with the wrong crowd, one momentary hate-fueled decision turns her life upside down. The only way to make amends is to face the past, starting Jesse on a journey that will reveal the truth about how her brother died.   

Then: In 2001, 16-year-old Alia is proud to be Muslim....it's being a teenager that she finds difficult. After being grounded for a stupid mistake, Alia decides to confront her father at his Manhattan office, putting her in danger she never could have imagined. When the planes collide into the Twin Towers, Alia is trapped inside one of the buildings. In the final hours, she meets a boy who will change everything for her as the flames rage around them....

Interweaving stories from past and present, All We Have Left brings one of the most important days in our recent history to life, showing that love and hope will always triumph.

All We Have Left by Wendy Mills is a gripping and emotional novel that explores the complexities of family, love, and sacrifice. Set against the backdrop of a small town in the Pacific Northwest, the story follows the lives of two sisters, Eliza and Ruby, as they grapple with the aftermath of a devastating accident.

Eliza, the older sister, is a successful artist living in New York City. When she receives news of her younger sister Ruby's involvement in a car accident, she rushes back to her hometown to be by her side. As Ruby struggles to recover from her injuries, Eliza finds herself drawn back into the family dynamics that she had tried to escape.

The accident has left Ruby with a traumatic brain injury, and her memory is severely impaired. As Eliza cares for her sister, she begins to uncover the secrets that have haunted their family for years. She learns about Ruby's troubled relationship with their mother, and the devastating events that led up to the accident.

As Eliza delves deeper into the past, she realizes that there is more to the accident than meets the eye. She discovers that Ruby was involved in a complex web of relationships and secrets, and that the truth about what happened may be more sinister than she ever imagined.

With the help of a local detective, Eliza embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about the accident. As she pieces together the puzzle, she must confront her own demons and come to terms with the complicated history of her family. Through her search for justice, Eliza discovers the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds.

All We Have Left is a powerful and moving story that explores the unbreakable bonds of family and the enduring power of love. Wendy Mills has crafted a compelling narrative that delves into the depths of human emotion, leaving readers with a profound sense of hope and resilience.