To Die To Live (Paperback)

Jason Hershey

ISBN 10: 1539041972 / ISBN 13: 9781539041979

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

About this Item

Paperback. Thelonious "Theo" Mitchell knows loss. After finding his mother's body following an overdose, he's learned to survive by keeping everyone at arm's length. Adopted by his aunt and uncle and transplanted to a new school where his second-hand clothes mark him as an outsider, Theo has perfected the art of being invisible.Then he meets Draven-the intimidating kid who saves him from a brutal beating and, against all odds, becomes his first real friend. As they study together late into the night, sharing dreams and painful truths, Theo discovers something he thought he'd lost forever: hope for a future beyond his neighborhood.But just as Theo begins to believe in second chances, tragedy strikes again. When Draven dies alone on a dark street, Theo is faced with a devastating choice: retreat into grief and give up on his dreams, or honor his friend's memory by refusing to let his own life be defined by his zip code.Powerful and deeply moving, To Die To Live is the first book in the Theo series-a story about friendship, loss, and the courage it takes to choose life when death has touched everything you love. It's about learning that sometimes you have to lose everything to discover what you're truly capable of becoming. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: To Die To Live (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1539041972
• ISBN 13: 9781539041979
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Thelonious "Theo" Mitchell knows loss. After finding his mother's body following an overdose, he's learned to survive by keeping everyone at arm's length. Adopted by his aunt and uncle and transplanted to a new school where his second-hand clothes mark him as an outsider, Theo has perfected the art of being invisible.

Then he meets Draven—the intimidating kid who saves him from a brutal beating and, against all odds, becomes his first real friend. As they study together late into the night, sharing dreams and painful truths, Theo discovers something he thought he'd lost forever: hope for a future beyond his neighborhood.

But just as Theo begins to believe in second chances, tragedy strikes again. When Draven dies alone on a dark street, Theo is faced with a devastating choice: retreat into grief and give up on his dreams, or honor his friend's memory by refusing to let his own life be defined by his zip code.

Powerful and deeply moving, To Die To Live is the first book in the Theo series—a story about friendship, loss, and the courage it takes to choose life when death has touched everything you love. It's about learning that sometimes you have to lose everything to discover what you're truly capable of becoming.

About the Author

Jason Hershey is an educator and author originally from Phoenix, Arizona, who now lives in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, with his family. Drawing on his experiences working with young people, Jason crafts authentic narratives that explore themes of identity, resilience, loss, and the search for purpose in the face of adversity.

His Theo series follows the journey of Thelonious "Theo" Mitchell, a young man navigating grief, friendship, love, and self-discovery while fighting to transcend the limitations of his circumstances. The series includes:
 

• To Die To Live
• The Chosen Path 
• The Purpose of Life
• The Long Road Home, the fourth book in the Theo series, is currently in development.

 
Jason's work honors the struggles of young people who refuse to be defined by their zip codes or circumstances, celebrating their determination to build meaningful lives despite the obstacles they face.

Follow Jason on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads for updates on new releases, behind-the-scenes insights, and conversations about the themes that drive his work.