Nathan tells of his friendship with Simon, who has muscular dystrophy. During the course of the novel Simon's condition deteriorates, with periodic hospital stays. Simon is very open that he will not survive to adulthood. Nathan's mother is supportive and encourages Nathan to talk about his true feelings about Simon and Simon's fate. In the course of this discussion the feelings of grief are raised. The book ends after Simon's friends visit his body the day after his death. A realistic book, enlivened by moments of humour, usually instigated by Simon, who doesn't let his impending death interfere with his life.
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