In one afternoon Beth's entire world is torn away from her. When a car accident claims the lives of everyone in her family, Beth wishes she were dead too. Matters can't seem to get worse until Beth must leave the home she knows to go live in another state with her aunt and spoiled cousin, Terri.
Starting a new life isn't easy, especially in Terri's clique-filled school. With the help of some unexpected friends and the persistent concern of her aunt and the friends who have always loved her, Beth defies the despair that threatens to engulf her. Still, Beth can't bring herself to let go of all the painful memories. How can she move on, yet not feel guilty for being a survivor?