Diagnosed with thyroid cancer at age twelve, Esther (Persian for "Star") Earl was an exceptionallybright and talented—but very normal— teenager. She lived a hope-filled and generous, outwardly focused life as she navigated her physical decline with grace. A cheerful, positive, and encouraging daughter, sister, and friend, Esther died in 2010, shortly after turning sixteen, but not before inspiring thousands through her growing online presence. This unique memoir collects y Esther's journals, fiction, letters, and sketches. Photographs and essays by á family and friends help to tell Esther's ^B: story, along with an introduction by award-winning author John Green who dedicated his #1 international bestseller TheFaultin OurStars to her.