What She Left Behind
Ellen Maire Wiseman
Overview
I've chose two songs for each girl and the struggles they endure and they good times they have. I also make it go every other one, just like the book.
Song One: "Charleston" by Cecil Mack and James P. Johnson
http://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/c/charleston.shtml
Song Two: "4.48 Psychosis" by Tindersticks
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/tindersticks/448psychosis.html
I chose this song for the other main character because in the beginning it is explaining that her mother was a crazy. Izzy's mother had shot and killed her husband with a shot gun when he was in bed. They declared her crazy and she was in a psych ward for a while but ended up getting moved to a prison.
Song Three: "Break" by Three Days Grace
This song has significant importance to the story because it is kind of like the feelings that Clara would have when she is locked away in the Rookie Pest House, which is the violent and bad patients. She needs to keep being strong to get through it but she knows it will be tough. She keeps just thinking of good things to keep her going until they can determine that she is okay to go back to the regular ward.
Song Four: "Happy Birthday" by Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill
I know this is kind of a corny and short song but the ending it means a lot. Izzy has finally turned eighteen, but she doesn't remember because of the big week she has already had due to what had happened with the connection with Clara. She realizes when she gets home and her foster parents have made her the cake she loves most, along with a really great surprise. It really is a great ending to an amazing book.