"The Cherished" by Patricia Ward follows the journey of a devoted caregiver named Sarah, who grapples with the emotional and ethical complexities of providing care to her terminally ill mother. As Sarah delves into her mother’s past, she uncovers family secrets that challenge her understanding of love, sacrifice, and what it means to cherish someone. The narrative weaves together themes of memory, loss, and reconciliation, ultimately exploring how we honor those we love amidst the struggles of life's inevitable farewells. Through poignant reflections and raw emotions, the story highlights the profound connections that bind us across generations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 8th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2023 by HarperCollins .