In search of a summer escape from her overbearing family, an Asian-Latine teenager becomes the mentee to a chic elderly woman. But as her mentor''s memory starts to fade, the teenager is confronted with a choice that may jeopardize their friendship.
Emily Chen-Sanchez cant do anything right. Shes been grounded for a bad grade; she cant stop fighting with her perfect older sister; everyones tense because her mothers just been diagnosed with thyroid cancer; and she hasnt spoken to her best friend Matt in two weeks, four days, and about seven hours (not that shes counting).
Her new summer job is the perfect escape: as companion to an eclectic, lively, Super Southern elderly lady, Mrs. Granucci. All Emily has to do is help Mrs. G remember her likes, dislikes, anything Mrs. G has a habit of forgetting, even Emilys name. Emily feels closer to Mrs. G than everyone else until Mrs. G falsely accuses Emily. The betrayal will have ramifications for them both, and Emily must make a decision that will change their lives forever.
The Summer I Remembered Everything is a story of longing for an escape, finding yourself, caring for someone with an illness, and learning that sometimes the right decision is always the hardest.
