The disease is a time-bomb, a sudden shift in tectonic plates just waiting to shatter the lives of those around an emotional epicenter. Unfortunately, she's oblivious to the incurable disease that is about to strike. The opening narrative sets the drama in context by showing us a seemingly healthy, capable, kind and happy young school girl enjoying her life. We see how her illness and worsening health critically affects those around her, namely her family, friends, doctors and school members. This story extraordinarily captures the progression of an incurable, debilitating disease that affects the life of a young girl (Aya). I cannot even begin to fathom what it must feel like to be diagnosed with an incurable disease, to see your movement and speech deteriorate gradually, to see dreams spiral into a void. The afflicted too have dreams yet these dreams are often well outside of their reach. However, we often forget that there are people out there who are less fortunate than us, and who are pouring every ounce of their energy to just stay alive (getting by is an enormous challenge for some). We are often not happy with what we have and continue to strive to improve the quality of our lives. We all aspire to fulfil our dreams and aspirations. We often take life and good health in general for granted. Even if you are kind, intelligent, gifted, etc., dreams, hopes, and a future can be snatched from you in an instant. Why are certain people afflicted with cruel illnesses, misfortune or tragedy whilst others live a comparatively easier life? Diseases are indifferent to those who get affected. This heart-rending story grapples with some of live's most difficult questions and themes. 9 February 2016 - 10 out of 10 users found this review helpful.
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