{"product_id":"the-measure-a-novel-isbn-9780063241862","title":"The Measure: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTANT \u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e BESTSELLER - The Read With Jenna \u003cem\u003eToday\u003c\/em\u003e Show Book Club Pick!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A story of love and hope as interweaving characters display: how all moments, big and small, can measure a life. If you want joy, love, romance, and hope—read with us.\" —Jenna Bush Hager \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA luminous, spirit-lifting blockbuster that asks: would you choose to find out the length of your life?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt seems like any other day. You wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and head out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut today, when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. The contents of this mysterious box tells you the exact number of years you will live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom suburban doorsteps to desert tents, every person on every continent receives the same box. In an instant, the world is thrust into a collective frenzy. Where did these boxes come from? What do they mean? Is there truth to what they promise?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs society comes together and pulls apart, everyone faces the same shocking choice: Do they wish to know how long they’ll live? And, if so, what will they do with that knowledge?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Measure\u003c\/em\u003e charts the dawn of this new world through an unforgettable cast of characters whose decisions and fates interweave with one another: best friends whose dreams are forever entwined, pen pals finding refuge in the unknown, a couple who thought they didn’t have to rush, a doctor who cannot save himself, and a politician whose box becomes the powder keg that ultimately changes everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnchanting and deeply uplifting, \u003cem\u003eThe Measure\u003c\/em\u003e is an ambitious, invigorating story about family, friendship, hope, and destiny that encourages us to live life to the fullest.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A brilliant concept cleverly executed. I couldn’t stop reading.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristina Sweeney-Baird, author of The End of Men\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Nikki Erlick has created an irresistible hook about a question that everyone asks but no-one ever wants to answer. With thoughtful and compelling detail, she crafts a strange—and strangely familiar—world full of new moral and political conundrums. And while the novel is full of ideas, \u003cem\u003eThe Measure\u003c\/em\u003e has a strong emotional heart—with an array of characters exploring their frightening, but sometimes beautiful new worlds. Ultimately, \u003cem\u003eThe Measure\u003c\/em\u003e is about the power of human resilience, a new world where people get to choose their own kind of freedom.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLuke Allnutt, author of We Own the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Measure\u003c\/em\u003e is an utterly original and hugely compelling story, which drew me in from the very first page with its beautiful writing. Weeks after reading it, I’m still thinking about this smart, uplifting novel and its wonderful characters.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFreya Sampson, author of The Last Chance Library\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Perfect for book clubs, Erlick's \u003cem\u003eThe Measure \u003c\/em\u003eis equal parts charming and thought-provoking. It takes a philosophical question—what if everybody on earth knew exactly how long they had left to live?—and explores, with compassion and pragmatism, how the implications would trickle down into every area of modern life, from politics to intimacy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarie Claire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Despite its chilling premise, Erlick’s novel is an escape from—rather than a window into—our own terrifying reality.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I doubt I will ever use the term 'life-affirming' when describing a novel again. No other book could ever \u003cem\u003emeasure\u003c\/em\u003e up to what Erlick has done with this tender, original and gripping debut. I cannot think of a reader of any genre who would not find something to love in \u003cem\u003eThe Measure\u003c\/em\u003e.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookreporter.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A compelling, heart-breaking story of life and love with a perfect, elegant premise.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBridget Collins, bestselling author of The Binding\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Measure \u003c\/em\u003eis utterly original and wonderfully mysterious. Through Erlick’s deft prose and clever logic, I threw away all disbelief and fully plunged into the unsettling but life-affirming world she creates.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJessica Anya Blau, author of Mary Jane\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One of the most life-affirming novels I’ve read in a long while, \u003cem\u003eThe Measure\u003c\/em\u003e is exactly what our world needs right now.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristina Dalcher, bestselling author of Vox\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“So often, high-concept novels are all conceit, no heart, but Nikki Erlick gives us both in spades, a fascinating and timely setup buttressed by a compelling cast of characters finding their hard way through unprecedented times. It makes \u003cem\u003eThe Measure\u003c\/em\u003e a heartfelt parable for our own unprecedented times but also its opposite: a lesson in what doesn’t change even when everything else does.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of One Two Three\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What an incredible book! It’s truly original with an intriguing premise that’s beautifully executed. I loved the fact that it was written from so many POVs, each adding depth and perspective to the overall narrative which made it a rich and satisfying read. I found it gripping, poignant, and intensely thought-provoking.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuth Hogan, bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Large Print","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889713869029,"sku":"NP9780063241862","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063241862.jpg?v=1730231802","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-measure-a-novel-isbn-9780063241862","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}