--- product_id: 1896489 title: "The Truth About Forever" price: "NZ$26" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1896489-the-truth-about-forever store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # The Truth About Forever **Price:** NZ$26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Truth About Forever - **How much does it cost?** NZ$26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1896489-the-truth-about-forever) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Truth About Forever: 9780142406250: Dessen, Sarah: Books Review: Emotional Depth in a Moving Story - This is the rare book that brings together the two sides of me: mother and daughter. The mom in me wanted to wrap my arms around the main character and shelter her from all the pain, but the teenager in me understood the bumpy process she needed to go through to figure out who she needed to be. In my humble opinion, Judy Blume is the authority on teenagers and coming of age stories. But, dare I say... Sarah Dessen is this generation's Judy Blume. And I can say that with some authority, since I have a preteen daughter who I know would love this book and I devoured all of Blume's books during my own teenage years. Macy faces all the typical facets of teenagerdom, but all of that seems inconsequential when she witnesses her dad die. To cope, Macy surrounds herself with safety and routine. Unfortunately, safety is keeping her from living, something she's not aware of until Delia and her band of helpers come to cater one of Macy's Mom's parties. Then her "safe" boyfriend, gone for the summer to Brain Camp, sends her an email asking for a cooling off period. How do you cool off something that never had any heat?! Macy joins the catering crew and slowly comes back to life, bringing a damaged Wes, who lost his mother to cancer, on the journey with her. More than anything, I wanted Macy to embrace life and start enjoying youth, but I also wanted Wes to heal and be part of Macy's new life. One of the characters gives this advice in the book: "For any one of us our forever could end in an hour, or ... years from now. You can never know for sure, so you'd better make every second count." Great advice for young and old, and I'd classify this book as making your reading time count! Thanks to Sarah Dessen's excellent story and character development, I can't think of a reader who wouldn't love this book. Okay, maybe male readers who only want action or people who insist a story must have a paranormal angle. And, wait, if you've never been a teenager, you might not understand. All others, get your box of Kleenex, find a comfortable spot to sit, and dive in. You'll be glad you did. Review: Great Characters! Great Story! Grief handled beautifully! - I love Sarah Dessen's characters, and the ensemble of 'The Truth about Forever' didn't disappoint. At first I wasn't sure I would like Macy, she seemed too meek and easily pushed around. However I was soon 'rooting' for her! The subject matter deals with grief and the strange things it does to us. Grief is universal but also unpredictable. And Dessen manages to capture that beautifully. We see various characters dealing with it in their own ways (some better than others). The book is also about being true to yourself, that sounds a bit corny, but it is handled really well, and certainly the hardest thing to do when you are a young adult. Despite the heavy subject matter; and Macy dealing with the loss of her father and the impact that has had on her family, it is still hilarious at times. Just like life I suppose. I really laughed out loud a few times. And found myself saying 'Aww', especially around one of the minor characters Bert. I loved him, he really wears his heart on his sleeve, whether it's with too much cologne or driving like a grandma! For Dessen fans there is a tie in with her other books. I love that- makes me feel like I am part of a secret club, and keeping in touch with old friends. But if you haven't read any of her other books it makes no difference to your enjoyment of the story I can assure you. It's just a little bonus for die hard fans! A great read for young adults, and those beyond- I enjoyed it immensely and am far beyond being a 'young' adult! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #69,286 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #29 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Self Esteem & Reliance #61 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Death & Dying #372 in Teen & Young Adult Contemporary Romance | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,995) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.03 x 8.25 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | Grade level | 7 - 12 | | ISBN-10 | 0142406252 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0142406250 | | Item Weight | 13.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 400 pages | | Publication date | April 6, 2006 | | Publisher | Speak | | Reading age | 12 - 17 years | ## Images ![The Truth About Forever - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ZQW3Ngz5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Emotional Depth in a Moving Story *by T***H on June 8, 2012* This is the rare book that brings together the two sides of me: mother and daughter. The mom in me wanted to wrap my arms around the main character and shelter her from all the pain, but the teenager in me understood the bumpy process she needed to go through to figure out who she needed to be. In my humble opinion, Judy Blume is the authority on teenagers and coming of age stories. But, dare I say... Sarah Dessen is this generation's Judy Blume. And I can say that with some authority, since I have a preteen daughter who I know would love this book and I devoured all of Blume's books during my own teenage years. Macy faces all the typical facets of teenagerdom, but all of that seems inconsequential when she witnesses her dad die. To cope, Macy surrounds herself with safety and routine. Unfortunately, safety is keeping her from living, something she's not aware of until Delia and her band of helpers come to cater one of Macy's Mom's parties. Then her "safe" boyfriend, gone for the summer to Brain Camp, sends her an email asking for a cooling off period. How do you cool off something that never had any heat?! Macy joins the catering crew and slowly comes back to life, bringing a damaged Wes, who lost his mother to cancer, on the journey with her. More than anything, I wanted Macy to embrace life and start enjoying youth, but I also wanted Wes to heal and be part of Macy's new life. One of the characters gives this advice in the book: "For any one of us our forever could end in an hour, or ... years from now. You can never know for sure, so you'd better make every second count." Great advice for young and old, and I'd classify this book as making your reading time count! Thanks to Sarah Dessen's excellent story and character development, I can't think of a reader who wouldn't love this book. Okay, maybe male readers who only want action or people who insist a story must have a paranormal angle. And, wait, if you've never been a teenager, you might not understand. All others, get your box of Kleenex, find a comfortable spot to sit, and dive in. You'll be glad you did. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Characters! Great Story! Grief handled beautifully! *by C***C on October 8, 2012* I love Sarah Dessen's characters, and the ensemble of 'The Truth about Forever' didn't disappoint. At first I wasn't sure I would like Macy, she seemed too meek and easily pushed around. However I was soon 'rooting' for her! The subject matter deals with grief and the strange things it does to us. Grief is universal but also unpredictable. And Dessen manages to capture that beautifully. We see various characters dealing with it in their own ways (some better than others). The book is also about being true to yourself, that sounds a bit corny, but it is handled really well, and certainly the hardest thing to do when you are a young adult. Despite the heavy subject matter; and Macy dealing with the loss of her father and the impact that has had on her family, it is still hilarious at times. Just like life I suppose. I really laughed out loud a few times. And found myself saying 'Aww', especially around one of the minor characters Bert. I loved him, he really wears his heart on his sleeve, whether it's with too much cologne or driving like a grandma! For Dessen fans there is a tie in with her other books. I love that- makes me feel like I am part of a secret club, and keeping in touch with old friends. But if you haven't read any of her other books it makes no difference to your enjoyment of the story I can assure you. It's just a little bonus for die hard fans! A great read for young adults, and those beyond- I enjoyed it immensely and am far beyond being a 'young' adult! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Truth about this Book... *by C***S on January 8, 2013* "But here was only one truth about forever that really mattered, and that was this: it was happening." The Truth About Forever is such a beautiful story that I wished I could live in Macy's shoes. I kept thinking to myself that this is going to happen or that is surly going to happen but it never worked out how I thought it would. That was both a good thing and a bad thing. Most of the time I wanted to throw this book across the room or throw this book at someones head or want to go inside the pages and throttle someone. If a book can get me to feel like that then it a page-turner and an amazing read. I would recommend this book for anyone who loves to read a story with no paranormal preference or want to read a story about real life situation and relationships then this is a book for you. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1896489-the-truth-about-forever](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1896489-the-truth-about-forever) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*