When Sam learns that her mother has cancer, she feels like her universe is collapsing. Rather than allow herself to be paralyzed by grief, she decides to dive into action and do everything she can to save her. In this frantic quest, every gesture counts, as long as it allows Sam not to face the cruel reality: her mother is sick and her chances of survival decrease a little more each day. A funny and touching novel, which takes us on a roller coaster through the whole range of emotions.