ISBN: 9781413771145

When Mark McCloud stepped off the plane to meet up with his siblings, he could never have imagined the reason he was called home. His only sister, Melissa, had committed suicide, leaving … Mehr…

When Mark McCloud stepped off the plane to meet up with his siblings, he could never have imagined the reason he was called home. His only sister, Melissa, had committed suicide, leaving nothing but endless questions behind. In the ensuing five days, Mel's brothers struggle with the loss of their sister while overcoming the obstacles left in her wake. Where will the youngest brother live? How will they help their mentally ill father cope with the loss of his only daughter? Most importantly, how will they learn to become the kind of family they each so desperately need? As they mourn, we come to know the five brothers, Mark, Steven, David, Alex and Nick-the branches that make up Mel's family tree. Books Books ~~ Drama~~ General Mels-Tree~~Marianne-Forkin America Star Books When Mark McCloud stepped off the plane to meet up with his siblings, he could never have imagined the reason he was called home. His only sister, Melissa, had committed suicide, leaving nothing but endless questions behind. In the ensuing five days, Melas brothers struggle with the loss of their sister while overcoming the obstacles left in her wake. Where will the youngest brother live? How will they help their mentally ill father cope with the loss of his only daughter? Most importantly, how will they learn to become the kind of family they each so desperately need? As they mourn, we come to know the five brothers, Mark, Steven, David, Alex and Nickathe branches that make up Melas family tree.<