Listen to If He Had Been With Me Free Audiobook
By Laura Nowlin

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If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin is a bittersweet coming-of-age book that examines love, loss, and the roads we travel in life. The story revolves around Autumn and Finn, two childhood friends who have drifted apart but are still tied together by their history. Autumn is a reserved, somewhat lonely adolescent, while Finn has become popular and belongs to another group. In spite of this, there's a very real connection between them that persists. The novel also cuts back and forth between their contemporary life and their memories from when they were kids, depicting the multifaceted nature of their relationship. While Autumn experiences high school, she ponders about the decisions she has made and the way of life that she has. It is mainly contrasted to that of Finn. Throughout the story, a sense of sorrow and remorse prevail, especially upon learning that Autumn's life will undergo a twist in which nobody would ever envision. If He Had Been With Me is a poignant exploration of friendship, the "what-ifs" of life, and the hurt realities of growing up, ultimately concluding in an emotional and heartbreaking twist.