
Gayle Forman
7 SeriesGayle Forman is an American author renowned for her young adult novel "If I Stay," which was adapted into a film starring Chloe Grace Moretz. She began her career as a freelance journalist, contributing to magazines such as Seventeen and Cosmopolitan. Forman has received numerous accolades, including the 2009 NAIBA Book of the Year Award and the 2010 Indie Choice Honor Award. She resides in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.
In Gayle Forman's "If I Stay," 17-year-old Mia is involved in a severe accident that leaves her in a coma. Experiencing an out-of-body state, she observes her loved ones as they visit her. Faced with a critical decision, Mia must choose between enduring a challenging life or embracing a peaceful death. The novel has been adapted into a film by Summit Entertainment, directed by R.J. Cutler.