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History is All You Left Me
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Overview
Adam Silvera’s 2017 young adult novel, History Is All You Left Me, follows the mind of teen boy Griffin Jennings as he navigates his grief and unresolved feelings after the death of his first love and ex-boyfriend. This is Silvera’s second novel, and it is a Junior Library Guild selection. Silvera is most famous for his young adult titles that touch on themes of gayness and grief. History Is All You Left Me explores themes of lying, mental health, and loss.
This study guide follows the paperback 2017 Deluxe Edition published by Soho Teen.
Content Warning: History Is All You Left Me contains depictions of death, grief, suicidal ideation, and abortion.
Plot Summary
Griffin Jennings narrates his life to his newly deceased ex-boyfriend, Theo McIntire, whom he believes is watching and listening. Griffin is upset that Theo broke his promise not to die. Griffin broke up with Theo before Theo moved across the country for school. Griffin has unresolved feelings about Theo having a new boyfriend, Jackson, when he died. Griffin has shameful things to reveal to Theo. He recounts their history together.
In the past, Griffin and Theo go to a flea market together as friends. They buy each other silly gifts.
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