Youвђ™ve Reached Sam By Dustin Thao -

Analyze how Julie moves from trying to erase Sam's memory (throwing away his items) to realizing she must "grow around her grief" and cherish her memories.

"Through the magical realism of the phone calls, the novel demonstrates that grief is not a linear process, but a repetitive, cyclical experience that necessitates support from one's community." You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao

Compare how different characters—Julie, Mika (Sam's cousin), and Oliver (Sam's best friend)—cope with Sam's death in unique ways. 2. Memory, Technology, and Identity Analyze how Julie moves from trying to erase

Discuss how Sam, even after death, pushes Julie to be more flexible, forgiving, and open to the future. but a repetitive

Trace Julie's journey from a rigid planner who struggles with the unexpected to someone who learns to embrace life's uncertainty.