Esther's Family, Friends and Author John Green Reflect on Esther

Author John Green, along with Esther Earl's family and friends, reflects on Esther's life. The video was put together to promote the family's book, This Star Won't Go Out, which is a collection of the journals, fiction, letters, and sketches of the late Esther Grace Earl, who passed away at the age of sixteen. Related Article: The Fault in Our Stars: History vs. Hollywood

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