Free Transcendence by Michelle Madow Page A

I’m happy with where I am now, so I
wouldn’t change anything. I wouldn’t want to risk not being where I
am today.
     
    Becky: Do you believe in Fairytale endings
and Happily Ever Afters? Will you and Lizzie get yours?
     
    Drew: I wouldn’t put it quite as “fairytale
endings and happily ever afters,” but after my experiences I
believe that we’re responsible for shaping our own destiny. If I
want my life to end well, it’s up to me to make it happen. I will
make sure that everything works out well between me and Lizzie.
     
    Becky: If you could choose to live either in
1815 Regency England or in the Present Day, which you prefer and
why?
     
    Drew: Present day. There are too many
formalities and rules in 1815 England. It was also a hassle to do
anything—especially getting from place to place—without modern day
technology.

Drew’s Top Ten Favorite Books
     
    As you might recall from Remembrance , Drew has a large bookshelf in his loft
full of lots of different books. Here are some of his favorites
from his collection.
     
    1) The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
     
    Because this is clearly one of the best book
series of all time.
     
    2) The Song of Ice and
Fire series by George R. R. Martin
     
    Drew stated reading these books after
watching Game of Thrones on HBO, and it quickly became one of his
favorite series’.
     
    3) Along Came a
Spider by James Patterson
     
    Drew has read all the books in the Alex Cross
series. This is the first one, and it is still his favorite in the
series.
     
    4) Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
     
    A friend recommended he read this before the
movie came out. He did, and ended up loving the entire trilogy.
     
    5) Goosebumps series by R.L. Stine
     
    This was Drew’s favorite series when he was
in elementary school, and he still has his collection. He
specifically loved Say Cheese and Die .
     
    6) Deception Point by Dan Brown
     
    This book isn’t as well known as DaVinci
Code or Angels and Demons , but it’s Drew’s favorite book
by Dan Brown. (He has read all of Dan Brown’s books).
     
    7) The Stand by
Stephen King
     
    Drew has read many of King’s books, but this
is his favorite. He liked the end of the world aspect of it.
     
    8) Timeline by
Michael Crichton
     
    This is a time travel book, and Drew really
enjoyed it. He liked seeing how what happened in the past affected
the future.
     
    9) Bringing Down the
House by Ben Mezrich
     
    This is a great book based off the real life
MIT students who figured out a mathematical way of playing
blackjack that allowed them to “beat” Vegas. Drew also loved the
sequel, Busting Vegas .
     
    10) The Five People You
Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
     
    Drew read this book in middle school, and it
has always stuck with him.
     
    Drew reads mainly adult fiction, although he
will read the occasional YA book if it is highly recommended to
him. When choosing a book to read, he veers toward thrillers. His
favorite authors are Dan Brown, James Patterson, and Stephen
King.

Drew’s Top Five Favorite Songs
     
    Drew loves music, especially alternative and
classic rock. One of his favorite things to do to relax is play
guitar, or listen to music. Here is a list of his top five favorite
songs!
     
    1) “Minuet” by Mozart
     
    Drew danced with Lizzie to this song in their
past life, and it reminds him of her. This song is very special to
both of them!
     
    2) “Wonderwall” by Oasis
     
    This is the first song Drew learned to play
on guitar. A counselor at his camp taught him how to play it, and
when he got home that summer he asked his parents for a guitar so
he could continue to play.
     
    3) “Fire and Rain” by James Taylor
     
    Whenever Drew needs to chill out and relax,
this is one of his go-to songs. James Taylor is one of his favorite
musicians because of his incredible guitar playing and soothing
voice.
     
    4) “When the Stars Go Blue” by Ryan
Adams
     
    This song reminds Drew of being with Lizzie
on the lake