“Fifteen” is not just a number — it’s a reminder of lives lived in fast-forward. This deeply emotional and raw book is a tribute to Adalia Rose and every soul who faced the rare, unforgiving condition known as progeria.

Told from the heart of a 17-year-old author, this book weaves real stories, imagined letters, and personal reflections to paint a picture of resilience, joy, pain, and premature goodbyes. It's not just about Adalia’s smile — it’s about the silent storms behind those smiles, the unheard thoughts of young hearts trapped in aging bodies, and the dreams they carried quietly until the end.

Through stories, quotes, and quiet rage against time itself, “Fifteen” gives voice to those who didn’t live long, but lived loud enough to echo forever.

This is more than a book — it’s a tribute, a mirror, and a reminder that sometimes, the brightest stars are the...