<em>Hamadi</em>, by Naomi Shihab Nye, tells the story about a person that becomes important in another one's special moment of struggle by helping her realize that life goes on despite the heartbreak.
Explanation:
Susan reunites with Hamadi, who is an old family friend, and invites him go caroling. During their time together, Hamadi helps Tracy -Susan's friend- get over a guy by making her realize that a boy not liking her back is not that tragic and that life continues. Hamadi becomes Tracy's shoulder on which to rely on.
Susan invites Hamadi to go out Christmas caroling with her, her friends, and her family. While caroling, her friend Tracy breaks down in tears over the loss of a boy she has a crush on. Hamadi turns out to be an unexpected source of comfort and wisdom
