Suicide has become an international epidemic. The Program was created as a way to combat the epidemic. It works by erasing all your memories, especially those they feel are unhealthy for you. It does seem to be working, but at what cost? Sloane is constantly being watched for signs of sadness or depression. She tries hard to be happy and keep her true feelings under wraps, but it is getting harder and harder. Her boyfriend, James is the only person who she can trust but he is slipping, too. The Program is coming to take her and James. Will the Program erase their memories of each other or are they strong enough to remember? "The Program" by Suzanne Young is a suspenseful and poignant story.