What They Always Tell Us
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (865 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0385735073 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
JAMES AND ALEX have barely anything in common anymore—least of all their experiences in high school, where James is a popular senior and Alex is suddenly an outcast. But at home, there is Henry, the precocious 10-year-old across the street, who eagerly befriends them both. And when Alex takes up running, there is James’s friend Nathen, who unites the brothers in moving and unexpected ways.
Compelling "coming of age" and "coming out" story of reconciliation BhamGhostwriter Though a surprisingly easy read, this is a beautiful and compellingly powerful coming-of-age and "coming out" story of love, reconciliation and the strength that comes from being true to yourself.With his parents gone to an out-of-town wedding, the story opens w. better and better Michael A. Brown it seems to me that nowadays authors of gay novels are bringing more and more substance to their work. I admire and encourage this change, it's much needed, especially in a world and lifestyle where substance seems to be a rarity. before i bought this book, i di. What an Incredible Book I just finished reading this book on my Kindle, and it was incredible. Martin Wilson is an amazing author. I laughed, I smiled, I cried, I thought about my brother, my family, and my friends. And I thought about the night in 1976 when I tried to take my own life
Alex, a junior, is confused and disoriented after having chugged Pine-Sol at a party, lost all of his friends, and found himself secretly dating Nathen, one of his brother's best pals. The backdrop is Tuscaloosa, AL, where Alex knows his emerging sexual identity will never be accepted, and James fears he will be stuck forever if Duke turns him down. Some readers may feel that the book has a bit of a slow start, with some of the relationships only beginning to develop after page 100. . Murphy, Los Angeles Academy Middle SchoolCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. The boys wander their way through the school year fulfilling family obligations, befriending an odd and lonely neighbor boy, and navigating their way back to mutual affection aft