The Body of a Young Man
Published on 1. March 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
186 pages
978-0-8032-9787-6 (ISBN)
Description
James Cutler, a high school physics teacher, is shattered by the suicide of his most promising student. Hoping to gain perspective and peace of mind, he travels with his wife, Phyllis, to Vermont to spend the summer at the farm of old friends, Josh and Lucy Blair. The Body of a Young Man is a deeply moving story of four people whose friendship asks more than they can give and offers more than they can take. Only in observing another tragedy does James begin to see vulnerability as a virtue and ambiguity as a source of strength.
Reviews / Votes
"A thoughtful novel, tinged with irony."-Christian Science Monitor "The atmosphere is warm, tense, and sympathetic, and so is the writing."-New Yorker Walker "has commented on an important subject with sincerity."-New York Times Book Review "Sensitive and well written."-Library Journal "An understanding and interesting exploration of personalities and emotions."-BooklistMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Nebraska
United States
Publishing group
University of Nebraska Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
209 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8032-9787-6 (9780803297876)
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Persons
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