My Fathers Scar: A NovelMacmillan, 1998 M02 15 - 192 pages Eighteen year-old Andy Logan has finally made it to his first year og college, but not without some struggle. As he tries to settle in this new environment, he cannot help but recall the events and experiences that have led him there. It is in these recollections that we meet a vast array of people--those who had either helped Andy along the way or had threatened his hope to escape. These are the stories of his hope to escape. These are the stories of his great-uncle, the one person who seemed to understand him; his father, who domineering presence and unwavering anger were the rules, not the exeptions; and Evan, an older boy who became his first true love. Rarely does a writer capture the essence of the journey from a child to adult so acutely. Cart's dazzling novel is a potent reminder of the pain and the euphoria that come from growing up and how we remember our family, friends, and first loves. |
Contents
Andy in Love | 3 |
My Fathers Scar Part i | 11 |
Andy in Love | 21 |
A Friend of The Heart | 29 |
Andy in Love | 71 |
Like Angel Wings Part i | 77 |
Like Angel Wings Part ii | 117 |
Andy in Love | 155 |
My Fathers Scar Part ii | 173 |
Andy in Love | 199 |
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