LovedThis book is a wonderful commentary on friendship, on loneliness, and what human interaction can bring to the life of lonely people. I thought it was such a wonderful uplifting read, and I just I love the way she writes.
Heft (2000)
Creators: Loved Arthur weighs 550 pounds and hasn't left his rambling Brooklyn home in a decade. Kel navigates life as a poor kid in a rich school, and pins his hopes on what seems like a promising baseball career. An unexpected connection transforms both their lives as they find sustenance and friendship in the most surprising places.
- ISBN:
- 9780393082890
- Length:
- 352 pages
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