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Wersba,
Barbara
RUN
SOFTLY, GO FAST
New
York : Atheneum, 1972
IL YA
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meet 19 year old David Marks through his journal entries. The son of a
Jewish immigrant, Davey cannot understand his father's values. They are
living a comfortable life now and his father's poverty is just a distant
memory. Davey just can't relate to his father and withdraws from him. When
Davey discovers that his father has cheated on his mother, the feeling
turns to loathing. Quarrels increase between the two. Eventually, Davey
leaves home to make his own way. He concentrates on his painting and sees
some success. When Davey learns that his father is dying of cancer, he
must decide if there is time to reconcile. Davey's story is very well told
and shows us that not all families live happily ever after. |
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SUBJECTS:
Youth -- Fiction.
Fathers and sons -- Fiction. |
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