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At Risk

By Alice Hoffman

At Risk Contemporary literature

At Risk

By Alice Hoffman

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic comes a "memorable...striking"(Village Voice) novel that vividly portrays an American family shattered by tragedy. Ivan and Polly Farrell have two bright and talented children. Eight-year-old Charlie has his father's scientific mind. Amanda, eleven, possesses the unusual strength and determination that has made her a promising gymnast. But her strength runs out as she becomes ill-and when she is diagnosed with AIDS, her family must draw on their own strengths as they come face-to-face with their deepest fears. "Brilliant...explosive...heart-rending."-Chicago Tribune "Compelling power...tenderness and perceptiveness."-The New York Times
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
275
Release Date:
1997-10-30
Publication Date:
1989-09-30
Publisher:
BERKLEY BOOKS
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0425117383
ISBN13:
9780425117385
Weight:
181 g
Height:
107 cm
Width:
171 cm
Thickness:
20 cm
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