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Singing Boy
Singing Boy
Author: Dennis McFarland
Dennis McFarland is a captivating literary prose stylist who is not afraid to play with a plot device. In all of McFarland's novels, though, it is the mystery of character that ultimately drives and deepens the story. - Sherri Hallgren
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ISBN: 437924
Pages: 309
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Publisher: Henry Holt
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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After Malcolm Vaughn is shot and killed in front of his wife and son, they retreat into their own private world of shock and grief. But Malcolm's friend, Deckard, a Vietnam veteran with his own demons, comes forward to help them come to terms with their sorrow in this beautifully written story.
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I loved this book. The back cover says it best. "On their way home from dinner, Malcolm Vaughn is shot and killed in front of his family. Undone by shock..wife Sarah, retreats...postponing son's Harry return to school. Harry (in) a troubling incident reveals his profound pain and confusion. It will take time - and the support of Malcolm's friend Deckard, A vietnam war veteran with troubles of his own - to help them understand the intricacies of their sorrow."
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