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summer of 42
summer of 42
Author: herman raucher
By the Bestselling author of ode to billy joe. In that particular summer Hermie was fifteen and wildly obsessed with sex, deeply and passionately in love with an "older woman" of twenty -two. Summer of '42 is the story of Hermie and the lovely Dorothy, of Hermie's frantic efforts to become a man, and of hil glorious and heatbreaking initiation...  more »
ISBN: 401902
Publication Date: 9/19/2012
Pages: 275
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Publisher: dell
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Poignant book about gawky American teen in US WWII era who discovers that sexuality isn't all about lust. Great movie with Jennifer O'Neill.
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poignant story of a tenager's love affair with an older woman
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A charming, sweet, sentimental, warmly engaging read. Superbly written and deeply moving. Set on the fictional Packett Island, which is within a ferry ride distance from the New England coast, Summer Of '42 is a poignant coming-of-age story about a 15-year old boy in love with an older woman of 22.
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This is a very good book, in great condition. Old book but still a favorite. It was the nationwide bestseller novel and became an unforgettable motion picture.


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