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Book Review of Recessional

Recessional
Recessional
Author: James A. Michener
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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As the new, young director of the Palms, Andy Zorn suffers no shortage of loving support and wise advice from his "elders," a group of 5 passionate, outspoken reisdents who refuse to accept the passive roles that both society and family have handed them. Yet past scandal has driven Zorn to despondency, until he meets an extraordinary young woman in the rehab wing, who has been forced to rebuild her life in the face of crippling injuries.