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Every Good Boy Does Fine
A Novel
by Timothy Laskowski
ISBN: 0870744771
ISBN-13: 9780870744778
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
A man named Robert who used to be a pianist loses a hand in an accident. His piano-playing days are over, and his ability to remember is severely compromised-the music he learned as a student, yes, but his age and a long-lost son, no. He attempts to recover his mental capacity, and finally takes off for Montana on a visit to his son. Or does he? Maybe he's imagining it all....
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"Debut from the point of view of...a character inspired by a real patient the author met while a caseworker....ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST meets MEMENTO."
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Texas A & M Univ Pr
Published date: 2003
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 6.25 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 0.9 pounds
Publisher's Notes
A compelling, poignant novel takes readers into the life and thoughts of a thirty-five-year-old man who is suffering from irreversible brain damage, thanks to a traumatic injury in a rock-climbing accident. (General Fiction)
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Every Good Boy Does Fine: A Novel
Tim Laskowski
A nice ex-library copy. Gently used. All pages and cover clear except for a few library markings. Mylar over dustjacket. Binding solid and tight. No creases. Purchasing this item supports the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. ( more information)
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Every Good Boy Does Fine: A Novel
Tim Laskowski
Southern Methodist University Press. Used - Very Good. Ex-library. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped daily. Over one million satisfied book lovers read with Experienced Books. 2003. Hardcover. Very Good condition, showing little signs of wear. EX-LIBRARY with typical library markings, attachments and wear. Dust jacket: Very Good. ( more information)
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Tim Laskowski
A beautiful copy. Barely used. All pages and cover clear and bright except for a few library markings. Mylar over dustjacket Binding solid and tight. No creases. ( more information)
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Tim Laskowski
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Every Good Boy Does Fine: A Novel
Laskowski, Timothy
Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.: Southern Methodist Univ Pr, 2003 with dust jacket, retired library book, may have usual library markings, . Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Ex-Library. ( more information)
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