The Crossroads: A Tale of First Love
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ISBN:
0-7414-3644-2
©2006
Price:
$11.95
Book Size:
5.5'' x 8.5''
, 146 pages
Category/Subject:
FICTION / Romance / Fantasy
She could not speak. He had no friends. His passion for her silence fueled their romance. But soon, she would be forced to surrender that silence. To save his life.
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Abstract:
From the Author of "Windows of Opportunity©", comes an enchanting love story. Dusty and Jean are lonely country teenagers who meet one summer.
He is immediately smitten with her beauty, and she with his warm heart. His fascination for her grows when he discovers she cannot speak due to a
tragic accident. But sadly, he is rejected and even threatened by her relatives. Defiantly, they escape daily into the countryside and enjoy a whirlwind
summer filled with laughter and love. When her relatives discover their rendezvous, they learn a lesson which heals old wounds, renews long-lost
friendships, and even makes him a hero.
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Customer Reviews
delightful story
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01/22/2007
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Reviewer:
Colette Roberts
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The Crossroads is a wonderful coming of age story-the characters come to life on every page. The main character, Dusty, is curious, energetic, and kind. I totally loved his relationship with his dog Charlie...the loyalty of boy and dog and their adventures.
When Dusty meets Jean, a traumatized young woman, he is the only one who can communicate with her, much to everyone's amazement. The honesty of Dusty and his family members is wonderful. Aunt Sallie's openness and truth telling opened Dusty's eyes about male/female relationships, something you don't often read in stories about growing up.
The Crossroads does not gloss over the seamier side of their lives-acknowledging instead the sometime squalor and misery the lives of some in their community. And in spite of the squabbles and disagreements that occur, there is a great deal of caring among this community-adults and children alike. The respect shown is evident in the description of the cookie purchases.
This is a delightful love story, with miracles and truth throughout the book. I enjoyed it very much!
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