His entry begins:I often read a few books at a time, going back and forth until one catches my full attention. The last three books I've finished are:About Kindness for Weakness, from the publisher:
The Serialist, by David Gordon. This book found me in the Ithaca Public Library while I wandered the aisles aimlessly, luxuriously. In fact, it nearly jumped off the shelves in that weird way that happens when you're unhurried and open. I started reading over lunch (bowl of Korean food doused with Chili sauce) and finished at about 3 a.m., exhausted, but happy and sated. The next day at work was the equivalent of a book hangover, but...[read on]
“In the spirit of [Walter Dean Myers’s] Monster meeting The Catcher in the Rye, Goodman’s masterful story will remain with the reader long after the last page, echoingLearn more about the book and author at Shawn Goodman's website.the raw truth that perhaps a real man is one who is both brave and scared.” —Ruta Sepetys, author of Between Shades of Gray
In an environment where kindness equals weakness, how do those who care survive?
Shawn Goodman will capture your heart with this gritty, honest, and moving story about a boy struggling to learn about friendship, brotherhood, and manhood in a society where violence is the answer to every problem.
Writers Read: Shawn Goodman (January 2011).
Writers Read: Shawn Goodman.
--Marshal Zeringue
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