Rating: 
Summary: An amazing story
Review: This is a really compelling book. For lack of a better description, it's about a post-modern triumph of the human spirit. What I especially liked is the very honest way the triumph is handled -- yes, maybe he's overcome great odds, but the victory has left scars, which are bravely addressed. It's quite a harrowing read, as should be stories of redemption, very sad but also funny -- a testament to the human gift of being able to turn almost tragedy into comedy, and the human ability to cling to the smallest ray of hope. There are many books written of course about people overcoming great odds -- what makes this one memorable is the very unique, very modern circumstances, and the humor. The descriptions of the characters are excellent and the recall of events exceptionally clear. I highly recommend this book.
Rating:
Summary: An amazing story
Review: This is a really compelling book. For lack of a better description, it's about a post-modern triumph of the human spirit. What I especially liked is the very honest way the triumph is handled -- yes, maybe he's overcome great odds, but the victory has left scars, which are bravely addressed. It's quite a harrowing read, as should be stories of redemption, very sad but also funny -- a testament to the human gift of being able to turn almost tragedy into comedy, and the human ability to cling to the smallest ray of hope. There are many books written of course about people overcoming great odds -- what makes this one memorable is the very unique, very modern circumstances, and the humor. The descriptions of the characters are excellent and the recall of events exceptionally clear. I highly recommend this book.
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