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In a novel the Village Voice calls "memorable" and "striking," Alice Hoffman vividly portrays a family shattered by tragedy when eleven-year-old Amanda is diagnosed with AIDS... "Brilliant...explosive...heart-rending." --Chicago Tribune "Graceful...emotionally potent...A cathartic tale... read more
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- Amanda Farrell
- Ivan
- Charlie
- Sevrin
- Jessie Eagan
- Laurel Smith
- Betsy Stafford
- Brian
- Linda Gleason
- Reardon
- Jack Eagan
- Claire
- Mary
- Kristy
- Morrow
- Evelyn Crowley
- Ellen Shapiro
- Madonna
- Martin
- Felix
- Reggie
- Frank
- Dr. Rothstein
- Clarkson
- Mindy
- Dr. Crosbie
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There is a wasp in the kitchen.
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- Alice Hoffman (Author)
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- Dewey: 813.54
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