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by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Is it possible to love the people who can’t always be there for us? The answers will surprise and move you. Ultimately, this novel’s richest reward is .... the power and the magic of the human heart.
"Hyde excels in sentimental, utopian storytelling" - PW.
"Hyde tells a rich and engaging story through the voices of three extraordinary people." - Booklist.
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