It's no wonder that my students' reaction to this book was overwhelmingly positive. It has "accessible" written all over it: writing style, structure, content, and relevance. I can think of dozens of young men in my classes this year alone who would benefit from reading the story of coming of age among economic and other difficulties, overcoming, and paying it forward. Even those things that a critic might consider flaws--some narrative cohesion is lacking, and the gentlemen in question are not exactly poets--contribute to its teachability and charm. No notes; would and will teach again.
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