Description
Book SynopsisTrade Review“An uplifting but never saccharine account of three brave people fighting for their humanity . . . A fine and moving book.”
—Steve Oney,
Los Angeles Times“Funny, fierce and illuminating . . . You have to get this.”
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The Boston Herald“
Jesse is an incandescent memoir, glowing with a mother’s love.”
—Tom Perrotta, author of
Little Children“This book will lift you up.”
—Ann Hood, author of
Comfort and
The Knitting Circle“This book made me laugh and cry and then laugh again until I was crying with laughter. . . . This kid’s journey is one of a kind and so is this book.”
—Denis Leary, co-creator of
Rescue Me“
Jesse is an important book for any parent to read.”
—Richard Russo, author of
That Old Cape Magic“So full of life and love and rage and grace it will fill the room where you read it . . . Sorrow and joy are found in the same breath, but grace abounds and justice triumphs.”
—Abigail Thomas, author of
A Three Dog Life
