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James Cutler, a high school physics teacher, is shattered by the suicide of his most promising student. Hoping to gain perspective and peace of mind, he travels with his wife, Phyllis, to Vermont to spend the summer at the farm of old friends, Josh and Lucy Blair.

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“A thoughtful novel, tinged with irony.”—Christian Science Monitor
“The atmosphere is warm, tense, and sympathetic, and so is the writing.”—New Yorker
Walker "has commented on an important subject with sincerity."—New York Times Book Review
“Sensitive and well written.”—Library Journal
“An understanding and interesting exploration of personalities and emotions.”—Booklist

The Body of a Young Man

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    A Paperback by Mildred Walker, Sharon Bryan

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      Publisher: MQ - University of Nebraska Press
      Publication Date: 3/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780803297876, 978-0803297876
      ISBN10: 0803297874

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      James Cutler, a high school physics teacher, is shattered by the suicide of his most promising student. Hoping to gain perspective and peace of mind, he travels with his wife, Phyllis, to Vermont to spend the summer at the farm of old friends, Josh and Lucy Blair.

      Trade Review
      “A thoughtful novel, tinged with irony.”—Christian Science Monitor
      “The atmosphere is warm, tense, and sympathetic, and so is the writing.”—New Yorker
      Walker "has commented on an important subject with sincerity."—New York Times Book Review
      “Sensitive and well written.”—Library Journal
      “An understanding and interesting exploration of personalities and emotions.”—Booklist

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