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Publication
P.S. Eriksson (1983), Hardcover, 216 pages
Description
As the headmaster, John Greeve's 30 years of life at The Wells School have been rich, challenging, and full of meaning, but now his precisely ordered world is crumbling. The values he so passionately believes in are being threatened by forces he cannot accept, putting him at a crossroads to fight for the decency of his school, the survival of his family, and, ultimately, his very life. This new edition includes a foreword by the author and an afterword in which he presents and comments on some of the nearly 1,000 letters he has received since the original publication of this classic novel.
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LibraryThing member jennannej
I was surprised to find that I really enjoyed this story. The entire story is told through letters, memos and other correspondence of a boys school headmaster. It seemed a bit ordinary to begin, and I assumed it would be one of those prep-school type stories. However, it really is an examination of
A touching and sad story. I would recommend it.
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the headmaster himself and his struggle with difficulties and loss.A touching and sad story. I would recommend it.
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Awards
Ohioana Book Award (Winner — Fiction — 1984)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
216 p.; 8.2 inches
ISBN
0839731906 / 9780839731900