Isaac and His DevilsThis rich, astonishing novel is the story of an apprenticeship--the exciting, difficult, sometimes cruel apprenticeship of a boy fighting to reach adulthood with his vision, aspirations, gifts, and spirit undimmed. Fernanda Eberstadt writes for The New Yorker. |
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The Courage and Character of Theodore Roosevelt: A Hero Among Leaders George Grant Limited preview - 2005 |