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At Risk
At Risk: A Novel | Alice Hoffman
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The bestselling inspirational story of one family coming to terms with unspeakable tragedy and immeasurable love In a lovely old house near the coast of Massachusetts, the Farrells go through the routines of a typical August morning. Eight-year-old Charlie, a junior biologist and dinosaur expert, tries to collect another one of his insect specimens. His sister, Amanda, a talented gymnast who at eleven years old is already saving her money to try out for the Olympic team, prepares for her last meet of the summer. Ivan, their absent-minded father, is involved with his work as an astronomer. Out in the garden, Ivans wife, Polly, wonders how she can trick her children into eating more zucchini. They are a family as unique and ordinary as any other, but their world will soon be shattered when Amanda is diagnosed with AIDS. In an instant, everything that gave their lives meaning is ripped away, and the intimacy that once came so naturally vanishes. Too overcome with grief to turn to each other, Ivan and Polly seek solace elsewhere. Charlie is abandoned by his best friend and, for long stretches at a time, forgotten by his parents. Amanda, who holds on to her dreams so tightly, must somehow find a way to let go. Torn apart by the prospect of their loss, Polly, Ivan, and Charlie must find the courage to come back together againfor Amandas sake and for their own. At Risk is an exquisite book about true sorrow and even truer devotion.
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Eggs Loved this book 💔😢❤️ 6mo
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Eggs
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Eloquent and heartful, Hoffman lovingly describes a family whose 11 yo gymnast daughter is diagnosed with AIDS. Suddenly they are social pariahs, which magnifies their grief. Keep tissues close by. It‘s so well done.

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I love nearly ever Denzel Washington movie. This one was particularly good IMO. Unfortunately, in my book search, I didn‘t see whole lot out there with the AIDS epidemic as a focus. #moviesinmay

BookNAround The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickels is a fantastic one set during the AIDS epidemic. 3y
Klou This is such a good movie. A shame there aren't many books on this topic though. 3y
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Alice Hoffman's writing is like a dream.

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KrisConstantReader
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Ebook on sale for $2.99 today. Another to add to my ever-growing tbr list...

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