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Jacob Have I Loved
"Well, I can't believe I'm doing this, but here I go. Into the abyss..."
With these words, Alex Markham begins writing the story of his deceased older brother. David was a star, beloved by many, but understood by few.
Now his story has fallen into the hands of the younger brother who spent his whole life in David's shadow. But for Alex, this is not a tribute. It's a chance to tell the world the real story...the dark story. The one no one knows. The one no one wants to know.
For only Alex knew the real David Markham...the man behind the fame, the booze, and the drugs. But maybe...just maybe...not even Alex knew the real David.
What will ensue as he writes is a journey of discovery...not only of David's life, but of his own as well.
With these words, Alex Markham begins writing the story of his deceased older brother. David was a star, beloved by many, but understood by few.
Now his story has fallen into the hands of the younger brother who spent his whole life in David's shadow. But for Alex, this is not a tribute. It's a chance to tell the world the real story...the dark story. The one no one knows. The one no one wants to know.
For only Alex knew the real David Markham...the man behind the fame, the booze, and the drugs. But maybe...just maybe...not even Alex knew the real David.
What will ensue as he writes is a journey of discovery...not only of David's life, but of his own as well.
176 pages, Paperback
First published February 8, 2007
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August 20, 2023
A short read about a brother analyzing his past, and that of his older self-destructive brother. In doing so, he has to confront and reexamine what he thought was true, and what very well may have not been.
January 24, 2023
I LOVED this book! Absolutely could not put it down. Start to finish, it was thrilling and heartbreaking and fascinating.
September 18, 2011
Annalise's choice as one of the 4 novels she must read and discuss for grade 6 lit. I may have read this in the past, but I dont think so. By the same author as Bridge to Terabithia, which is one of annie's favorite books. Good so far- and at least it's not another Harry Potter (lol)
done-i think annie will like the aspect of the 2 sisters being so different. but this isnt one of my faves. expexted a richer plot. more of a descriptive piece on chesaapeake bay.
done-i think annie will like the aspect of the 2 sisters being so different. but this isnt one of my faves. expexted a richer plot. more of a descriptive piece on chesaapeake bay.
October 27, 2010
this book is not so good i mean i didnt realy like it because it had no point i mean this girl like this 70 year old sailer because of his hands. i hated this book. but i had to read it if i want my fourty books done
December 29, 2007
very fond memories of this book.
August 6, 2008
I previewed it for my kids' school
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews