CRRL My Librarian: Books That'll Tear Your Heart Out

by Allison, Dorothy

Book - 1992

Ruth Anne Boatwright, also known as Bone, is caught in the middle of a family struggle and pays a high price for someone else's happiness. Ruth Anne Boatwright, also known as Bone, is caught in the middle of a family struggle and pays a high price for someone else's happiness. Show less

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A Death in the Family

by Agee, James

Book - 2009

A poignant study of how the accidental death of a man affects the young widow, her two children, her atheist father and the dead man's alcoholic brother. A poignant study of how the accidental death of a man affects the young widow, her two children, her atheist father and the dead man's alcoholic brother. Show less

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Flowers for Algernon

by Keyes, Daniel

Book - 1990 - 1999

Charlie Gordon, who has an IQ of 68, is selected for an experimental operation to increase his intelligence. Tragically, the operation is not permanent, and Charlie is forced to grapple with the loss of his temporary intelligence. Charlie Gordon, who has an IQ of 68, is selected for an experimental operation to increase his intelligence. Tragically, the operation is not permanent, and Charlie is forced to grapple with the loss of his temporary intelligence. Show less

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The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter

by McCullers, Carson

Book - 2000

McCullers' beautifully realized characters show the impact prejudice, alcoholism, the Depression, and loss of hope has on the intertwined lives of five people who yearn for more than their small town can offer. McCullers' beautifully realized characters show the impact prejudice, alcoholism, the Depression, and loss of hope has on the intertwined lives of five people who yearn for more than their small town can offer. Show less

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The Homesman

by Swarthout, Glendon

Book - 1988

An unmarried schoolteacher and a claim-jumper escort four mentally ill women from the Great Plains back to St. Louis for treatment. An unmarried schoolteacher and a claim-jumper escort four mentally ill women from the Great Plains back to St. Louis for treatment. Show less

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Life of Pi

A Novel

by Martel, Yann

Book - 2012

Following a shipwreck, Pi is stranded on a life raft with a 450-pound Bengal tiger. Pi manages to survive the 227 days it takes to find land by relying on his wits and his faith. Following a shipwreck, Pi is stranded on a life raft with a 450-pound Bengal tiger. Pi manages to survive the 227 days it takes to find land by relying on his wits and his faith. Show less

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Push

by Sapphire

Book - 2009

The story of 16-year-old Precious, who survives horrific abuse, and finds hope with the help of a tenacious teacher. The story of 16-year-old Precious, who survives horrific abuse, and finds hope with the help of a tenacious teacher. Show less

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The Remains of the Day

by Ishiguro, Kazuo

Book - 1989

A portrait of a man evaluating the life he led--a life spent putting duty above all else. A portrait of a man evaluating the life he led--a life spent putting duty above all else. Show less

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Sophie's Choice

by Styron, William

Book - 1999

Aspiring novelist Stingo takes a room at a Brooklyn boardinghouse in 1947, where he meets Sophie and Nathan, who each hide terrible secrets. Aspiring novelist Stingo takes a room at a Brooklyn boardinghouse in 1947, where he meets Sophie and Nathan, who each hide terrible secrets. Show less

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