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A Boy I Once Knew: What a Teacher Learned from her Student,Used
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One morning, a box was delivered to Elizabeth Stone's door. It held ten years of personal diaries and a letter that began "Dear Elizabeth, You must be wondering why I left you my diaries in my will. After all, we have not seen each other in over twenty years . . ."What followed was a remarkable year in Elizabeth's life as she read Vincent's diaries and began to learn about the high school student she had taught twentyfive years before. A Boy I Once Knew is the story of the man that Vincent had becomeand the efforts of his teacher to make some sense of his life.With his diaries, Vincent becomes a constant presence in her household. She follows his daily life in San Francisco and his travels abroad. She watches him deal with the deaths of friends in the gay community. She judges him. She gets angry with him. She develops affection and compassion for him. In some ways she brings him back to life. And in doing so, she becomes the student, and Vincent the teacher. He forces her to examine her life as well as his. He challenges her feelings and fears about death. He proves to her that relationships between two people can deepen even after one of them is gone.A Boy I Once Knew is a powerful book about loss, memory, and the ways in which we belong to each other. This is a revealing, moving, and wholly unexpected book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Boy I Once Knew'? A: The main theme of 'A Boy I Once Knew' revolves around loss, memory, and the profound connections that can exist between individuals, even after one has passed away.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Boy I Once Knew' is Elizabeth Stone.
- Q: What is the book's format? A: 'A Boy I Once Knew' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: When was 'A Boy I Once Knew' published? A: 'A Boy I Once Knew' was published on May 17, 2002.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all readers? A: 'A Boy I Once Knew' addresses sensitive topics such as loss and the experiences of the gay community, making it suitable for mature readers who can engage with these themes thoughtfully.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Does the book include personal diaries? A: Yes, the narrative is based on personal diaries left by a former student, Vincent, which provide insights into his life and experiences.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style? A: Readers can expect a revealing and moving narrative that combines personal reflection with insights into the complexities of relationships and memory.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: 'A Boy I Once Knew' may particularly resonate with educators, those interested in memoirs, and readers who appreciate stories about personal growth and human connection.