Author: Stephen Grace Genre: Fiction With a rare blend of humor and compassion, "Under Cottonwoods" explores life after tragedy. Walter, a handsome young man whose body, face and brain are scarred as a result of a climbing accident, and Mike, who lost both parents when he was a young teen, embark on a friendship that slowly frees them from their pasts and opens the way for them to be truly alive again. Each gives the other something invaluable: the insight and courage to challenge the odds, embrace reality and find a way to flourish and grow. "A heartbreaking, funny, and ultimately exhilarating story of the human spirit as embodied in its memorable duet, Mike and Walter. This first novel is so splendidly crafted and realized, it shines. ... Three cheers!" --Stratis Haviaras, founder of the Harvard Review

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