All that Remains
All that Remains by Bruce Brooks, published by Simon and Schuster in 2001, is a first edition work comprising 168 pages in English. This book presents a collection of stories that explore the reactions of individuals to tragedy and the complexities of dealing with loss. Through various narratives, it delves into themes of family, friendship, and the impact of grief, particularly in the context of a beloved aunt’s death from AIDS and the ensuing challenges faced by her cousins.
Readers will find a range of scenarios, including a slick teen mentoring his less confident cousin and a group of golfers encountering an unexpected player with a surprising secret. Each story stands alone yet contributes to the overarching examination of social themes related to death and bereavement. The collection invites reflection on how people navigate their emotions and relationships in the aftermath of loss, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in juvenile fiction that addresses deeper social issues.
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Cousins conspire to circumvent state burial laws when their beloved aunt dies of AIDS, and come up with a fiendishly clever plan to keep her out of a pauper’s grave.
A slick teen takes his very unhip cousin under his wing — to make a man of him — after reluctantly making a promise to his dying uncle to do so, and finds out a lot about being true to oneself in the meantime.
A trio of golfers must take on a fourth player — a girl, no less — who surprises them by having a fabulous drive, despite the fact that she refuses to take off her backpack. But that doesn’t begin to match their shock when they find out what her backpack contains. Can three strangers help her let go of her past? Is there magic in a foursome?
Astonishing, shocking, and mesmerizing, each story in this collection is singular unto itself, but they all work together in the exploration of how people react to tragedy when it strikes…and how they deal with what’s left behind. A daring, thought-provoking collection as only two-time Newbery Honor awardA-winner Bruce Brooks could write it.
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