For The Wonder
For The Wonder by George Tolos is a poignant exploration of youth and loss, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on January 31, 2013. This edition spans 230 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows young Bennie, who, orphaned at seven, grapples with the mystery surrounding his deceased aunt, known only through a photograph and whispered family conversations about her tragic end.
Readers will find a rich coming-of-age story as Bennie navigates a challenging upbringing in West Virginia, marked by a domineering household. His journey is fueled by his grandmother’s encouragement to embrace knowledge for its own sake and is further supported by a teacher who helps him aspire to college. As Bennie transitions to life at the University of Virginia, he encounters new experiences and revelations that deepen his understanding of his aunt’s death and his own identity.
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Growing up in West Virginia, young Bennie, orphaned at seven years of age, knows of his dead young aunt only through a single photograph and the hush-hush talk of suicide by family members. While coming of age in a domineering household, suspicions arise as to why such a beautiful girl of eighteen would end her life. Inspired by his grandmother’s zest for him to learn everything for the wonder of it and aided by a teacher, he works to enter college. There at the University of Virginia, a new life and another death await him along with new revelations of his young aunt’s death.
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