Early Decision: A Novel
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"No two persons ever read the same book."--Edmund Wilson
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Anne is a college admissions counselor. She helps high seniors write and polish their personal essays. In this calendar year (actually the months prior to and including early decision for admission to elite colleges), she has five students of different calibers whom she tries to help. Most vacillate between their hidden, true selves and what their parents desire for them. Yet, Anne shares this same ambivalence with the students. Can she aid Sadie, Hunter, William, Alexis, and Cristina as well as herself? Further, can she satisfy the parents who are paying her for her expertise?
Watching these five individuals discover their own voices through their various drafts is sometimes sad, humorous, and even empowering.
As I read this novel, I alternately reflected on my own children's choices and what I hoped for them vs. what they might have desired for themselves. Moreover, I am glad that I don't have anyone of that age to worry over any more at least in this regard.
By registering this book, I am sharing this book with the wider world--enjoy!
Anne is a college admissions counselor. She helps high seniors write and polish their personal essays. In this calendar year (actually the months prior to and including early decision for admission to elite colleges), she has five students of different calibers whom she tries to help. Most vacillate between their hidden, true selves and what their parents desire for them. Yet, Anne shares this same ambivalence with the students. Can she aid Sadie, Hunter, William, Alexis, and Cristina as well as herself? Further, can she satisfy the parents who are paying her for her expertise?
Watching these five individuals discover their own voices through their various drafts is sometimes sad, humorous, and even empowering.
As I read this novel, I alternately reflected on my own children's choices and what I hoped for them vs. what they might have desired for themselves. Moreover, I am glad that I don't have anyone of that age to worry over any more at least in this regard.
"No two persons ever read the same book."--Edmund Wilson
Sharing this book with the wider world--enjoy!
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Wibba's Winter sweeps...sent along with a Kafka post card. Hopefully, a letter will be posted in a few days' time as well. Hugs, my friend.
Sharing this book with the wider world--enjoy!
I have either registered it, or received it from another person who is willing to share it, too. Consider logging onto www.bookcrossing.com and letting us know where it is been and where it is going next. It can be done anonymously or join the site as a member.
Wibba's Winter sweeps...sent along with a Kafka post card. Hopefully, a letter will be posted in a few days' time as well. Hugs, my friend.
Thank you for the book!! Its subject sounds good, it caught my attention! :-)
I love the postcard!!
