A Man in the West - Couverture souple

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Beddall, Jack

 
9780595197798: A Man in the West
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0595197795 ISBN 13 : 9780595197798
Editeur : iUniverse, 2001

Synopsis

Those of us who love westerns, love heroes. Whether they are winning the west or winning the woman, beating the bad guys or beating the elements, we follow their every move and cheer their every victory. But do all heroes have to be tall, handsome, able to ride hard and shoot straight? Not in A Man in the West.The story is narrated by Moot, a teen age boy who has never been able to talk. As was common in the nineteenth century, he has been treated as little more than a nuisance, more like a pet, he says. He has not made the simplest of decisions that he can remember. The reader follows his growth and development throughout the book, from inside his head. We see not just what he learns, but how he learns. His goal is someday to be considered a person. What he becomes is the kind of person everyone wishes they were, the western hero.This story generates discussion and understanding of those who are not perfectly made and perfectly functioning. Readers of every age will identify with all of Moots insecurities and self doubts, but will be motivated by his incredible performance and growth.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Those of us who love westerns, love heroes. Whether they are winning the west or winning the woman, beating the bad guys or beating the elements, we follow their every move and cheer their every victory. But do all heroes have to be tall, handsome, able to ride hard and shoot straight? Not in A Man in the West.The story is narrated by Moot, a teen age boy who has never been able to talk. As was common in the nineteenth century, he has been treated as little more than a nuisance, more like a pet, he says. He has not made the simplest of decisions that he can remember. The reader follows his growth and development throughout the book, from inside his head. We see not just what he learns, but how he learns. His goal is someday to be considered a person. What he becomes is the kind of person everyone wishes they were, the western hero.This story generates discussion and understanding of those who are not perfectly made and perfectly functioning. Readers of every age will identify with all of Moots insecurities and self doubts, but will be motivated by his incredible performance and growth.

Biographie de l'auteur

Jack Beddall is a history buff, horse lover, and outdoorsman. He and his wife Victoria operate Vision Steps Ranch, a non-profit dude and dudette cowboy experience for children with disabilities. All proceeds from this book go toward the support of Vision Steps Ranch.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595197795
ISBN 13 
9780595197798
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
268
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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