MY FRIEND SAM - Couverture souple

Reap Jr., Charles

 
9780595442621: MY FRIEND SAM
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ISBN 10 : 0595442625 ISBN 13 : 9780595442621
Editeur : iUniverse, 2007

Synopsis

Hank Rogers is delighted when his intelligent yet narcissistic friend, Sam Thompson, buys the huge, old mansion next door that's been vacant for fifteen years. Hank's wife, Bobbie, and the small North Carolina town's proud Preservation Society, are confident that Sam will restore the house to its original glory. But Sam has his own ideas-about home renovation and life in general-that prove to be humorous and bizarre all at the same time.Although Hank often has great doubts about Sam's numerous quirky and poorly thought-out schemes being properly completed, he helps when asked. Having substituted Sam to fill the void left by his deceased father and older brother, Hank feels an internalized need to have Sam as his "best friend". Yet, he is bothered that Sam does not treat him like an adult and frequently ignores Hank's suggestions.Bobbie sees her husband catering to Sam's desires and openly voices her concerns, but Hank feels the need to keep Sam as his best buddy. After years of taking advantage of Hank, Sam may have to learn to recognize Hank as an equal.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Hank Rogers is delighted when his intelligent yet narcissistic friend, Sam Thompson, buys the huge, old mansion next door that's been vacant for fifteen years. Hank's wife, Bobbie, and the small North Carolina town's proud Preservation Society, are confident that Sam will restore the house to its original glory. But Sam has his own ideas-about home renovation and life in general-that prove to be humorous and bizarre all at the same time.Although Hank often has great doubts about Sam's numerous quirky and poorly thought-out schemes being properly completed, he helps when asked. Having substituted Sam to fill the void left by his deceased father and older brother, Hank feels an internalized need to have Sam as his "best friend". Yet, he is bothered that Sam does not treat him like an adult and frequently ignores Hank's suggestions.Bobbie sees her husband catering to Sam's desires and openly voices her concerns, but Hank feels the need to keep Sam as his best buddy. After years of taking advantage of Hank, Sam may have to learn to recognize Hank as an equal.

Biographie de l'auteur

Charles A. Reap Jr., a retired dentist, is a life member in the American Dental Association, the International College of Dentists (Fellow) and the Pierre Fauchard Academy (Fellow). He has published two textbooks and numerous technical articles. He has held many offices in various civic and professional organizations. His first novel, Devil?s Game, was published in 2006. He and his wife, Betty, live near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They have five children and eight grandchildren.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2007
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595442625
ISBN 13 
9780595442621
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
190
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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