Simpleton: A Novel by Hampton Jeffreys (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Simpleton by Hampton Jeffreys It seems David Williams is destined to suffer. As a chubby first grader unable to control his bodily functions, David is relentlessly bullied by his classmates, abused by his overbearing mother, who vacillates between smothery love and mental and physical cruelty, and confused by his sporadic relationship with his spineless, insecure father. While growing up in a less-than-ideal environment, David sadly remains a victim defined by the actions and reactions of those around him. As David enters tenth grade, he develops a crush on Mitzi Williams, a beautiful fellow student who seemingly has no clue that he even exists. Things become even worse for David after Paul Emmett, a moronic jock, who is harboring a secret and somehow manages to attract the attention of Mitzi, and Kelly Lowe, better known to David as Satan, constantly find increasingly devious ways to make Davids life miserable at every turn. But when an unfortunate chain of events concludes on high school graduation day, David is left at a crossroads where he finally makes an important realization that changes everything. Simpleton is a bittersweet, sometimes comical, coming-of-age tale about a young man who must rely on perseverance, inner strength, and courage to escape a less-than-ideal fate. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It seems David Williams is destined to suffer. As a chubby first grader unable to control his bodily functions, David is relentlessly bullied by his classmates, abused by his overbearing mother, who vacillates between smothery love and mental and physical cruelty, and confused by his sporadic relationship with his spineless, insecure father. While growing up in a less-than-ideal environment, David sadly remains a victim defined by the actions and reactions of those around him. As David enters tenth grade, he develops a crush on Mitzi Williams, a beautiful fellow student who seemingly has no clue that he even exists. Things become even worse for David after Paul Emmett, a moronic jock, who is harboring a secret and somehow manages to attract the attention of Mitzi, and Kelly Lowe, better known to David as Satan, constantly find increasingly devious ways to make Davids life miserable at every turn. But when an unfortunate chain of events concludes on high school graduation day, David is left at a crossroads where he finally makes an important realization that changes everything. Simpleton is a bittersweet, sometimes comical, coming-of-age tale about a young man who must rely on perseverance, inner strength, and courage to escape a less-than-ideal fate. Excerpt from Book Hortense shrieked from the floor: ?I think my leg is broken. Her left leg was twisted underneath her. Looking down at her, John said, ?I dont think I care. Suddenly, he realized that he wanted to be as far away from her as he could be. ?David, call 911!? Hortense Williams said to her son. John Williams walked to the bedroom and began packing a bag. When he returned to the living room, the whole scene seemed quite ludicrous to him, which caused him to start laughing histrionically. David had hung up the phone and was staring at his father as if he were a lunatic; meanwhile, his mother was sobbing on the dining room floor. John Williams was still laughing as he walked out the door. Details ISBN1480828807 Author Hampton Jeffreys Pages 182 Publisher Archway Publishing Language English ISBN-10 1480828807 ISBN-13 9781480828803 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-07-07 Imprint Archway Publishing Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Short Title Simpleton Subtitle A Novel UK Release Date 2016-07-07 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98377060;

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