The Weight of a Thousand Feathers - by Brian Conaghan (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In a deftly told coming-of-age story, acclaimed author Conaghan offers a fresh perspective on the complicated topic of assisted suicide that will have readers connecting deeply with a young man as he's forced to act well beyond his years and consider what loyalty and compassion truly mean--to him, and to the world around him.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>From the acclaimed author of <i>When Mr. Dog Bites </i>and <i>The Bombs That Brought Us Together </i>comes a compelling, thought-provoking, heartbreaking, and timely story that asks: how far would you go for family? </b></p><p>As the person who cares for his terminally-ill mother, Bobby Seed has a lot on his plate. Add to that a responsibility to watch over his little brother (with his endless question about why their mother is in so much pain), keeping up at school, and navigating a relationship with a girl friend who wants to be a girlfriend, and he's barely keeping his head above the water. Something's got to give.</p><p>But then Bobby's mother makes a request, one that seems impossible. If he agrees, he won't just be soothing her pain. He'll be helping her end it -- and end everything. Angry, stirring, and tender, this bold novel tells a story of choice and compassion, exploring the lengths to which we'll go for the people we love.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Bobby's first-person narration is a masterful and very realistic blend of sarcasm, shame, hopefulness, earnestness, and anger. . . . Uncompromising, unflinching, and unsentimental." --<i>Kirkus Reviews, starred review</i></p><p>"The relationships depicted, especially between Bobby and his mother, are raw and real, and readers will be rooting for this family . . . A heavy, well-written examination of ethics and family bonds." --<i>Booklist</i></p><p>"Bittersweet and thoughtfully written . . . Teens who appreciate stories with emotional and thought-provoking plots will enjoy this novel." - <i>VOYA</i></p><p>"A timeless allegory . . . Conaghan tackles the complexities of war, occupation, and totalitarianism in a direct and accessible way." --<i>Kirkus Reviews on THE BOMBS THAT BROUGHT US TOGETHER</i></p><p>"Conaghan presents a compelling situation with no easy answers; it's easy to sympathize with Charlie's moral and ethical dilemmas, and the dichotomy between Old Country and Little Town could fuel provocative discussions." --<i>Publishers Weekly on THE BOMBS THAT BROUGHT US TOGETHER</i></p><p>"This accomplished new novel establishes Conaghan as a major talent . . . Incredibly powerful and thought-provoking." --<i>Bookseller on THE BOMBS THAT BROUGHT US TOGETHER</i></p><p>"[T]his book brings light to communities where teens are struggling under a repressive government or regime pressured by a larger neighboring nation . . . Readers will fly through the last portion of the book in one sitting." --<i>School Library Journal on THE BOMBS THAT BROUGHT US TOGETHER</i></p><p>"Dylan is smart and caring, and beneath his realistically portrayed condition, he is a normal teenager with relatable concerns. As Dylan would say, this one is 'A-mayonnaise-ing.'" --<i>Booklist on WHEN MR. DOG BITES</i></p><p>"Conaghan . . . does an excellent job of portraying his unconventional and memorable protagonist." --<i>Publishers Weekly on WHEN MR. DOG BITES</i></p><p>"An appealingly offbeat look at friendship, sex and what's really 'normal.'" --<i>Kirkus Reviews on WHEN MR. DOG BITES</i></p><p>"Insightful, engaging, and immerses teens into the world of Tourette's . . . Uninhibited and compelling." --<i>School Library Journal on WHEN MR. DOG BITES</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Brian Conaghan</b> is the author of <i>When Mr. Dog Bites </i>and <i>The Bombs That Brought Us Together</i>, and the co-author of <i>We Come Apart.</i> He lives and works as a teacher in Dublin and has a degree in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow. Throughout the years, Brian has made a living as a painter and decorator, bartender, teacher, and now writer. </p><p>@BrianConaghan</p>
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