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A poignant and ruthlessly honest journey through cultural expectations of size, race, and gender—and toward a brighter future—from National Book Award nominee Evette Dionne My body has not betrayed me; it has continued rebounding against all odds. It is a body that others map their...

We live in an age when things that would once have seemed miraculous are starting to seem mundane - even if they still sometimes bring with them profound implications... In The Weightless World, Anthony Trevelyan weaves a story of deep-rooted humanity, jam-packed with unforgettable characters - and, at its core, an account of friendship, love and loss which will touch your heart.

Inside a sprawling suburban home, Russell’s wife and sons know him as a devoted husband, father, and provider. At the office, co-workers know him as a no-nonsense, master salesman. On the Little League diamond, the Pirates know him as their inspirational coach. But there’s an essential part of himself Russell only reveals to nameless strangers.