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  • Jerk, California

  • Written by: Jonathan Friesen
  • Narrated by: Andy Paris
  • Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
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Jerk, California

Written by: Jonathan Friesen
Narrated by: Andy Paris
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Publisher's Summary

Jonathan Friesen delivers a nuanced, critically acclaimed debut with this affecting tale of fathers and sons. High-schooler Sam’s struggle with Tourette’s syndrome is made more difficult by Old Bill, his abusive stepfather, who kicks Sam out of the home following graduation. When Sam meets a friend of his dead father, however, he begins a journey toward understanding that might also help him accept who he is.

©2008 Jonathan Friesen (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC

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“The story is compelling … and the excitement of [Sam’s] journey [keeps] readers turning the pages to see what’s around the bend.” ( School Library Journal)

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