“When I turned the corner, I saw Toni waving at me from the elevator. I think I've already told you how it made me feel to see her smile and wave at me. You can have your sunsets and waterfalls. If a piano were to suddenly fall on my head, that's the image I'd want forever engraved in my mind. —Alton Richard”
In this poignant narrative, the protagonist, a young man named Bridge, becomes the cardturner for his reclusive uncle, an ex-cardsharp who is losing his memory. The story unfolds as Bridge navigates the delicate balance between his own life and the demands of his uncle's failing health, revealing profound insights into the nature of family bonds and the enduring power of memory. more
Louis Sachar, born on March 20, 1954, is an American author of children's literature. Known for his unique narrative style and profound thematic insights, his works have won the hearts of readers worldwide, with his novel 'Holes' being particularly popular. more
“The impossible is more believable than the highly improbable.”
“No verse of Scripture yields its meaning to lazy people.”
“I'm too young, too smart and too good-looking to die.”
“He was Death, and he'd ridden in on a pale horse.”
“Some people dream of having a big swimming pool. With me, it’s closets”