| The Crying Heart Tattoo Contributor(s): Martin, David Lozell (Author) |
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ISBN: 1416556095 ISBN-13: 9781416556091 Publisher: Simon & Schuster OUR PRICE: $20.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2008 Annotation: An international cult classic and a "New York Times" Notable Book of the Year, "The Crying Heart Tattoo" follows the unlikely romance between a young man and a woman more than twice his age. Beginning their relationship when Sonny is just fourteen and Felicity thirty-four, the couple share a poignant history together that ends only upon Felicity's passing -- despite four marriages, numerous obstacles, and enough misadventures to challenge the most loyal of lovers. At once heartbreaking and euphoric, their story mirrors the tale that Felicity has passed down to Sonny, a story uncanny in its similarity to their own: when a prehistoric outcast locates her former tribe, she falls in love with a young boy. A masterful novel first published a quarter of a century ago, "The Crying Heart Tattoo" keeps the impossible within reach, proving once and for all that the struggle for true love is worth everything. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Romance - Later In Life |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2009291435 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.4" W x 8.3" (0.70 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An international cult classic and a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, The Crying Heart Tattoo follows the unlikely romance between a young man and a woman more than twice his age. Beginning their relationship when Sonny is just fourteen and Felicity thirty-four, the couple share a poignant history together that ends only upon Felicity's passing -- despite four marriages, numerous obstacles, and enough misadventures to challenge the most loyal of lovers. At once heartbreaking and euphoric, their story mirrors the tale that Felicity has passed down to Sonny, a story uncanny in its similarity to their own: when a prehistoric outcast locates her former tribe, she falls in love with a young boy. A masterful novel first published a quarter of a century ago, The Crying Heart Tattoo keeps the impossible within reach, proving once and for all that the struggle for true love is worth everything. |
Contributor Bio(s): Martin, David Lozell: - David Lozell Martin's previous novels include international bestsellers Lie to Me and Tap, Tap and the critically acclaimed The Crying Heart Tattoo, The Beginning of Sorrows, and Crazy Love. Facing Rushmore is his eleventh book. Martin lives in the Washington, D.C. area. |