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Summer Zwolenick, the narrator of Kittle's debut novel, is a 26-year-old Ohio schoolteacher who has just enough charismatic mettle and emotional depth to keep the book from falling into the niche of sentimentalized stories in which an angelic young man with AIDS provides meaning and hope to his grieving and equally angelic family. Once a rising ballet star, Summer suffered an injury three years ago and now teaches high school near her suburban Dayton hometown, where she has relocated to be close to her beloved brother Todd, who is slowly dying of AIDS. Her love for her gay sibling is the only thing Summer is sure about, since she resents her mother, is ambivalent about her job and is frightened to take the plunge into marriage with her lover, Nicholas. Todd was a successful soundman in L.A.'s film industry and has come home to die near his parent's horse farm, with his handsome actor boyfriend, Jacob, at his side. Jacob is unfailingly supportive, as is Todd's live-in nurse, Arnicia. These and other characters are sketchily drawn, vehicles only for an assortment of social issues: a sister, Abby, is a battered wife; Arnicia is an African-American who spouts sassy, irreverent wisdom; Grandma Ann spent time in a concentration camp during WWII; Summer has problems at school with a gay youth and a homophobic troublemaker. Still, Summer's character is fully rounded, and part of her indecision about Nick stems from her idealization of the love between Todd and Jacob, who "had something better than I had ever known. And I wanted it more than anything." With Summer's story as the centerpiece, the book is absorbing and readable. In the end, her love for her brother moves the tale beyond cliche. Agent, Liz Trupin-Pulli. 7-city author tour. (Apr.)
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The characters in this uneven first novel from Ohio writer Kittle are laden with superficial traits and not developed into complex, multilayered individuals with real motivations. Summer, an ex-ballet dancer whose career was cut short by a riding accident, is now a high school teacher. Her brother Todd, a former movie technician and world traveler, is dying of AIDS and (we are constantly told) has a magnetic personality. Also caring for Todd are his lover, Jacob, a gorgeous soap-opera star; and Arnicia, a beautiful African American nursing student. Meanwhile, Todd and Summer's older sister is battered by her rich physician husband. Summer feels pressured to marry her handsome boyfriend, Nicholas, even though it seems obvious to the reader that given Todd's imminent death, it's a bad time. The only real character of substance is Todd's disease: Kittle's narrative skill shines through as she describes how AIDS destroys his vitality and comes to dominate the household of caregivers with its presence. The detailed depictions of some homosexual encounters and Todd's deteriorating medical condition contrast starkly with the ensemble of shallowly developed characters. For larger fiction collections.
-Reba Leiding, James Madison Univ. Lib., Harrisonburg, VA
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5.0étoiles sur 5 A Must Read!!, Juil 3 2004
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This review is from: Traveling Light (Hardcover)
This is a beautifully written book. I read it several years ago and I still think about it and want to read it again. I cannot recommend this book enough. You will come away with a different perspective of life and others around you. I believe that is what the author intended. A fabulous read!
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Heartbreaking yet uplifting!, Nov. 11 2003
Par L. Vince (New York, NY United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: Traveling Light (Paperback)
WOW! I could not put this book down!!! It is one of those books you will never forget and you wish it would never end. The author writes so beautifully about a son/brother who is dying of AIDS and how it impacts his family, friends and his lover. Todd, the man who is dying, ends up teaching everyone a lesson about love. Its a truly wonderful book that will touch your heart and will make you look at your own relationships with loved ones differently. A MUST READ!
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Powerful, Aoû 20 2003
Par Duke Marine (Newbury Park, CA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
This review is from: Traveling Light (Paperback)
Let me tell you, I picked up this book on a recommendation from a friend who had said that I needed to keep tissues handy. I was over halfway through the book and had only gotten the sniffles twice and was wondering just what a cry-baby my friend is.

Then I got toward the end of this book and cried like I have never cried over a book. And stupid me didn't keep the tissue handy!

This is truely a powerful book! I have read alot of books with a character suffering from AIDS as a focal point and I've never read one this poignant! The characters are so wonderfully written and their relationships are so clear and powerful that when the ravages of that terrible disease start to rip at everyone involved it literally rips your heart out too.

But don't get me wrong! Its not just a sob-story about AIDS meant to make you feel bad. Its an intricate tale of love - among friends, family, lovers, and even enemies. Its just a heart rendering look at human connections and a beautiful story with a tragic and yet almost inspiring ending.

And rememeber to keep tissues handy!!!!

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5.0étoiles sur 5 Amazingly written
I found it hard to put this one down, and when I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it.
Kittle's imagery turns this book into not just a heartwarming story, but it is a... Read more
Publié le Mai 5 2003 par katieboz

4.0étoiles sur 5 Heartfelt and touching
This is a heartfelt and touching look at the ties that bind family and lovers in "sickness and in health" The story of a sister who goes to live with and help care for her... Read more
Publié le Juil 17 2002 par J. Fercho

5.0étoiles sur 5 One of the best books I've ever read
This book is just full of many great life lessons with characters that you fall in love with. I was so sad that the book was over. Read more
Publié le Jui 26 2002 par Amy Avila

5.0étoiles sur 5 AN INCREDIBLE READ!
This book is a MUST READ. The writing forces the reader to read on.
I read this book in two sittings! Read more
Publié le Mars 7 2002 par Karen Korwin-kuczynski

5.0étoiles sur 5 If you're looking here because you're not sure ..
then take my advice >> READ THIS BOOK! It's hard to believe that this is a first novel because it is so amazingly well written. Read more
Publié le Fév 1 2002 par J. Taylor

5.0étoiles sur 5 Heartwarming
The book is very heartwarming. Its about a sister that is called home to help take care of her sick brother. I would recommend it to everyone. It is very well written.
Publié le Déc 12 2001 par Bonnie

5.0étoiles sur 5 Excellent
An excellent wonderful book. But watch out--it will make you cry.
Publié le Nov. 29 2001

5.0étoiles sur 5 Wonderful!
A wonderful,well-written book filled with heartwarming and enlightening scenes that will tug at your heartstrings and raise your emotions. I highly recommend this book. Read more
Publié le Sep 22 2001 par Kamoa'e

4.0étoiles sur 5 Travel light and you can laugh in the robber's face
The novel is full of wondeful quotes and terrific narrative that pulls you into the story. Kittle weaves a story with poignant life lessons and sensitive characters. Read more
Publié le Sep 2 2001 par N. L. Thorman

4.0étoiles sur 5 A TRIP WORTH THE FARE
"Travel light and you can sing in the robber's face." This quote is the catalyst on which this heart-rending story is based. Read more
Publié le Aoû 31 2001 par Gayla Collins

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