1987
A son longs to escape from his stifling home, where his genteel mother worries about the future prospects of his lame, shy sister.
134 min
CLEAR ALL
Everyone who cherishes the gift of language will cherish Diane Ackerman’s narrative masterpiece, an exquisitely written love story and medical miracle story, one that combines science, inspiration, wisdom, and heart.
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