The Friend

Author: Sigrid Nunez
Librarian’s note: An alternate cover edition can be found here, , A moving story of love, friendship, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her dog., , When a woman unexpectedly loses her lifelong best friend and mentor, she finds herself burdened with the unwanted dog he has left behind. Her own battle against grief is intensified by the mute suffering of the d….Read More
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