Laura is a big time....business woman in NYC. Lots of money very important always on the go. One day as she was walking the streets she saw a little boy begging for change. She continued walking since she was a very busy and important person and then after taking a few steps past the young boy she realized she had a cancelled meeting which meant some free time. She turned around and took the little boy to lunch.
And there is began. A very unusual friendship between an 11 year old and a grown business woman. The poor boy had next to nothing, his parents were drug addicts and there was very little if any stability in his life. I was shocked throughout the whole book that lives like his actually exist...and I have a sinking feeling that some kids have it even worse. What a heartbreaking thought.
Laura has experienced her own kind of struggles and heartbreak and so I think that they really needed each other. And it was through their friendship that they learned life lessons that made them the people they are today.
It is a wonderful book to read and an amazing story. take a minute...or a few days...maybe a week a read it. I think you will be glad you did.
Read on.
I read this a couple weeks ago just because of this post. Thanks for the recommendation!
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