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Old 01-14-2011, 10:48 PM   #7862
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Yesterday's Big Idea was author Wendelin Van Draanen's inspiration for her YA novel "The Running Dream", the story of a young runner who loses her leg in an accident.

I was hooked and purchased the book last night and am nearly 1/3 through it this morning. A first person tale of pain, anger, frustration and hope. Think I'll finish it today.
And I finished the book this afternoon just before heading to work.

A sweet little feel good novel. Is it all right for a 63 year old to tear up reading a YA novel?
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