West of Rehoboth

By: Alexs D Pate

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Paperback | 20 August 2002

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242 Pages

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20.32 x 13.97 x 1.91

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Set in the early 1960s, West of Rehoboth is the moving story of twelve-year-old Edward Massey. Each summer, to escape the heat of Philadelphia, Edward's family moves to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The "coloreds only" side of a pristine resort on Rehoboth Beach offers work for his mother and a sandy playground for his sister. But for Edward -- an imaginative, inquisitive boy -- it offers the chance to understand his reclusive, curmudgeonly Uncle Rufus, a man caught in a swirl of hard luck and bad choices. Forging a tenuous bond, their relationship will take Edward on a harrowing journey through Rufus's past, facing the violence, disappointment, and frustration that shaped his destiny. Award-winning author Alexs Pate tells a mesmerizing story -- of family, of coming of age, of reconciliation -- revealing the extraordinary compassion and healing power of one unforgettable boy.

Industry Reviews

"In this richly detailed masterpiece, Pate's writing soars." -- Essence

"Richly conceived . . . Pate's characters are fully imagined." -- Publishers Weekly

"Pate creates extraordinarily well-developed characters, and his prose is eloquent and nuanced. A powerful coming-of-age tale." -- Booklist, starred review

"A profoundly affecting story . . . Pate writes from the heart." -- Kirkus Reveiws

"A poignant tale . . . A multilayered exploration of love and redemption." -- Minnesota Monthly

"Reading West of Rehoboth was like being grabbed by hand by an adventurous friend and taken on a memorable expedition." -- Patty Rice, author of Reinventing the Woman: A Novel

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