Death be not proud : a memoir / John Gunther.
John Gunther was only seventeen years old when he died of a brain tumor. During the months of his illness, everyone near him was unforgettable impressed by his level-headed courage, his wit and quiet friendliness, and, above all, his unfaltering patience through times of despair. this deeply moving book is a father's memoir of a brave, intelligent, and spirited boy.--backcover
Record details
- ISBN: 1435282477
- ISBN: 9780061230974
- ISBN: 9781435282476
- Physical Description: 205 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
- Edition: 1st Harper Perennial modern classics edition.
- Publisher: New York : HarperPerennial Modern Classics, 2007.
- Copyright: ©1949
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- General Note:
- Originally published: New York : Harper & Row, 1949.
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR UG 8 8 529.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 1 current hold with 9 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | BIO GUNTHER (Text) | 36015000688917 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
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John Gunther was only seventeen years old when he died of a brain tumor. During the months of his illness, everyone near him was unforgettable impressed by his level-headed courage, his wit and quiet friendliness, and, above all, his unfaltering patience through times of despair. this deeply moving book is a father's memoir of a brave, intelligent, and spirited boy.--backcover
