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The Promise of Rest

by Reynolds Price

Mayfield family (Fictitious characters)PatientsAIDS (Disease)Domestic fictionFathers and sonsFictionFamilyFamilies

Returning to his North Carolina family home to die from AIDS, Wade Mayfield induces feelings and patience in his attending, divorced parents that initiate a possible reunion and the perpetuation of a proud family tradition.

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Book data: Open Library