What They Always Tell Us

Written by Martin Wilson

Estranged brothers find unexpected unity through a young neighbor and running.

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304 pages· NC810L

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In Tuscaloosa, high school senior James is popular, while his brother Alex feels isolated and desperate. As Alex grapples with his struggles, a young neighbor, Henry, and James's friend Nathen introduce him to cross-country running. This unexpected journey not only challenges Alex but also brings the brothers closer, offering a chance for healing and understanding. Can they overcome their differences and find common ground?

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JAMES AND ALEX have barely anything in common anymore–least of all their experiences in high school, where James is a popular senior and Alex is suddenly an outcast. But at home, there is Henry, the precocious 10-year-old across the street, who eagerly befriends them both. And when Alex takes up running, there is James’s friend Nathen, who unites the brothers in moving and unexpected ways.

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