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Alfred brooks feels restless in his harlem home as he waits for his friend james to arrive and go with him to a movie. The original cliffsnotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The contender by robert lipsyte, is one of my favorite books that i have read because it deals with real life situations, and a struggle to fight an addiction. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Edwards award honoring his lifetime contribution in that genre. Hes headed for new york city, where nobody can tell him what to do. The breakthrough modern sports novel the contender shows readers the true meaning of being a hero. This acclaimed novel by celebrated sportswriter robert lipsyte, the recipient of the margaret a. Aunt pearl informs him that henry and his father had brought him home when they found him walking in a semiconscious state. Former sports journalist robert lipsyte makes the boxing scenes vivid and realistic, but he is equally successful at depicting life on the streets and alfreds inner struggle to find within himself the man he would like to be. Hes a highschool dropout and his grocery store job is leading nowhere.
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