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Book Review of The Housekeeper and the Professor

The Housekeeper and the Professor
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A single mother is assigned work as a housekeeper for an aging mathematics professor. Although once brilliant, the professor's mind lives permanently in the past as his short term memory only lasts 80 minutes. However, through mathematics the professor is able to forge a strong and lasting emotional bond with the housekeeper and her ten year old son.

It is difficult to describe the premise of The Housekeeper and the Professor in a way that will do it justice. The slim volume can be read in one sitting, but will stay with the reader long after its conclusion.