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Summer People is a fantastic read. Nathan Empson is College drop out, with part-time job at a local library, and has hopes of becoming an artist. With the recent break up of his long time girl friend, and dead end job he needs a break from reality. When offered a summer job as caretaker of Ellen Broderick, a wealthy eccentric widow, he feels this is the break he needs.
The job appears to be simple, but he soon finds out it won't be as easy as he thought. He finds Ellen is not of sound mind, and needs constant supervision. The people of the affluent Maine town are not all friendly. Add a beautiful Nanny, a Minister with personal demons of his own, and a past of secrets in Ellen's life, making the story emotion packed. Nathan finds himself questioning his own future, and major decisions on what to do with his life.
Summer People is a tale of friendship, heart ache, family devotion and love. It makes a perfect summer read.
The job appears to be simple, but he soon finds out it won't be as easy as he thought. He finds Ellen is not of sound mind, and needs constant supervision. The people of the affluent Maine town are not all friendly. Add a beautiful Nanny, a Minister with personal demons of his own, and a past of secrets in Ellen's life, making the story emotion packed. Nathan finds himself questioning his own future, and major decisions on what to do with his life.
Summer People is a tale of friendship, heart ache, family devotion and love. It makes a perfect summer read.
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