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Second Nature

by Alice Hoffman

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Publisher Comments:

A New York Times bestseller, Second Nature tells the story of a suburban woman, Robin Moore, who discovers her own free spirit through a stranger she brings home to her perfectly ordered neighborhood. As Robin impulsively draws this beautiful, uncivilized man into her world-meanwhile coping with divorce and a troubled teenage son-she begins to question her wisdom and doubt her own heart, and ultimately she changes her ideas about love and humanity.

Synopsis:

"A latter-day Beauty and the Beast (KIRKUS REVIEWS) from the bestselling author of TURTLE MOON. Robin Moore discovers her own free spirit through a stranger she brings home to her perfectly ordered neighborhood. As Robin impulsively draws this beautiful, uncivilized man into her world--meanwhile coping with divorce and a troubled teenage son--she begins to question her wisdom and doubt her own heart.

About the Author

Alice Hoffman is the author of fifteen novels: Blue Diary (2001), The River King (2000), Local Girls (1999), Here On Earth (1997), Practical Magic (1995), Second Nature (1994), Turtle Moon (1992), Seventh Heaven (1990), At Risk (1988), Illumination Night (1987), Fortune’s Daughter (1985), White Horses (1982), Angel Landing (1980), The Drowning Season (1979), and Property Of (1977). She is also the author of three children’s books: Aquamarine (2001), Horsefly (2000), and Fireflies (1997).

Born in New York City, and raised on Long Island, Hoffman graduated from Adelphi University and received an M.A. from Stanford University, where she was Mirrielees Fellow. She currently lives near Boston with her family and her dogs.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780425161630
Author:
Hoffman, Alice
Publisher:
Berkley Trade
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Islands
Subject:
Community life
Subject:
Wild men
Subject:
Islands -- Fiction.
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Berkley trade paperback ed.
Series Volume:
no. 99-5
Publication Date:
19980201
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
8.00x5.13x.76 in. .48 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18

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"Synopsis" by , "A latter-day Beauty and the Beast (KIRKUS REVIEWS) from the bestselling author of TURTLE MOON. Robin Moore discovers her own free spirit through a stranger she brings home to her perfectly ordered neighborhood. As Robin impulsively draws this beautiful, uncivilized man into her world--meanwhile coping with divorce and a troubled teenage son--she begins to question her wisdom and doubt her own heart.
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