Synopses & Reviews
With humor and honesty, neuropsychologist S. T. Underdahl explores the timely topic of post-traumatic stress disorder
If life were a movie, Dov Howard's role would be Emo Kid/Family Loser. His brother Brian would star as Master of the Universe. But that's okay. Dov's got great friends--and possibly a new one named Scarlett. Like everyone else, Dov loves his brother and is thrilled when Brian, a National Guard soldier, is sent home in one piece. Then things get weird. Talking to his jumpy brother is like juggling grenades, and Dov can't help but notice Brian's new best friends: Jack Daniels and the pistol he sleeps with. What will it take for his family to wake up and see the ugly truth?
Synopsis
Brian came home from Afghanistan.But he brought the war back with him. If life were a movie, my role would be Emo Kid/Family Loser. My brother Brian would star as Master of the Universe. You might think it would be easy to resent him, but my brother is impossible to hate. Just like everyone else, I'm thrilled to have Brian back home from Afghanistan in one piece. But he's different now. Everyone refuses to see my brother's dark secret. What will it take for them to wake up and face the ugly truth? Praise for The Other Sister: "Gently touching and ultimately hopeful, Underdahl lets the reader know that while the past can't be erased, a new and loving present can be created--a vivid and moving story."--Kirkus Reviews "This vivid, realistic portrait of a family in transition will hold readers' interest to the very last page."--School Library Journal Praise for Remember This: "This demure novel's veritas provides compelling reading."--VOYA "Heart-felt and touching. The mix of serious issues and lighter fare will appeal to a wide audience."--KLIATT