The Life I Lead: A NovelA family man with a perfect life, Dave Brewer has everything he wants--until one day at a public pool when he sees Nathan, a quiet loner, in whom he recognizes himself as a youth. As his interest evolves from sympathy to love, Dave can no longer deny the complexity of his feelings--he desires Nathan at the same time that he wants to save him. |
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... Nathan . Mrs. Lewis was talking about you . You are a cutie . " Me smiling , Nathan smiling . He was going to be my little Christian Boy . All sweet and nice , you can tell , give his life over to Christ and to me . I liked me and Jesus ...
... Nathan . Mrs. Lewis was talking about you . You are a cutie . " Me smiling , Nathan smiling . He was going to be my little Christian Boy . All sweet and nice , you can tell , give his life over to Christ and to me . I liked me and Jesus ...
Page 209
... Nathan and Reverend Lewis . Reverend Lewis says , “ What is this child's name , Brother Brewer ? " I answer , " Nathan Marcum . ” " Nathan , " Pastor Lewis says in his ceremonial - type way , looking at Nathan , who is sliding the hand ...
... Nathan and Reverend Lewis . Reverend Lewis says , “ What is this child's name , Brother Brewer ? " I answer , " Nathan Marcum . ” " Nathan , " Pastor Lewis says in his ceremonial - type way , looking at Nathan , who is sliding the hand ...
Page 210
... Nathan like a newborn son . I make sure again Nathan is the last one off the bus , when we go home . It is so sunny and pretty out here , in the middle of the flat country . Way out . You remember where , to that old house . At first I ...
... Nathan like a newborn son . I make sure again Nathan is the last one off the bus , when we go home . It is so sunny and pretty out here , in the middle of the flat country . Way out . You remember where , to that old house . At first I ...
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