For generations, Cedar Hole has been the armpit of Gilford County, a town full of apathetic underachievers trapped by a defunct railroad, distrust of the outside world, and their own lack of imagination. It has also been the home of the Pinkhams, a family whose gluttonous reputation stirs up fear and loathing even among the town's most indifferent citizens. Enter Francis Spud Pinkham, the youngest of the clan and favorite whipping boy of his nine brutish sisters. Almost from the moment of his unwelcome arrival into the world Francis knows his path in life will be as bumpy as Cedar Hole's unkempt roads. On the other end of the spectrum is Robert J. Cutler, the bright only child of two factory workers and town golden boy, who gracefully steps into the role of Cedar Hole's good-hearted visionary. Robert's blind optimism and unshakable faith dazzles everyone around him -- except Francis. When a town competition forces a rivalry between the boys that follows them into adulthood, Francis must struggle to emerge from Robert's shadow. It is only through love, starting a family of his own, and a brush with the American dream that Francis Pinkham learns just what it takes to become the greatest man in Cedar Hole.
When eighteen-year-old Miranda decides to postpone college and travel across American instead, she encounters difficult situations which require self-reliance and independent thinking.
With the Pacific in front of her and 3,000 miles behind her, Miranda thinks she's finally made it. But why don't her old friends understand the new her?
Rebecca Lowe's in love. The only problem is she's never even met the guy. Or has she? After weeks of exchanging love letters across the Internet, Rebecca's finally going to have a face-to-face date with her cybercrush at the homecoming dance. But when--ugh--Jordan West is waiting in their secret meeting spot, a dumbfounded Rebecca doesn't know what to do. Nothing bothers Rebecca more than Jordan's save-the-world attitude, yet no one seems to understand her like he does. Will this Mr. Wrong turn out to be oh-so-right?
For generations, Cedar Hole has been the armpit of Gilford County, a town full of apathetic underachievers trapped by a defunct railroad, distrust of the outside world, and their own lack of imagination. It has also been the home of the Pinkhams, a family whose gluttonous reputation stirs up fear and loathing even among the town's most indifferent citizens. Enter Francis Spud Pinkham, the youngest of the clan and favorite whipping boy of his nine brutish sisters. Almost from the moment of his unwelcome arrival into the world Francis knows his path in life will be as bumpy as Cedar Hole's unkempt roads. On the other end of the spectrum is Robert J. Cutler, the bright only child of two factory workers and town golden boy, who gracefully steps into the role of Cedar Hole's good-hearted visionary. Robert's blind optimism and unshakable faith dazzles everyone around him -- except Francis. When a town competition forces a rivalry between the boys that follows them into adulthood, Francis must struggle to emerge from Robert's shadow. It is only through love, starting a family of his own, and a brush with the American dream that Francis Pinkham learns just what it takes to become the greatest man in Cedar Hole.
LINNEA WANTED HIM FOREVER! EVEN THO HE WAS DECEASED. BUT THEN, HER FASINATION CAME TRUE. LINNEA GREW UP IN A LITTLE TOWN WEST OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. HER FAMILY'S DECENDANTS ARE FROM SWEDEN.SHE WAS ON HER 5TH CANCER AND WASNT TREATED WELL. 11:11 MEANT ALOT.
When we are born, we have no idea what roads we are going to take or what decisions we are going to make. As teens, we all think we know what is best for us. We don't want to listen to anyone, and we go around making decisions that aren't good for us. Little do we know, with every decision we make, we are either damaging our life, or we are making it better. The people in our lives whether by choice or no choice also have an influence on our lives with the words they speak or by the peer pressure they cause. No matter what is going on around you, don't allow things or people bring you down or cause you to spiral out of control. No matter what we face in life, we have a choice to allow it to keep us down or lift us up. In this book, you will see the many roads that were traveled--some good and some bad. Either way, a destination was reached. As we look back at our lives, instead of regret, forgive yourself and forgive others. Make your life the best life possible. Look back knowing that a lot of lessons were learned even if they were hard lessons.
Rebecca Lowe's in love. The only problem is she's never even met the guy. Or has she? After weeks of exchanging love letters across the Internet, Rebecca's finally going to have a face-to-face date with her cybercrush at the homecoming dance. But when--ugh--Jordan West is waiting in their secret meeting spot, a dumbfounded Rebecca doesn't know what to do. Nothing bothers Rebecca more than Jordan's save-the-world attitude, yet no one seems to understand her like he does. Will this Mr. Wrong turn out to be oh-so-right?
Emma Dawson can't believe what just happened to her. It was supposed to be another typical weekend. After a string of horrible events, she discovers herself and finds love. But has she really learned her lesson? One thing she knows for sure: her life in a small, northern town will never be the same again.
Julia Marin has always lived by her own rules. She knows that most of the other seniors at Sullivan High School think she's weird because of her offbeat style, her clunky old car, and her part-time job at a gas station. But Julia's never cared what other people think...until she starts dating Austin Worth, an incredible guy who just happens to be part of Sullivan's in crowd.Austin likes Julia the way she is, but his friends don't. And when Austin's best friend, Lucas, starts spreading vicious rumors about Julia's past, Austin doesn't know who to believe. Will Austin stick by Julia? Or will he choose his friends over his girlfriend?
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