The Widest Heart by Malka Drucker
John of The Book Mine Set reviewed The Wildest Heart back in August and got me really interested in reading it. It's been on my TBR since then.
Malka Drucker is a Rabbi, besides an author. In fact, she was mentioned in an article on the CBC Website as a pro-gay rights Rabbi. Good for her for supporting an important human rights issue! (Now you know my opinion on gay rights).
Marcia was a over weight girl that the narrator would never dream of hanging out with. However, as she got to know her, she realized that they had a lot in common and Marcia had a great sense of humor. They became best friends.
Eventually, like most high school friendships, ended. As the narrator reflects back on the friendship and eventual end, the reader can sense the guilt that she carries about it. The writing was beautiful and lyrical! I didn't want this story to end. Highly recommended! You can read it here." We were an unlikely pair, I, cynical and proud of my perpetual gloom,Marcia, seemingly sunny and easy-going. But we immediately discovered how alike we were. We both loved reading, we hated cheerleaders, and thought a native speaker should teach Spanish. "I don't want to speak Spanish with Applegate's Iowa accent," Marcia wailed."
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This sounds like a beautiful short story. I understand the sentiment the character feels looking back on this friendship...the guilt mixed with the feeling she had back then from having a best friend, discovering Marcia and she felt similarly about so many differnt things and then the sadness that the friendship just sort of dissolved...
I'm going to read this one when I have some time. Thank you!
Unknown said... March 28, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Amy, I think you will really adore this story.
Teddy Rose said... March 28, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Sounds like a good story. I do wonder why she feels guilty about the friendship ending. Did it just fade away or did she actually do something that ended it. I guess I'll have to read it to find out.
Anonymous said... March 28, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Sounds good!
and stop adding to my TBR list!!!!
Em (http://emeire.wordpress.com)
Em said... March 28, 2011 at 4:50 PM
Carol, I wouldn't want to give anything away.
Teddy Rose said... March 28, 2011 at 10:06 PM
Em, ditto!!
Teddy Rose said... March 28, 2011 at 10:07 PM
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