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You are so young. You may wonder what an old man like me could teach? I wonder as well. I certainly don't claim to know all the answers. I'm barely figuring out the questions....Life has a strange way of repeating itself and I want my experience to help you. I want to make a difference. My hope is that you'll consider my words and remember my heart.
Harry Whitney is dying. And in the process, he's losing his mind. Afflicted with Alzheimer's disease, he knows his "good" time is dwindling. Wishing to be remembered as more than an ailing old man, Harry realizes the greatest gift he can pass on is the wisdom of his years, the jumbled mix of experiences and emotions that add up to a life. And so he compiles a book of his poems for his favorite granddaughter, Emily, in the hope that his words might somehow heal the tenuous relationships in a family that is falling apart.
But Harry's poems contain much more than meets the eye....As Emily and her family discover, intricate messages are hidden in them, clues and riddles which lead to an extraordinary cache of letters, and even a promise of hidden gold. Are they the ramblings of a man losing touch with reality? Or has Harry given them a gift more valuable than any of them could have guessed? As Harry's secrets are uncovered one by one, his family learns about romance, compassion, and hope -- and together they set out to search for something priceless, a shining prize to treasure forever. They may grow closer in spirit or be torn apart by greed...but their lives will be undeniably altered by Harry's words in his letters for Emily.
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“Actor Jeffrey DeMunn reads the story with aplomb, especially when playing the part of Harry himself…The story is excellent, as is the deeper meaning conveyed. And best of all is a short message at the end from Wright, explaining the special importance of the poems.”
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“Clever, heartwarming, and heartfelt, Letters For Emily is a novel every member of the family should read. I love it!”
— Mary Higgins Clark, New York Times bestselling author -
“An exceptional story, gleaming with goodness and hope.”
— Richard Paul Evans, New York Times bestselling author of The Looking Glass -
“Love, compassion, and forgiveness find a home in Letters for Emily.”
— James Michael Pratt, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Valentine and The Lighthouse Keeper -
“Wright’s book is an advice-laced heart-warmer in the tradition of Mitch Albom’s popular Tuesdays with Morrie.”
— Boston Herald -
“Powerful and gripping...eloquent.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Comforting as cocoa, a heartfelt first novel inspired by the letters and poems of Wright’s own late grandfather.”
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“I absolutely loved it! Telling the story through the poems, the passwords, and the letters was enthralling, wonderful, and unique. A warm, inspirational story, which leaves you feeling more grateful for love and family. Chills. Tears. Fabulous!”
— Amanda Dickson, KSL Radio
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About Camron Wright
Camron Wright began writing to get out of attending business school, and it proved the better decision. His first book, Letters for Emily, was a Readers’ Choice Award winner and named a selection of the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild. The Orphan Keeper won the Foreword Reviews Indie Book of the Year Gold in Multicultural Fiction.
About Jeffrey DeMunn
Jeffrey DeMunn is an American film, television, and stage actor. He graduated from Union College in 1969 and then spent two years at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre school in England. He is best known for his roles in several Frank Darabont films, including The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Majestic. His is also featured in numerous television roles, most recently in the adaptation of The Walking Dead comic book series. In addition to his film and television performances, DeMunn has lent his voice to several audio books, including The Colorado Kid, Dreamcatcher, and Letters for Emily.