Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A Fine first Printing of the First Edition in a Fine dust-jacket.

M. Jay Livingston's The Prodigy is a riveting, heart-wrenching story of one family's fight for survival. When Jay's younger brother, Andrew, is diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, the family must come to grips with the reality that their son may not make it past the age of twenty-five. As Andrew's condition rapidly deteriorates, the family is left to grapple with the unthinkable: what would happen if he died?

With unflinching honesty and beautiful, wrenching prose, Livingston tells the story of a family's unbreakable bond as they come to terms with Andrew's illness and the devastating possibility of his death. Their faith is tested, but ultimately it is their love for one another that helps them through the darkest days. The Prodigy is a profoundly moving story of love, loss, and hope, and will leave readers feeling deeply grateful for the blessings of family and friendship.; 8vo; 252 pages.