Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A Later Printing in Fine condition housed in a mildly scuffed Fine dust-jacket.

When the townspeople of West Egg are hit with a tragedy, they turn to their eccentric and reclusive neighbor, Templeton, for comfort. But Templeton has his own troubles to deal with, and the townspeople soon find out that behind his closed doors, Templeton is a tormented soul. One night, as the town is sleeping, a devastating act of God devastates their community. Templeton is the only one who can tell them what happened and what they can do to make it right. In his harrowing story, Templeton shows the townspeople the pain and devastation of a catastrophe, and the strength it takes to rebuild. But in the end, he also shows them that there is always hope.; 8vo; 320 pages.