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A vibrant, profoundly moving novel about the interlocking lives at an adult daycare centre in southern California.
'Wonderfully inspirational' Paul Beatty
'Moving and funny and ringing with life' Guardian
'A complicated joy' Roddy Doyle
Among the clients and staff are Carlos, a charismatic…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Upward Bound as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
We often overlook the inner lives of people with severe disabilities, even when you work with them as I do. This novel gave me glimpse of their perspective, their strengths and struggles.
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