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The Martian Child

By: David Gerrold
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Summary

 Gerrold, a science-fiction writer from California, adopts a son who has a slight behavioral problem. He believes himself to be a Martian. Gerrold begins the long, involving work of trying to earn the acceptance of Dennis, a hyperactive eight-year-old who desperately wants a father's love, but is so insecure he feels he must be an alien. Gerrold's semi-autobiographical memoir of the first two years with Dennis is a funny, endearing, heartbreaking, and beautifully written testament to fatherhood.©2006 David Gerrold;(P)2006 Blackstone Audio Inc. Fiction Genre Fiction Humorous Literature & Fiction Parenting & Families Relationships Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Comedy
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Critic reviews

  • Hugo Award, Best Novelette, 1995
  • Nebula Award, Best Novelette, 1994

"The heart-searing moments are many but never overwritten, thanks to Gerrold's bright, efficient exposition." (Booklist)
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A beautiful account of the love of a (single) parent for their child. Of building trust and creating a stable foundation for their once abused, adopted child. Heartwarming, truth based story.

beautiful story

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