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Tim struggles under the weight of his father's disappointment, feeling like he can never quite measure up. When he forms a bond with the strong, confident older boy, Jack, it becomes a lifeline for him in the turbulent world of school life. This relationship offers Tim a glimpse of acceptance and camaraderie, but as they grow older, the dynamics shift in ways Tim never anticipated. The closeness fades, yet Tim’s feelings linger, pushing him into a journey of self-discovery and emotional resilience. In "Tim: A Story of School Life," Howard Overing Sturgis takes listeners through the trials ...

In Tim, the first of only three novels by English author Howard Overing Sturgis, we are drawn into the poignant world of a sensitive young boy and his deep affection for an older boy. A close friend of Henry James and the son of affluent American expatriates, Sturgis beautifully captures the nuances of friendship and the complexities of youthful emotions. (Introduction by Dorlene Kaplan)