#1 New York Times bestseller. A timeless story of an unforgettable friendship between generations, offering profound wisdom on living, loss, and grief. This 25th anniversary edition includes a new afterword by the author.
“A wonderful book, a story of the heart told by a writer with soul.”—Los Angeles Times
“The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.”
Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it.
