Based on a True Story
Apart from the need to protect the pages of a book, a book’s back cover is used to present the story. To quote various passages, to tempt with an intriguing summary. To attempt to briefly introduce potential readers to the main character and his or her struggles in life.
That’s how back covers work. Usually.
It won’t summarize More or Less. It won’t offer tantalizing crumbs from it. That’s another lesson Menuchi taught me. It’s impossible to introduce her like that, from just a brief glance at the wrapping paper.
And so, I won’t shower Menuchi with words and compliments. I won’t describe how special she is, and why her story is worthy of attention.
I’ll just write: In the world of More or Less, she’s the best.
By Devora Rand, author of To Be Continued, Freedom of Choice, BitterSweet and lately, Escape Room.
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Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. A moving, well-written story.