I know this much is true
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Harper Perennial, 2008.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st Harper Perennial ed.
Physical Desc:
viii, 901, 16 pages ; 21 cm
Status:
Description
A novel on mental illness, narrated by a man whose twin brother, a schizophrenic, amputates his hand as atonement for his sins. The novel describes the family abuse that led to the illness and the narrator's efforts to obtain the brother's release from an asylum.
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More Details
Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9780061469084, 0061469084
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 4.9, 46 Points
Level 4.9, 46 Points
Notes
General Note
Reprint with new "P.S." section. Previously published: New York, NY : Regan Books, 1998.
General Note
Includes an interview with the author.
General Note
"On the afternoon of October 12, 1990, my twin brother, Thomas, entered the Three Rivers, Connecticut, public library, retreated to one of the rear study carrels, and prayed to God the sacrifice he was about to commit would be deemed acceptable--"--P. [4] of cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 899-901).
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,4.9,46.0,25614.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,UG,4.9,46,25614
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Lamb, W. (2008). I know this much is true. 1st Harper Perennial ed. Harper Perennial.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Lamb, Wally. 2008. I Know This Much Is True. Harper Perennial.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Lamb, Wally, I Know This Much Is True. Harper Perennial, 2008.
MLA Citation (style guide)Lamb, Wally. I Know This Much Is True. 1st Harper Perennial ed. Harper Perennial, 2008.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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Grouped Work ID:
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