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Tender - by Mark Childress (Paperback)

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  • East Tupelo was a sprinkling of poor houses at the scratched-out back edge of Mississippi--and the birthplace of a boy who would become the greatest rock legend of his time.
  • About the Author: Mark Childress was born in Alabama, grew up in the Midwest and the South, and was graduated from the University of Alabama.
  • 576 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Psychological

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About the Book



Childress takes readers on a wild ride through the last three decades, as hishero, Leroy Kirby, becomes the greatest rock legend of his time.



Book Synopsis



East Tupelo was a sprinkling of poor houses at the scratched-out back edge of Mississippi--and the birthplace of a boy who would become the greatest rock legend of his time.

In Tender, novelist Mark Childress has redefined the American epic. He takes us on a wild ride through the last three decades as his fictional hero, Leroy Kirby, makes his meteoric rise to stardom, from the poverty-stricken child of an overprotective mother and absent father, to an icon who stands for everything American--a role that will ultimately consume him. After reading Tender, you will never think about the South, fame, or rock-and-roll the same way again.



About the Author



Mark Childress was born in Alabama, grew up in the Midwest and the South, and was graduated from the University of Alabama. His articles and reviews have appeared in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Times Literary Supplement, Southern Living, and the Birmingham News, among other publications. He is the author of three children's books and four novels: A World Made of Fire, V for Victor, Tender, and Crazy in Alabama. He lives in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.99 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x 1.44 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.57 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 576
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Psychological
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Mark Childress
Language: English
Street Date: April 28, 1998
TCIN: 93506540
UPC: 9780345419033
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-1223
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.57 pounds
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Q: Who is the author of Tender?

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  • A: Tender is written by Mark Childress, an accomplished author with a rich background in literature.

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Q: What genre does the book belong to?

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  • A: Tender falls under the genres of fiction and psychological literature, focusing on the complexities of fame.

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Q: What is the main theme of the book Tender?

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  • A: The book explores the rise to fame and the emotional toll it takes on the protagonist, Leroy Kirby.

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Q: What is the primary setting of Tender?

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  • A: The story is set primarily in East Tupelo, Mississippi, reflecting its historical and cultural significance.

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Q: How many pages does Tender have?

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