The Simple Gift

by Steven Herrick

A special reissue of a bestselling and award - winning Australian classic from popular author Steven Herrick. My hand in his stops trembling, for a moment. When the paths of a runaway teenage boy, an old hobo and a rich girl intersect in an abandoned train yard, each carries their own personal baggage. Over early mornings, long walks and cheap coffee they discover, no matter how big or small, it's the simple gifts in life that really make a difference. A life - affirming look at humanity, generosity and love.

• ISBN13: 9780702231339
• Publish Date: 5 June 2000
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: AU
• Imprint: University of Queensland Press
• Format: Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
• Pages: 216
• Language: English

Reviews

[Sarah Says]

Oh Steven Herrick I have fallen in love with your writing! I read Another Night in Mullet Town, then Slice and now The Simple Gift = I am hooked.

The Simple Gift was beautiful. I actually hugged the book at the end.

This is a story of friendship and second chances, of healing and new love. Caitlin, Billy & Old Bill; three people from different walks of life brought together by circumstance with the result being that they all end up making each other’s life better.

[Kelly]

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The Simple Gift was simply that, absolutely brilliant. Written in free verse, it follows the lives of three separate individuals that find one another through circumstance, with sixteen year old Billy being at the center of the story. It was incredibly emotional, powerful and passionate. Not only does the storyline told in verse make The Simple Gift unique, it adds to the beauty and emotion. I'm an instant fan of Steven Herrick, and The Simple Gift has left me lost for words.

Just immaculate.