The Punishment of Philly Alvarez

by Carolyn Van Dyke

Overview

Philly flees from the abuse of his dysfunctional childhood home. Blaming himself for the sin of molest, he fears dreadful punishment and wanders to various experiences--life on the streets as a runaway, childrens' shelter, juvenile hall, and eventually prison. Through it all he never relinquishes an unlikely hobby, throwing a baseball at a target. Designed only to relieve his churning emotions, the fetish achieves much more, a chance at the major leagues.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940016421148
Publisher:	Carolyn Van Dyke
Publication date:	06/20/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carolyn Van Dyke obtained a degree in economics from Stanford University, married a farmer, and produced a family of six children. Her work in the social services field brought her face to face with the dreadful results of child abuse. To relieve the day-to-day stress of this occupation, she discovered, with her husband, Fred, a pleasant pastime. They became ardent baseball fans and bought the first seats at the new Giants ballpark. Thus, the two interests in her life became the intertwined subjects of the story of Philly Alvarez. Carolyn now lives in a riverfront log cabin in California’s central valley.

Editorial Reviews

The Punishment of Philly Alvarez is a thrilling novel of child abuse, punishment and forgiveness. You will fall in love with Philly after the first page.

Nook - Juliana Leslie