The Burbs : The Companion to The Old Neighborhood

Name: The Burbs : The Companion to The Old Neighborhood
Brand: Tortoise Books

Tortoise Books

Chicago\u2019s western suburbs. Young Joe Walsh is making a go of it at a new school, still haunted by his rough-and-tumble city upbringing. He\u2019s got some great opportunities\u2014a summer seminar at one of the world\u2019s top physics laboratories, a hard-hitting Catholic clergyman and boxing instructor who thinks he\u2019s got talent in the ring, and a beautiful girlfriend who\u2019s giving him some much-needed love and support. But the challenges of Chicago have followed him to its outskirts; his sister\u2019s struggling to recover after being shot by one of his former friends, his mom\u2019s unvarnished ways are rubbing their wealthy neighbors the wrong way, and his brother\u2019s fresh out of prison and falling into old habits. Like many young men before him, Joe\u2019s taking out his frustrations in the boxing ring, and\n\nThe Burbs\nThe Companion to The Old Neighborhood\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal M;