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Spin Cycles
Brilliant, homeless and nearly invisible, a young man wanders through Boston, looking for meaning and hope. Extreme mood swings and an unusual outlook on life make it impossible for him to thrive in mainstream society. He finds comfort in laundromats, where he calms himself by watching clothes tumble round and round and round. And in the streets he finds other people like himself, below the radar, laboring to survive. Poignant and buoyant, Spin Cycles is a story of loss, discovery, and, just possibly, redemption.
86 pages, Paperback
First published October 15, 2014
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June 20, 2023
Charles Coe has become one of my favorite living poets/authors today. RTC
January 14, 2016
How beautiful. Poet Charles Coe paints a poignant picture of a brilliant, but mentally ill young man living on the streets of Boston. He takes solace in mathematical equations, bright autumn leaves, and laundromats while doing his best to avoid teen-aged bullies and jumping from a bridge. This book is intended for literacy learners, and it lends itself well to classroom discussion, but I found it a fulfilling read as well.
January 30, 2015
I really enjoyed reading this. The imagery is beautiful. It also asks some very though provoking questions and makes you search a little deeper inside yourself. I think that is a measure of a good book, if you take something from it and I did.
May 29, 2026
Almost perfect, and highly recommended for ages 8 to 108. Obviously written by a poet; just beautiful. Made me sniffle, but I don't call it a 'tear-jerker' because that means a story that manipulates the reader to cry - this one just shares something that clearly means a lot to the author.
Yes, it's Gemma Open Door, which means 2 things. First, it's well worth the read for anyone interested in something short & impactful. Second, it's written accessibly, for ESL students and Adult Literacy learners. No matter that I learned to read almost 60 years ago, I'm a fan of this imprint.
Yes, it's Gemma Open Door, which means 2 things. First, it's well worth the read for anyone interested in something short & impactful. Second, it's written accessibly, for ESL students and Adult Literacy learners. No matter that I learned to read almost 60 years ago, I'm a fan of this imprint.
November 27, 2019
There was no plot. It almost felt like a steam of consciousness instead of a short novel.
October 20, 2015
Someday I'll write like this and better.
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