The Honest Truth, Dan Gemeinhart
The Honest Truth, Dan Gemeinhart
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The Honest Truth

Author: Dan Gemeinhart

Narrator: Nick Podehl

Unabridged: 4 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/27/2015


Synopsis

The debut of a phenomenal new middle-grade talent.In all the ways that matter, Mark is a normal kid. He's got a dog named Beau and a best friend, Jessie. He likes to take photos and write haiku poems in his notebook. He dreams of climbing a mountain one day.But in one important way, Mark is not like other kids at all. Mark is sick. The kind of sick that means hospitals. And treatments. The kind of sick some people never get better from.So Mark runs away. He leaves home with his camera, his notebook, his dog, and a plan to reach the top of Mount Rainier—even if it's the last thing he ever does.The Honest Truth is a rare and extraordinary novel about big questions, small moments, and the incredible journey of the human spirit.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jesse (JesseTheReader) on September 14, 2015

A story of a boy on a journey to finding out the important things in life. A remarkable story with beautiful writing and heart wrenching moments.......more

Goodreads review by Maria on December 12, 2019

O Sonho Comanda a Vida Mark é um jovem de morte anunciada! Que faz alguém que está prestes a encontrar-se com a Morte? Faz o que se afigura mais lógico — procura, no pouco tempo que lhe resta, concretizar o Sonho da sua Vida. E Mark não imagina nada melhor que escalar o Monte Rainier. E por isso larga t......more

Goodreads review by Rizal on March 05, 2016

Oh my god. My heart. And I still can't believe that I finished it in 1 sitting. SO FREAKING GOOD! GO READ THIS! A brave boy. A life goal. Friendship.......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on September 28, 2014

What a moving story. I suppose it could be described as THE FAULT IN OUR STARS for the middle grade reader. A boy fighting cancer is determined to achieve his goal of climbing Mt. Rainier. It's also a beautiful story about friendships. And for those who love a good "boy and his dog" tale, it is that......more

Goodreads review by Anita on February 04, 2017

Reseña completa: [URL not allowed] Es una historia de lucha y de plantarle cara a la muerte. No os voy a mentir y es una historia triste pero a la vez es muy bonita. Había partes que me han partido el corazón, pero me ha encantado conocer a Mark y su historia. Y tiene un final......more