Told in a flashback, Jacob Jankowski's story details his experiences as part of a circus family during the Depression years. Through all of life's twists and turns, he not only becomes a protector for his adopted circus family and for the mistreated animals but also manages to fall in love with Marlena, one of the star performers.
This novel has a little of everything: action, romance, and intrigue.
The movie was extraordinary! I can't wait to read the book. I love Mrs. Caudill
ReplyDeleteI started to read because I was intrigued by the way Gruen was viewing the world through the eyes of the main character...as an old man. Gruen did the research and brought the history of the traveling circus alive. A touching story that made me think about life.
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