The Man Who Forgot How to Laugh

By Linda Raab

Victor is a young man who wanders through the countryside trying to forget the tragedy that devastated his life. He settles in a small village where he and his previous life are unknown to the townspeople. In his day-to-day business as a blacksmith he encounters Ranette, who sees the despair in Victor and tries unceasingly to befriend him. As the story unfolds, a surprise awaits them both when Victor reveals his secret and Ranette must face the consequences of her meddling.

Set in an imaginary time and place, The Man Who Forgot How to Laugh is a timeless and persuasive tale, mingling mystery and romance with the power of goodness and the strength of being a good example. This book shows how perseverance and forgiveness create hope when one has lost heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Linda Raab
• Release date: Nov 11, 2011
• ISBN: 9781452484020

Linda Raab

Linda Raab has a M.S. in education, and her teaching career at the middle school level spans 39 years, from Chicago to her hometown of Bedford in southern Indiana. Her specialties include English, journalism, and history. She also studied art and design in Paris and Rome. Known as Dear Raaby, Linda has been giving teens advice since 1989, first as editor of The Cutter’s Edge, a middle school publication, and more recently as a weekly guest columnist for the Times-Mail in Bedford, Indiana. In 1996 she was awarded Teacher of the Year for distinguished service to the youth of Bedford. Linda lives in Bedford with her husband James, and may be reached at [e-mail] for book signings or other information.

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