A single young man named Noel is shocked to find that he's going to be a father. He had a brief affair with a woman who now says she's pregnant with his child and is she is terminally ill. Noel is not the best person to become a father for he spends too much time drinking, is a loner, still lives with his parents, and dislikes his "going nowhere"job. To further all these problems the social worker assigned to this case does not want Noel to have baby Frankie and seems to want him to "mess up". But many people want Noel to succeed. Emily, a visiting cousin. is a great help to Noel. People he barely knewant to help take care of Frankie. The community comes together to take turns babysitting when Noel works and attends night school. Everyone loves Frankie and wants Noel to succeed. You find yourself cheering Noel and Frankie on. The author portrays person so true to real life. Enjoyable read.
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