Eleanor Henderson
Eleanor Henderson is an American author known for her novel 'Ten Thousand Saints,' which was named one of the 10 Best Books of 2011 by The New York Times and was adapted into a movie. She has also written for publications such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Her work often explores themes of youth, family, and social issues.
Books
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1. Ten Thousand Saints
"Ten Thousand Saints" by Eleanor Henderson is a coming-of-age story set in the 1980s in New York City's East Village. The novel follows the lives of three teenagers, Teddy, Jude, and Eliza, as they navigate their way through the punk rock scene, drug addiction, and the AIDS epidemic. When Teddy dies of a drug overdose, Jude sets out on a journey to find his biological father, a former hippie who now lives in Vermont and runs a health food store. Along the way, Jude discovers a new sense of identity and purpose as he becomes involved in the straight-edge movement and begins to understand the true meaning of family and friendship.
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