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The Edge of Sadness

by Edwin O'Connor · 1962

The story of Father Hugh, a middle-aged priest who grew up with the Carmody children in Boston but fell prey to alcoholism. Eventually, he does come back to Old St. Paul's, but he cuts himself off from any awareness of life going on. However, when the Carmodys come back into his life, things begin to happen.

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