Weeping Underwater Looks A Lot Like Laughter

by Michael J. White

George Flynn is the new nobody at St. Pius High School, until he falls in with the enchanting Schell sisters. Emily, an aspiring actress, is the object of his infatuation. But there's something special about her quirky younger sister, Katie, who has her own crush on George, not to mention a scathing deadpan sense of humor in the face of multiple sclerosis.

When an accident destroys their delicate balance, George and Emily find themselves searching for forgiveness yet losing each other.

With no-holds-barred honesty and razor-sharp wit, Michael J. White's debut novel explores friendship, first love, and a young man's need to come of age without coming undone.

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Michael J. White was born and raised in St. Louis, though he also spent several years in Chicago and Des Moines. He has taught English in South Korea, Peru, Poland, and New York City. A Columbia MFA graduate, he lives in Denver.

White turns a "new kid in town" tale of lusting after the most beautiful girl in high school, into a compelling story of moral choices. The characters of George Flynn and the Schell sisters ring with clarity and truth.