Within and Without, by Harry Henry Wallace
It’s the summer of 1986, and fifteen-year-old Ruben, torn between two worlds, embarks on a life-altering journey to his family’s homeland in Chile.
Caught between his Chilean roots and life in Australia, Ruben is faced with a pivotal choice. Guided by a wise old Indian and a cryptic lesson on fate, his idyllic summer takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with his half-cousin—a forbidden love—and faces the painful reality of returning to Australia.
Three years later, Ruben is reluctantly drawn back to Chile, this time with his father, with whom he has a troubled relationship. As he navigates the complexities of the Medina family and his culture, Ruben embarks on a profound spiritual awakening that will change him forever.
A poignant coming-of-age tale, Within and Without explores the power of love, fate, and self-discovery. It reminds us that life is both the path we choose and the path chosen for us.
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