Sometimes, a novel comes along that is so impactful and timely that, once you have read it, it must be shared, then parts reread and discussed with your reading partner. After that, the national attention is so great Mr. Clowers will have to give a lecture to explain his thesis about Larry, Rita, and the new compassionate state for mental illness, addiction, and business affairs. The healing is about to begin Join in. If you have read The Case for Larry Fleming or After We Left the Farm recently, don't buy this one. This is the original, edited version.