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Brick by Brick

Available now · Contemporary fiction

Nick has a sharp sense of humor, people he loves and a life that cannot be explained by a case number. But when he enters the criminal justice system, other people’s assumptions begin speaking louder than he can.

A Deaf, autistic, gay man navigating incarceration, Nick confronts a world where missing information can become an accusation of disobedience, and asking to be understood does not guarantee that anyone will listen. Inside, he builds relationships with other Deaf and disabled people, shares what he knows and struggles to hold on to the connections that reach beyond the prison walls.

Outside, his family and friends face their own uncertainty. Merry brings fierce affection and theatrical humor; Juliet brings faith, practical determination and questions no amount of preparation can answer. Their love matters, even when it cannot fix what is happening.

And when Nick comes home, freedom is only the beginning.

With warmth, anger and moments of unexpected joy, Brick by Brick explores incarceration, communication, grief and the difficult work of rebuilding a life. At its heart are the friendships, ordinary pleasures and stubborn hopes that remain when the world has mistaken one chapter for the whole story.

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