Monday Morning Book Review--Jerk, California

Jerk, California by Jonathan Friesen--Sam has Tourette's syndrome. His stepfather calls him useless and people mock his affliction. As Sam graduates from high school, he meets an old man who changes his views on his life and his disease. A cross-country journey leads him to more discoveries. This is a beautiful story of a young man's coming to terms with who he is and what he can be.