The Willow Tree

Friendship between a bum Moshi and a teenager Bobby is based on deep empathy and acceptance that Holocaust survivior Moshi has developed as part of his life experiences. Moshi's help transforms Bobby; Bobby's life energy enriches Moshi's lonely life. Booby is a poor black boy who seeks revenge on the gang who attacked him and his girlfriend. His aggression is turned around by Moshi's care and friendship. 

WARNING: not for the faint of heart - some descriptions of violence are horrifying, and there are many sad-endings 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Willow_Tree_(novel) 

http://www.gadflyonline.com/archive/August99/archive-hubertselby.html 

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Author(s): 
Hubert Selby
Jr.
Year: 
1998
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Country: 
USA
Germany