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Charlie's Monument

An Allegory of Love
Book • 1976
Charlie's Monument tells the story of Charlie, a man born with significant physical deformities who becomes the town watchman.

Despite facing scorn and ridicule, Charlie perseveres and builds a monument to signify his existence and the lessons he learns about life.

The book explores themes of self-worth, perseverance, and the power of love.

Charlie eventually wins the respect of his peers and the love of a special woman who sees beyond his physical limitations.

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Greg Mckeown
as a book about a man with disabilities who builds a monument of rocks, connecting to the theme of intergenerational legacy.
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