36 pages 1 hour read

Laura Schroff, Alex Tresniowski

An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-Year-Old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely Meeting with Destiny

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2010

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski's An Invisible Thread receives praise for its heartwarming and inspirational true story about an unexpected friendship across social divides. Reviewers laud its emotional depth and powerful message about human connection. Some criticism arises regarding perceived sentimentality and occasional repetition, but overall, it remains a compelling and uplifting read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read An Invisible Thread?

Readers who would enjoy An Invisible Thread by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski are those who appreciate true stories of unexpected friendships and personal transformation. Fans of books such as The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls and The Blind Side by Michael Lewis will find similar themes of resilience, compassion, and the impact of human connection.

Recommended

Reading Age

14-18years

Lexile Level

HL800L

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Family
Values/Ideas: Fate
Society: Community
Topics
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Poverty
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Genre
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Children's Literature
Biography