Don't Cry

"Don't Cry is about two brothers, Francis and Nicky. Francis, the older of the two, provides narration and serves as central character. The story follows Francis throughout the year, as he experiences and explores many formative events: he falls in love; encounters violence and death; and discovers sex. The true focus of the book however, is his relationship with Nicky, as Francis comes to terms with his role as older brother to the frustrated and troubled boy. This book was made possible with a generous grant from the Xeric Foundation."--Pages [2-3] of cover.