The Sweet HereafterBy: Russell Banks When fourteen children from the small town of Sam Dent are lost in a tragic accident, its citizens are confronted with one of lifes most difficult and disturbing questions: When the worst happens, whom do you blame, and how do you cope? Masterfully written, it is a large hearted novel that brings to life a cast of unforgettable small town characters and illuminates the mysteries and realities of love as well as grief. The Sweet