“Grieving widower finds redemption coaching Little League after suicide attempt.”
The Twelfth Angel
十二番目の天使
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Grieving widower finds redemption coaching Little League after suicide attempt.
A bittersweet and meditative adaptation of the English language novel The 12th Angel by Og Mandino. After the sudden death of his wife and child, John Harding spirals into despair. Deprived of his motivation to live, his attempt at suicide is unexpectedly interrupted by the arrival of a friend who wants him to coach the town's Little League team. Can John restore meaning to his life? (Source: MU)
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A Manga Publication
- Format 5 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 0h 40m approx
- Published Aug 2009 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M34759 catalog