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This Boy's Life

A Memoir
Pages
304
Published
1989
Language
English

Synopsis

Tobias Wolff's memoir recounts his turbulent childhood, marked by a restless mother and an abusive stepfather. From paper routes and fistfights to moments of genuine connection, this is the story of a young boy navigating a difficult world in 1950s America and searching for his identity.

About the author

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Tobias Wolff

Tobias Wolff is the author of the memoir This Boy's Life, a powerful look back at his youth. His writing often explores themes of memory, identity, and the complexities of family.