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This Boy's Life
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This Boy's Life
Classic memoir of a young boy's unusual travels with his mother
By the author of Old SchoolAlso a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio
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The author of The Barracks Thief and Hunters in the Snow recreates his boyhood experiences, relating how he and his mother travelled throughout the United States, and tracing his experiences and changes from young boy to manhood against the background of a violent and wildly optimistic America.
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iThis Boy's Life by Tobias Wolff is lauded for its poignant and vivid portrayal of childhood and adolescence. Critics often highlight Wolff's candid and evocative narrative style, which captures the turbulent and transformative experiences of his early life. The memoir's wit, emotional depth, and honesty have been praised for offering both a personal and universal glimpse into the complexities of growing up.
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ISBN: 9780747546016
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 September 1999
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 187g
Pages: 256
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About the Author
The author of three collections of stories, Tobias Wolff lives with his family near Stanford University, where he is the director of the creative writing program.
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