Description

In this warm, candid memoir, Jerry Spinelli traces his journey from childhood in Norristown, Pennsylvania, through his high-school years, recounting the small triumphs, awkward missteps, and formative experiences that shaped him. He revisits first kisses, athletic mishaps, school troubles, family memories, and other universal moments with humor, honesty, and affection. Blending vivid storytelling with thoughtful reflection, the book captures the exhilaration, embarrassment, and uncertainty of growing up while offering an intimate portrait of the experiences that helped shape a future writer.

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paperback

Alfred A. Knopf

Published Jan 1, 1998

160 pages

ISBN: 9780679987918

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First Published

1998

Language

eng

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