Description
This powerful memoir chronicles the tumultuous adolescence of a young boy navigating a world of instability and shifting identities. Following his mother's restless search for a better life, he grapples with a new stepfather's harshness and his own burgeoning sense of self. Through a series of impulsive acts and desperate schemes, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately forging a path toward a future filled with possibility. Tobias Wolff's masterful prose captures the raw emotions, poignant humor, and enduring resilience of youth.
Available Editions
paperback
Grove Press
Published Jan 1, 1989
288 pages
ISBN: 9780802136688
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Details
First Published
1989
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for This Boy's Life by Tobias Wolff.