This Boy's Life
Book • 1989
This Boy's Life is a memoir by Tobias Wolff that recounts his challenging childhood in the 1950s.
The story follows Wolff, who goes by Jack, and his mother as they move from Florida to Utah in pursuit of the uranium boom.
The memoir explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and the struggles of adolescence.
Wolff's experiences include academic challenges, involvement with troubled peers, and a journey of self-discovery.
The story follows Wolff, who goes by Jack, and his mother as they move from Florida to Utah in pursuit of the uranium boom.
The memoir explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and the struggles of adolescence.
Wolff's experiences include academic challenges, involvement with troubled peers, and a journey of self-discovery.
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Mentioned by the host when discussing the rise in popularity of memoirs in the 1990s.
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