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A book for the child who "looks for answers to his questions about his growing body, his budding mind, his sometimes puzzling emotions, his developing abilities."
This is a story of a first generation son of immigrant parents who came to America after the turn-of-the-century in the early 1900's. It traces the life of a boy who never lost sight of who he was or what was expected of him. His formative years were spent during the great depression in an area that had little to offer but where much was expected even when the going proved difficult. It is a story that disguises pathos as humor even though the humor is genuine. It portrays a life fraught with difficulty but where each difficulty is overcome by sheer force of willpower. The writer displays affection for his mother by portraying a person of such great strength and character that one must imagi...