An intimate memoir by the award-winning author of The Corrections describes growing up in a family of all boys in Webster Groves, Missouri, reflecting on such topics as the dynamics of a Christian youth fellowship, the influence of Kafka's fiction on his quest to lose his virginity, his role as the school prankster, his marriage, global warming, and the life lessons he has learned from birds. Reprint. 75,000 first printing.
Jonathan Franzen
Jonathan Franzen is an American author known for his novel "The Corrections," a sharp social commentary on family dysfunction and modern American life. His literary style is characterized by intricate plots, complex characters, and insightful observations on contemporary society. Franzen's work has influenced a generation of writers with its depth and honesty.