Hole In My Life - Softcover

Gantos, Jack

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786273372 ISBN 13: 9780786273379

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2005

Synopsis

The author relates how, as a young adult, he became a drug user and smuggler, was arrested, did time in prison, and eventually got out and went to college, all the while hoping to become a writer.

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Review:

"A memoir, by turns harrowing and hilarious, about a huge mistake."--"Miami Herald" "His account is remarkably free of both self-pity and self-censorship. . . . This is a tale of courage and redemption, proving that a bad start in life does not have to lead to a bad life story."--"The New York Times Book Review" "Gantos really is Everyman, but an Everyman who has landed himself into a deeper pit than most. What separates Gantos is the determination that took him out of his dreams and into a successful life as a writer. Those writerly skills are in full evidence here, in this thoughtful and provocative memoir as valuable to those who have never heard of Gantos as to those who have read all of his books."--"Hyde Park Review of Books" "The ultimate cautionary tale."--"Smithsonian" "This true tale of the worst year in the author's life will be a big surprise for his many fans. . . .This is a story of mistakes, dues, redemption, and finally success at what he always wanted to do: write books."--"Kirkus Reviews", Starred Review

Book Description:

A powerful and inspiring memoir about his journey from prisoner to published writer by Jack Gantos

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Pr
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0786273372
• ISBN 13: 9780786273379
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 235