A Childhood: The Biography of a Place by Harry Crews
This book is a memoir of the author's early years in Bacon County, Georgia, during the Great Depression. It details his life in a poverty-stricken, rural community, exploring themes of hardship, resilience, and the human spirit. Despite the harsh circumstances, the author also recounts moments of joy and beauty, offering a vivid and compelling portrait of his childhood and the place that shaped him.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 9th on The Best Southern Nonfiction of All Time (Oxford American)
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)