Gary Paulsen tells the story of his childhood focusing on the times spent with his aunt and uncle as a small child, living in post-WWII Philippines, and his teenage years. He also ends his remembrances with his time in the army. The majority of this book is not happy memories. He had a hard childhood with two drunk parents that neglected him. Still, ultimately the book is hopeful as he finds his place -- both in the woods and in the library.
I've been looking forward to this book since I heard it was coming out. I was expecting more of a survival story set in the woods. Instead the woods are just a small portion that he shared in this book. Still, I enjoyed the story of how he overcame the disadvantages he had to become who he was meant to be. I did listen to this on audio and the audio version was well done.
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