Reissued to coincide with the release of the major motion picture directed by Steven Soderbergh, and with Robert Redford as executive producer, King of the Hill is the emotionally powerful story of a... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Wonderful read. An enlightening true tale of growing up during the depression. Highly recommend this book.
Fabulous Memoir
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Coming of Age autobiography of Hotchner as a 12 year old boy in St. Louis during the depression. Great, sad stories told perfectly. If you like this - read Bad Boy by Jim Thompson & Bound For Glory by Woody Guthrie - both take place at the same time & are equally adventuresome & sad.
READ IT!!!!!! :)
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Wonderful Book! Great piece of literature, can hardly believe this is a true story! how could he have gone through all of this? Really wonderful book, written from the perspective of a kid (him). This really is a MUST READ
The book was outstanding
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I recommend this book to anyone looking for good reading. Hotchner is able to hold your attention throughout the story. He makes the 1930's a pleasure to be a part of.
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