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The End Of Boys (2011)

by Peter Brown Hoffmeister(Favorite Author)

3.78 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1593764200 (ISBN13: 9781593764203)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Soft Skull Press

review 1: I'm not quite sure what to say about this book. Hoffmeister describes a painful adolescence in this memoir - he went to some very dark places inside himself. Which reflected in lots of violence and destructive behaviour. I was surprised that as everything went wrong, his parents packed him off to other friends, other family ie anywhere but home. He came out at the other end, as did his brother & sisters. Interesting point in the last chapter - the two youngest children were raised by the same parents but in a totally different family. Learning from mistakes I guess, & holding the parental reins less tightly. Worth reading.
review 2: Peter Hoffmeister's memoir describes his childhood years filled with anxiety and growing up in a dysfunctional family, his t... moreroubling teenage years and his path to a changed life. I read this as a book club selection and perhaps would not have selected it on my own. But this is what I enjoy about a book club ... to be stretched and expand my reading taste. Peter Hoffmeister hit a "home run" during the last few chapters. It was good to see how we all can make a difference in someone's life, see potential and cheer someone on as a teacher, friend, spouse or family member. I'm glad I read this book. less

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