Literary Nonfiction. Memoir. The hardcover publication (1995) of this "spare, poignant" memoir ( Time ) resulted in the arrest of a child molester and the headline: "Author's Writing on Abuse Brings New Victims Forward." Our 20th Anniversary Edition features a new introduction by Louise DeSalvo--author of Writing as a Way of Healing --contextualizing the events this book set in motion, the cries for help Hoffman received from men across the country, and the talk he had with an 11-year-old boy who thanked him "for making it ...
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Literary Nonfiction. Memoir. The hardcover publication (1995) of this "spare, poignant" memoir ( Time ) resulted in the arrest of a child molester and the headline: "Author's Writing on Abuse Brings New Victims Forward." Our 20th Anniversary Edition features a new introduction by Louise DeSalvo--author of Writing as a Way of Healing --contextualizing the events this book set in motion, the cries for help Hoffman received from men across the country, and the talk he had with an 11-year-old boy who thanked him "for making it stop." HALF THE HOUSE, an unflinching autobiography about a blue-collar family struggling to care for two terminally ill children as the third child, the author, is subjected at age 10 to sexual abuse by his coach, is also a moving work of literature and a testament to the healing power of truthtelling. It "offers heartening evidence... of the human capacity to endure and prevail" ( Washington Post ).
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Fair. This copy has clearly been enjoyed-expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
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Good. Size: 5x0x7; Has moderate shelf wear, highlighting, underlining and/or writing. Great used condition. Over 1, 000, 000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders.
