| Burning Fence: A Western Memoir of Fatherhood Contributor(s): Lesley, Craig (Author) |
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ISBN: 0312426259 ISBN-13: 9780312426255 Publisher: Picador USA OUR PRICE: $25.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2006 Annotation: A memoir of startling emotion and grace, "Burning Fence" is the story of the men in Craig Lesley's family: absent father, Rudell, tough stepfather, Vern, adopted son, Wade, and Craig Lesley himself. Their story is one of hardship, violence, and cautious, heartbreaking attempts toward compassion. Lesley's fearless journey through his family history provides a remarkable portrait of hard living in the Western states, and confirms his place as one of the region's very best storytellers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Parenting - Fatherhood - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (1.10 lbs) 384 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Geographic Orientation - Oregon - Cultural Region - Pacific Northwest - Sex & Gender - Masculine - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A memoir of startling emotion and grace, Burning Fence is the story of the men in Craig Lesley's family: absent father, Rudell, tough stepfather, Vern, adopted son, Wade, and Craig Lesley himself. Their story is one of hardship, violence, and cautious, heartbreaking attempts toward compassion. Lesley's fearless journey through his family history provides a remarkable portrait of hard living in the Western states, and confirms his place as one of the region's very best storytellers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lesley, Craig: - CRAIG LESLEY received the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award for The Sky Fisherman, Winterkill, and Talking Leaves. He teaches at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon, where he lives with his wife and two daughters. |