Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood
Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021357
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Northern Minnesota • 1940s
2021
Adult
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
In Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood, Gary Paulsen recounts his challenging early life experiences through vivid storytelling. Person-first narratives depict his survival and resilience, highlighting formative moments and profound influences on his path to becoming a celebrated author. The memoir offers insight into the events and people that shaped his journey from a difficult childhood to literary success.
Challenging
Emotional
Inspirational
Contemplative
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Gary Paulsen's Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood offers an evocative, heartfelt memoir of resilience. Critics praise its vivid narration and emotional depth, although some find the narrative pacing uneven. Paulsen's storytelling captivates but may lean too heavily on introspection for some readers. Overall, it's a moving read for fans of poignant life stories.
Who Should Read Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood?
Readers who enjoy Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood by Gary Paulsen are typically drawn to autobiographies about resilience in adversity. Fans of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls or Educated by Tara Westover would appreciate Paulsen's compelling narrative and survival themes.
5,825 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Northern Minnesota • 1940s
2021
Adult
12-18 years
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