by Dave Eggers
Rating: 4.00 (1 ratings)
First published 2000
Dave Eggers is suddenly thrust into the role of guardian for his little brother Toph after their parents' tragic deaths. Overwhelmed by grief and new responsibilities, Dave navigates the complexities of adulthood, caregiving, and his own coming-of-age amidst the chaos. With raw, incisive prose, this memoir captures the profound emotional toll of loss and the relentless challenges of forging a future from the rubble of the past.
Genres: coming-of-age, memoir, biography-memoir, family-drama
Vibes: incisive, intimate, raw, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, grief
Setting: California, San Francisco, Berkeley, Florida
Period: 20th century
437 pages · Paperback · Vintage
Content warnings: death