First published 2000
When Hilary Hemingway inherits an old audio tape, she uncovers her father's untold stories of hunting adventures with his famous brother Ernest. As she delves into this unexpected legacy, Hilary must reconcile her complex feelings about her father's suicide and the larger-than-life shadow of her uncle. Weaving together family drama and outdoor thrills, this memoir offers a poignant look at the bonds and rifts between two Hemingway men.
Genres: 20th-century, adventure, biography-memoir, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, reconciliation
Setting: United States
Period: 20th Century
336 pages · Hardcover · Riverhead Books
Content warnings: suicide