First published 1990
James Thurber takes readers on a wild ride through his madcap Ohio upbringing, where zany relatives and absurd misadventures are the order of the day. From a grandfather who insists on burning the family home to the ground to a family dog that terrorizes the neighborhood, Thurber's anecdotes are both uproariously funny and touchingly poignant. At the heart of these stories lies a childhood that is equal parts chaos and wonder, shaping the keen observational skills and singular humor that would make Thurber one of America's most beloved humorists.
Genres: humor, 20th-century, american, autobiography, biography-memoir, comedy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: found-family
Setting: United States
Period: 20th century
86 pages · Paperback · HarpPeren