First published 1962
Wallace Stegner roams the untamed Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan, recounting the hardships and joys of his family's homestead. As the son of a restless father, Stegner grapples with the pull of the frontier and the encroaching modern world. Through vivid anecdotes and keen observation, he captures the pioneer spirit, the sweeping landscape, and the fragile community on the edge of change. At its heart, Wolf Willow is a poignant reflection on memory, home, and the profound relationship between people and place.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, family-drama
Setting: Cypress Hills Region (Alta. and Sask.), Montana, Saskatchewan
Period: 20th-century
320 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books