Writing Home: The Story of Author Thomas Wolfe (Hardcover)

Description

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Thomas Wolfe remains one of America's most famous writers and figures. His experiences and relationships with his family and his hometown shaped his writing later in life, adding a level of realism and depth to his books still celebrated to this day. In Laura Boffa's book, Writing Home, she explores Wolfe's early life from his childhood home in Asheville, North Carolina to his travels around the Midwest, and eventual return to Asheville. Beautiful illustrations throughout bring Wolfe's story to life. It is the story of one young man's journey to become a writer, a journey filled with triumph, longing, and a desire to follow one's dream...

About the Author

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Laura Boffa grew up in Granville, Ohio until she relocated to South Korea after graduation to teach English. She has since returned to the United States and now focuses on her writing, her garden, and her four pet ducks in Asheville, North Carolina. She works with family literacy programs to help kids find their creative voices.