Burning Fence: A Western Memoir of Fatherhood

A memoir of startling emotion and grace, Burning Fence is the story of the men in Craig Lesley's family: absent father, Rudell, tough stepfather, Vern, adopted son, Wade, and Craig Lesley himself. Their story is one of hardship, violence, and cautious, heartbreaking attempts toward compassion. Lesley's fearless journey through his family history provides a remarkable portrait of hard living in the Western states, and confirms his place as one of the region's very best storytellers.

Author: Craig Lesley
Publisher: Picador USA
Published: 08/22/2006
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780312426255

About the Author

Craig Lesley received the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Book Award for The Sky Fisherman, Winterkill, and Talking Leaves. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Portland, Oregon, where he teaches at Portland State University.

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