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Book Synopsis: A mesmerizing memoir from a literary legend, giving readers a new perspective on the origins of Hatchet and other famed survival stories.
His name is synonymous with high-stakes wilderness survival adventures. Now, beloved author Gary Paulsen portrays a series of life-altering moments from his turbulent childhood as his own original survival story.
If not for his summer escape from a shockingly neglectful Chicago upbringing to a North Woods homestead at age five, there never would have been a Hatchet.
Without the encouragement of the librarian who handed him his first book at age thirteen, he may never have become a reader.
And without his desperate teenage enlistment in the Army, he would not have discovered his true calling as a storyteller.
An entrancing account of grit and growing up, perfect for newcomers and lifelong fans alike, this is the famed author at his rawest and most real.
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Are you a fan of thrilling wilderness survival adventures? Then you won't want to miss the mesmerizing memoir, "Gone to the Woods" by literary legend Gary Paulsen. In this incredible book, Paulsen provides readers with a new perspective on the origins of his famous survival stories, including the beloved "Hatchet".
What sets "Gone to the Woods" apart is that it dives deep into Paulsen's own life-altering moments, drawing from his turbulent childhood. From his daring escape at age five from a shockingly neglectful Chicago upbringing to finding solace on a North Woods homestead, this memoir uncovers the captivating events that shaped the author's captivating stories.
But it wasn't just the wilderness that shaped Paulsen's future. As a teenager, he found refuge within the pages of his first book, handed to him by a caring librarian. This pivotal moment ignited his love for reading and set him on a path to becoming a renowned author. And it wasn't until his teenage enlistment in the Army that Paulsen discovered his true calling as a storyteller.
Whether you're new to Gary Paulsen's work or a lifelong fan, "Gone to the Woods" promises to enchant and captivate you with its raw and real portrayal of grit and growing up. Don't miss your chance to experience this extraordinary memoir.
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