King Of The Mild Frontier: An Ill-advised Autobiography, Chris Crutcher; Greenwillow Books

“Chris Crutcher, author of young adult novels such as “Ironman” and “Whale Talk,” as well as short stories, tells of growing up in Cascade, Idaho, and becoming a writer.”
Robin’s Note: Jack Gantos’ Hole in My Life is an intriguing memoir of a life that could have gone horribly awry, and this memoir is very engaging but in a different way.  Chris Crutcher is know for many teen novels, but his memoir is charming and often laugh out loud funny.  If the crime element is what appealed to you in Hole in My Life, this title doesn’t have that same allure, but as a memoir of a regular guy who went on to become a top-notch writer, it’s a solid choice.