This Boy's Life

This memoir follows the turbulent journey of a young boy named Toby and his mother, as they are forced to constantly move and adapt after a divorce. Despite the challenges they face, they develop an unbreakable bond which helps Toby navigate adolescence. His struggles with a hostile stepfather lead him to engage in various schemes, culminating in an act of bold self-invention. With moments both heart-warming and humorous, this coming-of-age story paints a vivid picture of the frustrations and cruelties of growing up.