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This is a splendid memoir, an affectionate and unvarnished recollection of the life of one of America's best-loved writers today. Beginning with his upbringing in Depression-era Oklahoma, this book spans Hillerman's tour of duty in France in World War II, his newspaper career, and his now legendary entry into publishing. Photo inserts.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [332]-341).

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In this affectionate and unvarnished recollection of his past, Tony Hillerman looks at seventy-six years spent getting from hard-times farm boy to bestselling author. Using the gifts of a talented novelist and reporter, Hillerman draws brilliant portrait not just of his life, but of the world around him.
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Tony Hillerman was the former president of the Mystery Writers of America and received its Edgar® and Grand Master awards. His other honors include the Center for the American Indian’s Ambassador Award, the Silver Spur Award for the best novel set in the West, and the Navajo Tribe’s Special Friend Award. He lived with his wife in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Patrick Michaels, November 30, 2009 (view all comments by Patrick Michaels)
“Seldom Disappointed”, the words of Hillerman’s mother, sums up Hillerman’s memoir that, although not anything like his murder mysteries, is human, humble and candid. Hillerman describes the various fazes of his life. In typical Hillerman fashion, he tells tales with some dialogue of his coming of age, serving in the military, becoming a reporter, a husband, a father of six and a writer. For those interested in his writings, aren’t we all, in the addendum he lists his books and includes little shorts about his experience in writing them. He also tells what it was like on the road selling his books and even his errors. Did you know one of his character's, Jim Chee, jumps into a dialogue when he hadn't entered the room? Fan's such as myself will find this an enjoyable read in the behind the scenes of this author's beginnings and final works.
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ISBN:
9780060505868
Author:
Hillerman, Tony
Publisher:
Harper Perennial
Author:
Hillerman, Tony
Author:
by Tony Hillerman
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
American - General
Subject:
20th century
Subject:
Mystery & Detective Fiction
Subject:
Novelists, American
Subject:
General Biography
Subject:
Novelists, American -- 20th century.
Subject:
Hillerman, Tony
Subject:
Biography-Literary
Copyright:
2001
Edition Number:
1st Perennial ed.
Edition Description:
Trade PB
Series Volume:
1.
Publication Date:
20021031
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
8.04x5.35x.96 in. .70 lbs.
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