Pawns
The Farm, Nebish, Minnesota, 1950s
By Wendell Affield | Publisher: Hawthorn Petal Press
About the book
Caught between a mentally ill mother and a stepfather with undiagnosed PTSD, Author Wendell Affield’s childhood was marked by family dysfunction. In this memoir, which includes nearly 100 illustrations, he recounts growing up on an isolated farm in northern Minnesota in the 1950s.
Musty letters, documents, and sixty-year-old photo negatives conjured memories as Affield pored over them. Faded photos and hand-written birth dates on the backs reveal that the author's mother feared forgetting her children after she was committed to a mental institution, her children in foster homes. Follow along on this journey as Affield researches his own childhood and uncovers brand new details about himself and his family.
Editions of Pawns
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781945902031
- EBook
- ISBN 9781945902048
- Kindle
- ISBN B079RC4CHJ
Read an Excerpt
Caught between a mentally ill mother and a stepfather with undiagnosed PTSD, Author Wendell Affield’s childhood was marked by family dysfunction. In this memoir, which includes nearly 100 illustrations, he recounts growing up on an isolated farm in northern Minnesota in the 1950s.
Musty letters, documents, and sixty-year-old photo negatives conjured memories as Affield pored over them. Faded photos and hand-written birth dates on the backs reveal that the author's mother feared forgetting her children after she was committed to a mental institution, her children in foster homes. Follow along on this journey as Affield researches his own childhood and uncovers brand new details about himself and his family.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawns about?
Caught between a mentally ill mother and a stepfather with undiagnosed PTSD, Author Wendell Affield’s childhood was marked by family dysfunction. In this memoir, which includes nearly 100 illustrations, he recounts growing up on an isolated farm in northern Minnesota in the 1950s.
Musty letters, documents, and sixty-year-old photo negatives conjured memories as Affield pored over them. Faded photos and hand-written birth dates on the backs reveal that the author's mother feared forgetting her children after she was committed to a mental institution, her children in foster homes. Follow along on this journey as Affield researches his own childhood and uncovers brand new details about himself and his family.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Pawns?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social and ethical issues > Violence and abuse in society
Where can I read a sample of Pawns?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781945902031
Is Pawns part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Chickenhouse Chronicles Book II
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Pawns?
Wendell Affield
Who is the Publisher of the book Pawns?
Hawthorn Petal Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Pawns is available as paperback(ISBN 9781945902031) and ebook(ISBN 9781945902048) and kindle(ISBN B079RC4CHJ)