About the book
William Kittredge's stunning memoir is at once autobiography, a family chronicle, and a Westerner's settling of accounts with the land he grew up in. This is the story of a grandfather whose single-minded hunger for property won him a ranch the size of Delaware but estranged him from his family; of a father who farmed with tractors and drainage ditches but consorted with movie stars; and of Kittredge himself, who was raised by cowboys and saw them become obsolete, who floundered through three marriages, hard drinking, and madness before becoming a writer. Host hauntingly, Hole in the Sky is an honest reckoning of the American myth that drove generations of Americans westward -- and what became of their dream after they reached the edge.
Editions of Hole in the Sky
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679411666
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679740063
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307765833
Read an Excerpt
William Kittredge's stunning memoir is at once autobiography, a family chronicle, and a Westerner's settling of accounts with the land he grew up in. This is the story of a grandfather whose single-minded hunger for property won him a ranch the size of Delaware but estranged him from his family; of a father who farmed with tractors and drainage ditches but consorted with movie stars; and of Kittredge himself, who was raised by cowboys and saw them become obsolete, who floundered through three marriages, hard drinking, and madness before becoming a writer. Host hauntingly, Hole in the Sky is an honest reckoning of the American myth that drove generations of Americans westward -- and what became of their dream after they reached the edge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hole in the Sky about?
William Kittredge's stunning memoir is at once autobiography, a family chronicle, and a Westerner's settling of accounts with the land he grew up in. This is the story of a grandfather whose single-minded hunger for property won him a ranch the size of Delaware but estranged him from his family; of a father who farmed with tractors and drainage ditches but consorted with movie stars; and of Kittredge himself, who was raised by cowboys and saw them become obsolete, who floundered through three marriages, hard drinking, and madness before becoming a writer. Host hauntingly, Hole in the Sky is an honest reckoning of the American myth that drove generations of Americans westward -- and what became of their dream after they reached the edge.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hole in the Sky?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of Hole in the Sky?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679411666
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hole in the Sky?
William Kittredge
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Hole in the Sky is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679411666) and paperback(ISBN 9780679740063) and ebook(ISBN 9780307765833)
Where can I buy Hole in the Sky online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Hole in the Sky from below
Where can I buy Hole in the Sky?