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Name: A hole in the world
Author: Richard Rhodes

Richard Rhodes' biography opens with the tragic suicide of his mother when he was just over a year old. After years of moving between homes, his father and brother Stanley were placed under the care of a harsh stepmother, who subjected them to starvation, long wilderness confinements, and emotional neglect. The boys' suffering continued until they were finally rescued and taken to a Missouri farm, where they began to recover and find stability. The book offers insight into the social life of Kansas City and Missouri during the early 20th century.

First publish date: 1990

Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir

Authors: Richard Rhodes

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