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In The Prince of Frogtown Rick Bragg returns to his Alabama roots to examine the bonds between fathers and sons. Drawing on his own experience as a stepfather to a ten‑year‑old boy, Bragg reflects on his relationship with his father, the legacy of a working‑class family, and the unexpected journey into fatherhood that reshapes his sense of identity. The narrative weaves personal memoir with broader insights into family dynamics, heritage, and the evolving role of the modern father.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Rick Bragg
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