Riding Toward Everywhere - by William T Vollmann (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Vollmann is a relentlessly curious, endlessly sensitive, and unequivocally adventurous examiner of human existence. In his work, he offers readers a gorgeously written immersion in the trainhopping, hobo life. 66 b&w photos.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Arelentlessly curious, endlessly sensitive, and unequivocally adventurous examiner of human existence, William T. Vollmann now takes to the rails. In the company of experienced fellow train-hopper Steve, Vollmann trawls the secretive waters of a unique underground lifestyle--subjecting both our national romance with and skepticism about the hobo life to his finely tuned, analytical eye. Carrying on in the footloose tradition of Huckleberry Finn, he offers a moving, strikingly modern vision of the American dream, brilliantly exploring both our deeply ingrained romanticizing of freedom and the myriad ways we restrict the very freedoms we profess to admire.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A writer whose books tower over the work of his contemporaries."--<em>Washington Post Book World</em><br><br>"An immense literary talent."--<em>New York Times</em><br><br>"Intrepid journalist and novelist William T. Vollman's colossal body of work stands unsurpassed for its range, moral imperative, and artistry."--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>"A monster; monster talent, ambition, and accomplishment."--<em>Los Angeles Times</em><br>
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