Free spirit : growing up on the road and off the grid

Title:

Author:

Safran, Joshua.

ISBN:

9781401324605

Physical Description:

viii, 273 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Abstract:

Tells the harrowing, yet wryly funny story of Safran's childhood chasing the perfect life off the grid--and how he and his mother survived the imperfect one they found instead. More than just a coming-of age story, "Free Spirit" is a journey of the spirit, as Safran reconnects with his Jewish roots; a tale of overcoming adversity; and a captivating read about a childhood unlike any other.

Personal Subject:

Safran, Joshua-Childhood and youth.

Safran, Joshua-Family.

Safran, Joshua-Travel-United States.

Subject Term:

Coming of age -- United States -- Case studies.

Mothers and sons -- United States -- Case studies.

Children of abused wives -- United States -- Biography.

Family violence -- United States -- Case studies.

Counterculture -- United States -- Case studies.

Geographic Term:

San Francisco (Calif.) -- Biography.