Wow. What a phenomenal memoir. I've read some of the fictional stories of Tobias Wolff before, but never his autobiographical work. It read like a novel in the best sense, but also rang with a sense of unalterable truth because it was true. This was his life. At times you are disappointed in Toby as he is disappointed in himself, and at others you cannot fault him because, what would you have done? 10/10--would recommend to a friend.