Description: Riding the Cyclone by Lauren Ruth Wiener When Lauren Ruth Wiener was six, her mother died without warning. More interested in dating than child-rearing, her father left her in the care of a violent, unhinged nanny. A riveting first-person account, Riding the Cyclone careens like the Coney Island roller coaster from gut-wrenching sadism to hilariously caustic commentary as Lauren tries to make sense of her world. Growing up in extreme isolation amid suburban affluence, she suffers from the profound disconnect between appearance and reality. Seeking freedom from her terrifying home in an idyllic private high school, Lauren finds her inner chaos mirrored in the upheavals of the 60s. "A beautiful and unusual coming of age story."- Alison Baker, author, Loving Wanda Beaver FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Lauren Ruth Wiener was born in New York City in the summer of 1953. Riding the Cyclone is the story of her first eighteen years. From 1971-75 she attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon. After graduating with that distinctive certificate of the screwed-up, a bachelors degree in psychology, she taught English as a second language in Japan, then pursued a masters in linguistics, first at Brown University, and then the University of Pennsylvania. Proudly clutching her nearly useless degree, she moved back to Portland, Oregon, where she taught English to foreign students and took care of reptiles and lost all perspective at the thought of never moving again. And thereby hangs a tale. Next.... Details ISBN1468011367 Author Lauren Ruth Wiener Short Title RIDING THE CYCLONE Pages 316 Language English ISBN-10 1468011367 ISBN-13 9781468011364 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-12-02 Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2011-12-02 NZ Release Date 2011-12-02 US Release Date 2011-12-02 UK Release Date 2011-12-02 Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Subtitle Growing Up Feral In the 60s Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:46823085;
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