In 1948, Cono Dennis boards a train to Temple, Texas. It is the same place he escaped at age 14, when yet another act of violence by his father finally pushed him over the edge. Now, Cono is no longer that skinny, tow-headed, battered kid. At eighteen years old, he is Master Sergeant at Lackland Army Air Force Base, a boxer, and the physical training instructor responsible for over 10,000 men. An invitation from his father to return to Temple and spar with him is too good to pass up. But once Cono throws his first punch, ...
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In 1948, Cono Dennis boards a train to Temple, Texas. It is the same place he escaped at age 14, when yet another act of violence by his father finally pushed him over the edge. Now, Cono is no longer that skinny, tow-headed, battered kid. At eighteen years old, he is Master Sergeant at Lackland Army Air Force Base, a boxer, and the physical training instructor responsible for over 10,000 men. An invitation from his father to return to Temple and spar with him is too good to pass up. But once Cono throws his first punch, will he be able to stop?
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Add this copy of No Hill for a Stepper to cart. $22.99, very good condition, Sold by Bookmarc's rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from La Porte, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Emerald Book Company.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. BR5-A first edition hardcover book SIGNED and inscribed by author to previous owner in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has some wrinkling, chipping, crease, and few tiny tear on the edges and corners, book has some light stains on the page edges, dust jacket and bookk have some bumped corners, light discoloration and shelf wear. A novel based on a true story. Based on the childhood of the author's father, No Hill for a Stepper is a poignant retelling of a boy's determnation to escape the desperate life he was born into. At turns harrowingly violent and darkly funny, this Dust Bowl-era coming-of-age story brims with offbeat characters from the wrong side of the tracks. 8.75"x575", 367 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Add this copy of No Hill for a Stepper: a Novel Based on a True Story to cart. $36.05, like new condition, Sold by Bob's Book Journey rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austin, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2013 by Emerald Book Co..
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s) Signed by the author with brief inscription on the verso of the front free endpaper. Brown boards with gold-color lettering on spine, 368 pp., map, photos, unclipped illustrated jacket. Excellent condition. This West Texas Dust Bowl-era coming of age story brims with offbeat characters from the wrong side of the tracks.
