"Gustav's Boy" by Leif G.W. Persson
A personal, warm, and at the same time raw story about Leif G.W. Persson's journey from working-class neighborhoods to becoming one of Sweden's most famous criminologists and authors.
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Title: Gustav's Boy
Author: Leif G.W. Persson
Publisher: Albert Bonniers Förlag
Genre: Autobiography / coming-of-age story
Language: Swedish
Year of publication: 2011
Content
Gustav's Boy is Leif G.W. Persson's autobiographical account of his childhood, his father Gustav, and the environment that shaped him. The book describes:
-growing up in 1950s Stockholm
-the class journey from working class to academia
-the relationship with his father, a central and strong figure
-early experiences that later influenced his professional life
-humor, warmth, and sharp social analysis
It is a story about identity, heritage, and how a person is shaped by their background.
"Gustav's Boy" by Leif G.W. Persson
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"Gustav's Boy" by Leif G.W. Persson
Sale price19,00 kr