New York: Scribner, 1999. Two very small soft bumps to lower edge of front cover, else fine in fine dust jacket, and SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR (simple signature to the title page). The second book by the Pulitzer Prize-Winning author of the bestseller ANGELA'S ASHES. This book is about his years as a young man stuggling in New York City, and becoming a school teacher.; Signed by Author