My Father's Cabin: A Tale of Life, Love, Loss and Land

by Mark Phillips

A moving true tale of a boy and his father recreates the cycle of life, death, and rebirth in the Allegheny Rust Belt of the 1960s.

Genres: Memoir, Nonfiction

264 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2001

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.
(6)biography
Phillips, Mark, 1952 Nov. 24-
per Library of Congress website

Reviews

[Ray Lorenz · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story that reminded me of my own Father and brought back to life many memories of my childhood days. It had me laughing and crying at the same time more often than I can count. Illustrates well how grit and determination keeps people moving forward and how hopes and dreams are a key fuel. A nostalgic depiction of the human condition, spanning from tragic to heroic.

[Duane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Relationships are complicated: especially father-son, blue collar to society, husband-wife, 196o's teen to himself. Of which this story gives honor to. Lots of hidden heros, with great failures. Really great for those looking for WNY history.

[Barb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Locations and family situations resonated with me. Phillips’ writing continuously drew me in, reminding me of the emotional comfort I feel whenever out in wilderness. Thank you for this extraordinary memoir, Mark Phillips.

[Darlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book, not a lot of adventure, but great if you live in western new york and are familiar with his reminiscence. There is an unfortunate twist that us unexpected.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this book!

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read. I think this book would appeal to men or women equally as it focuses on a father son relationship.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Life and death. Coming of age. It's all here. Good read.