Sister of the Road: The Autobiography of Box-Car Bertha

by Ben L. Dr. Reitman (As Told by)

Overview

The fascinating autobiography of a woman hobo, originally published in 1937 and made into a feature film by Martin Scorsese in 1972.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781590774663
Publisher:	M. Evans & Company
Publication date:	08/18/2014
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	314
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Dr. Ben L. Reitman was a physician to the poor, notably the hobos of the era, as well as a well-known anarchist. He also wrote The Second Oldest Profession and No Regrets.

Editorial Reviews

Thompson's capacity for taking pleasure in her experiences is as striking as the enormous range of her sympathy.

The New York Review Of Books