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Ron Hall

    July 28, 1934 – January 20, 2014

    This author brings an authentic voice from the American South to her writing, drawing inspiration from her own roots and rural life. Her prose often delves into the rich tapestry of family stories and traditions, capturing the essence of life in a Texas country setting. With a keen eye for detail and a strong narrative drive, she crafts characters and settings that are as raw as they are poignant. Her works stand as testaments to resilience and deep human connections.

    Ron Hall
    Die sonderbare Reise des Donald Crowhurst
    世界上的另一个你. Same Kind of Different as Me
    独帆之声 The Strange Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst
    A Few Very Short Stories
    Same kind of different as me
    • Describes how the co-author, a man held under plantation-style slavery until he fled in the 1960s, suffered homelessness for an additional eighteen years before the wife of the other co-author, an art dealer accustomed to privilege, intervened to save the former's life. Reprint.

      Same kind of different as me
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    • A Few Very Short Stories

      • 108 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The story revolves around an intriguing family legend about GrPa's extraordinary feat of supposedly killing a bear with his bare hands. Readers are invited to uncover the truth behind this captivating tale, exploring the "Bear Facts" that accompany the narrative. This blend of folklore and adventure promises to engage readers with its exploration of family history and the larger-than-life stories that shape our understanding of the past.

      A Few Very Short Stories