Roughneck

ROUGHNECK is a captivating literary memoir that traces Jim Thompson's tumultuous journey from a myriad of jobs—such as newspaper boy, burlesque hawker, and bellboy—to a gripping road trip across America in a beat-up Ford with his family, all while seeking stability and survival. Blending humor with poignancy, this tale highlights Thompson's near-criminal adventures and the grit required to navigate a hard-knock life, revealing the experiences that shaped him into a notable crime fiction writer.