N/A My Island Home by James Norman Hall Book

My Island Home: An Autobiography is a 1952 book by James Norman Hall, the co-author of the Bounty trilogy. The autobiography recounts his life from his childhood in Iowa, through his service in World War I, to his eventual life and writing career on the island of Tahiti. It is a candid and modest account of his adventures and the events that led him to his dream of finding an island solitude to write.  Key aspects of the book Early life:  Hall details his youth in Colfax, Iowa, his time as a student at Grinnell College, and his early struggles as a writer.  World War I:  He describes his experiences as a machine gunner in the British Army and later as a pilot in the Lafayette Flying Corps.  Life in Tahiti:  The book culminates in his move to Tahiti, where he found the solitude he had always dreamed of and began his literary partnership with Charles Nordhoff.  Literary partnership:  Hall discusses the friendship that developed with Charles Nordhoff in Paris after the war, which led to their famous collaborations.  Genre:  The book is a work of biography and autobiography, written in a casual and engaging style.  Good Condition It has writing on 1 page. Please see all the photos for the best description. Thanks! Listed: 7/20/26