Post Hole Digger

The narrative follows James Pope, an Iowa farm boy who matures rapidly due to familial obligations. From his earliest memories to age 19, he grapples with the loss of his father at 15, which forces him to take on the role of caretaker for his mother and younger sister, Mary. The story highlights the challenges of growing up too fast and the burdens of responsibility that overshadow childhood, all set against the backdrop of rural life in Iowa.