'Ghost Dogs' Review: Haunted by the Past.

Ghost Dogs: On Killers and Kin by Andre Dubus III is a collection of essays that explores the author's violent and self-destructive past and how writing has helped him overcome it. Despite rejecting the idea that his childhood alone shaped him, Dubus admits to experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. The book is praised for its simple and direct writing style, devoid of clever phrases and quotable metaphors. Dubus grapples with themes of fear, resentment, and the failure to live up to one's own standards, offering a candid and unpretentious exploration of his personal journey. [Extracted from the article]