Tales of a Misspent Youth is a nostalgic and authentic romp that tells the story of a boy from a broken home who survives abject poverty and youthful misadventures during the mid-twentieth century. He assumes adult responsibilities at age ten, but frequent comical indiscretions clash with his responsibilities. Character-building experiences alternate with frequent poor choices which land him in trouble. Guidance from a courageous mother and grandparents prepare him for success in the modern world.