Getting A Wrong Start: A Truthful Autobiography is a memoir written by Emerson Hough and originally published in 1915. In this book, Hough recounts the story of his life, starting with his childhood in Iowa and continuing through his early adulthood and career as a lawyer and writer.Hough is candid about the mistakes he made along the way, including his struggles with alcoholism and his failed first marriage. He also reflects on the societal and cultural...