Helpful Score: 3
A very engrossing memoir, the author tells a wonderful story, heartbreaking at some points but very rewarding.
Helpful Score: 1
I liked this book, as it did not have all of the fantastical stories that memoirs tend to have lately. The story seems to drag, and then starts moving in a hurry.
Helpful Score: 1
A touching memoir of a boy growing up without a father, and his search for male role models--and answers--in his life. Well written, with some beautiful phrasing. Funny and poignant. The author is a reporter for the LA Times, and has won a Pulitzer for a series of articles he wrote.
Helpful Score: 1
A sentimental, sad and funny memoir.
~LLG
~LLG
Helpful Score: 1
I loved reading a book from the perspective of a young man who grows into an adult. From the very first page I was hooked and hated having to put it down to do such mundane chores as feeding the family and taking care of the household duties. Exaggerating but I would recommend this book without hesitation. Very enjoyable.
Excellent memoir about a boy growing up in a great American bar. Coming of Age.
Not my favorite book. It wasn't what I had expected. I wanted more of a character study. Slightly boring
I loved this book! It was a memoir about J.R. Moehringer, the author of this book. I thought the book had some very touching moments, as well as some very funny ones, all in the life of J.R. Moehringer of Manhassat, Long Island.
This was a wonderfully insightful book and not at all what I expected.
Great book but waiting this guy to grow up & get a positive idle in his life.
I enjoyed this book very much. The characters were interesting and Moehringer is a great storyteller.
Award winning memoir of a young writer who is raised by the men who run and frequent a Long Island Ny bar - poignant, very funny, extremely staisfying read.
