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.
Great book but waiting this guy to grow up & get a positive idle in his life.
This was a wonderfully insightful book and not at all what I expected.
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.
