Get To Know The People of Cannery Row!
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One of my favorite Steinbeck books, especially as we have been to Monterey CA many times.  The old Cannery Row section of town (now a touristy area) still remains with the topography and the bay and many points of interest just as described in the book.  His characters in the book, based on people he knew, are so real and entertaining.  This book, along with Travels With Charley, are two of Steinbeck's best.
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this is sort of a Zen and the Art of Literary Maintenance.
you'll love this fast joyride if you love a certain kind of rebel-spirit literature, or if you love New York, or if you love books of self-discovery, and especially if you love all three!
through telling his own story of coming of age and let's say enlightenment, he also tells the story of Poe & Melville & Whitman & Henry Miller & Kerouac & Ginsberg.  all of those guys are in the same literary family, so if you enter the room with any one of them under your arm, this book introduces you around the party.
and it made me realize it wasn't just me!  it's funny how Tytell's life sort of follows around in the ghosts and shadows and trails of these earlier travelers, making some of the same mistakes, having some of the same doubts and insecurities, and then flashes of courage and conviction.  we like authors because they're reflecting some side of us.  i think there is some sort of spirit connection across time.  those authors in our same family tree were us in a sense.  and this book is a family reunion with all the old legendary uncles and grampas coming out of hiding and sharing their stories and suddenly you go "ah-ha!  I'm not that weird!  Check out Uncle Henry and Grampa Whitman!"
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Wonderful! Would like to have you in our BookClub. Eleven friends,class 68 HS.
All now seniors 65! Gotten together each month for 11 years.
A few authors has already join us. We are called "Yayas"
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I love this.  And I love hearing the comments people give my fiance when he weas it.  Youll definitely start a seinfeld conversation with someone you never met!  It's great!
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So interesting and informative. Marta does an incredible job of describing her life with her employer/friend and I cannot wait to try some of the recipes.
I always thought Mrs Onassis seemed rather cool but this shows another side of her as a warm , thoughtful friend (amazingly Marta was her employee!) and an amazing Mom and Grandma. Mrs. Onassis went all out for the people she loved and that is someone to admire.
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This is a great conversation piece!  I love keeping this book on my coffee table because it's bound to entice my house guests into picking it up and turning the pages.  There are always a few good laughs and it's usually interesting to learn what weird things your friends, family and coworkers are eating behind closed doors!
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This is a great book for anyone whoever lived in the Pittsburgh area! It was fun to read little tidbits about Pittsburgh and its little things that make it unique (like jaywalking)! Since we had recently been to the Church Brew Works in Lawrenceville, the book was very timely. The story was a good mystery with characters who should stay around for the series. Learning about brewing beer has me hooked, too!
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Loved reading about the local stories! Great for home grown Anokans and transplants as well!
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It's nice to have a Cure biography and there is a heck of a lot of history to go through.  In a way it's nice to have the book to make sense  of all the different line-ups, who did what when, and how and why everyone came to be in the band.

Also the story in the beginning about Robert's brother taking him to the Isle of Wight festival is priceless.  I won't say anymore here so that you'll go get the book!

It probably could be better but there's still enough good info in there for Cure fans that they won't be dissapointed.  Another important thing to mention is that he interviewed Lol Tolhurst, and some other former members, so you get more than one perspective on the old days, which is cool.
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Getting inside the life of famous people is intriguing to me, and this is a great opportunity to learn about one of my all-time favorite entertainers.  Enjoyed reading the old routines and taking a trip down memory lane from Bob's viewpoint.  Thanks, Bob, for sharing your life with us!
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Snow Cream & Hard Cider brings history to a personal level.  If you enjoy knowing how people lived and survived in the early days of America this book is a great read.  The facts about upstate New York are tremendous.  I especially liked the way it is broken up into short stories.  Fun reading!
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A brilliant and beautiful immersion into the world of oysters! Easy to read, gorgeous photography, full of informative oyster facts and history. A great gift for oyster lovers and also for those who know nothing about oysters.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Oysters-A-Celebration-in-the-Raw/dp/0789212498/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Oysters: A Celebration in the Raw</a>
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I loved this book!  It was about the area where I was raised and had People and places that I knew from my life. The name Wampler was the first thing.  I went to school with Jim Wampler who lived in Westlake. The Doctor in Florence was my doctor and his office was in the same place.  I liked the mention of the grave yard that was up on the hill east of town.  My Grandmother Mother and many other relatives  are in this spot!  It filled in a lot of history that I did not know and talked about things that were part of my life!  Great book on early Oregon life!
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Not enough can be said for the great works of art by John Steinbeck. He has a way of painting  a picture with words that transports you to that place and time. Cannery Row has to be one of his best.
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While this book has a certain hairy theme this is definitely a fun look at great artwork in the American craft beer scene.  Beautiful beer labels, photography and a thoughtful lay out make this more than a mere picture book but a definitive snapshot of craft beer culture today.  Rounded out by bearded brewery and brewer profiles plus a great selection of vintage beer cans with facial hair!
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John Irving is more than interesting writing about his best friend Owen Meany! I enjoyed the book from the first page to the last! DVH, Canada
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We all love to watch people,  we all love to learn about the stories people have, now we have the opportunity to see a wonderful slice of texas culture.  This book captures the heart and beauty of each of its' subjects.  From the largent family to willie to destiny's child to junior brown to ran horn to all the members of the fandangle to kinky...etc.  Sinead, my 7 yr. old girl, has her favorites as well.  All animal related: The gatorfest queen, ran horn, the prairie dog from the Fandangle, and last but not least kinky standing on the water.  She said, "That one is weird...no one can stand on water, how does he stand on the water?  I had to explain the magic of photography...i think she understood. You will also enjoy this book  for the stories that Elizabeth writes.  They are fascinating  and very necessary to explain why and how and where are they now questions.  You will not be dissapointed with this collection of stories and photo's!