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Title: Travels with Charley in Search of America
Author: John Steinbeck
Narrator: Gary Sinise
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-15-11
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1833 votes
Genres: Classics, American Literature
Publisher's Summary:
A stunning evocation of America on the eve of a tumultuous decadeand a moving elegy for more innocent times.
In September 1960, John Steinbeck and his poodle, Charley, embarked on a journey across America, from small towns to growing cities to glorious wilderness oases. Travels with Charley is animated by Steinbecks attention to the specific details of the natural world and his sense of how the lives of people are intimately connected to the rhythms of natureto weather, geography, the cycles of the seasons. His keen ear for the transactions among people is evident, too, as he records the interests and obsessions that preoccupy the Americans he encounters along the way.
Critic Reviews:
Pure delight, a pungent potpourri of places and people interspersed with bittersweet essays on everything from the emotional difficulties of growing old to the reasons why giant sequoias arouse such awe. (
The New York Times Book Review)
Members Reviews:
Enjoyed the Journey
Would you consider the audio edition of Travels with Charley in Search of America to be better than the print version?
For me, yes. I started the print version a year ago and got about half way through. When I saw there was an audio, I bought it and listened to it each day on my short commute. I took my time with it and felt like I was along for the ride.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Travels with Charley in Search of America?
There were many memorable moments. Difficult to select only one. When he met the man who lived in a mobile home and how it gave me a different perspective on folks that choose mobile homes over permanent homes.
What about Gary Sinises performance did you like?
I appreciated how Gary Sinise brought the story and characters to life. It felt very real to me.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
What I did feel with this book is a sense of reflection. I am a writer, an observer, a traveler of the mind, so it prompted me to reflect on my own experiences and the people I run into in my local travels. It was a very human book, relevant now, just as much as when it was written.
Any additional comments?
Charley added something special to the story. I felt myself smiling a lot, letting out a few laughs, and reflecting a bit.
On the Road Adventure
A middle aged man and his dog go on an adventure. They leave their comfortable life to meet people and see parts of America unknown. This memoir is sweet and touching, Mr. Steinbeck clearly loves people and his special dog Charley. I had to give an extra star to this book for the authors spot-on (no pun intended ) description of Charley, his standard poodle. I dare say they are all alike, and yet we who own and care for Standards think each of ours is so very unique.
A nice read, a kind man and his pup meet people and reflect. I liked this book quite a lot.
Needed a Vacation took one with Charlie
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Absolutely. Want to give this audible as my Summer Read to all my friends. Gotta figure out how to do that.
What about Gary Sinises performance did you like?
really great.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
An old favorite that needed revisited since I was in need of a vacation and can't get out of work.
Any additional comments?
Travels with Charlie is a dreamstate that brings me home and takes me away all at the same time.
Thanks Mr.
