The Tender Bar
I just finished reading a memoir,"The Tender Bar", by J.R. Moehringer, and I just have to share it with all of you. The book is so beautifully written and the story is poignant. Once I picked up the book, I can't put it down. However, there is a conflict feeling within me all along... I don't want to finish it. Reading the prose, I am so eager to find out the life of J.R., but I am also so worried the story will end. It haunted me and was lingering on my mind.....
I will cite some critics review to show you the point:
Los Angeles Times Donna Rifkind
An aching torch song of a memoir. [11 Sep 2005, p. R8]
Kirkus Reviews
A straight-up account of masculinity, maturity and memory that leaves a smile on the face and an ache in the heart. [15 Jul 2005, p. 779]
I guess there is no better words to describe it than truly understood by reading!!!!
p.s. I am so into books lately. So if anyone of you have good recommendation, let me know >(*.*)< ..