Book 77 - Bill Bryson "One Summer: America 1927"

[davesmusictank]

Bill Bryson "One Summer: America 1927" ((Doubleday)

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1927

[crookedfingers]

I will keep my eye open for this book-hope you had a blessed Christmas-peace

RE: 1927

[davesmusictank]

And you too.

[oakmouse]

This may be a book that you have to be a USian, or immersed in US history and culture, to be able to follow fully --- which is a failure on Bryson's part, because he should have written more clearly, with more set-up and background, and less from inside his own personal awareness of the subject. The book made total sense to me when I read it, but then a) I'm a Yank, b) I'm a history buff, and c) I know a fair amount about the history and culture of the US in the 1920s. I went into the book primed and ready, so to speak

[davesmusictank]

Thanks for your insight and that was the major sticking point with me when i read this. I will check out Bradbury's book on growing up in Illinois, as he is an author i have read (Martian Chronicles) and i like.

[oakmouse]

You're welcome! Look for stories set in "Green Town".

[thespian15]

Sounds like it would be good for historical tidbits, but I am not really sure what would make 1927 so special. :o
Hugs, Jon

[davesmusictank]

That was my reaction unless you are really into babe Ruth , for example.

[thespian15]

Nope, not that big of a baseball fan. :p

[davesmusictank]

Nor me.

[davesmusictank]

It did sound a bit calculated , i agree.

[davesmusictank]

I have both and intend to do it in the order you suggested.