All over but the Shoutin'
Registered by paisleymonkey of Lakes Region, Maine USA on 8/16/2011
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
1 journaler for this copy...
Great Memoir - Large Print Edition
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The autobiography of Bragg's upbringing in the poor and rural south of the 1960's is moving, tragic, and uniquely American. His story pays homage to the selfless efforts of his mother to raise her three young sons without the assistance of their heavy drinking and abusive Korean War vet father. Growing up not realizing the sacrifices she has made for them, Bragg feels indebted to his mother for all she as done without in her life. He pushes himself to become a better son and writer, starting out as a sports reporter for a local daily newspaper in Alabama, working his way up to the NY Times, a prestigious fellowship to Harvard, and a Pulitzer Prize for journalism.
Bragg delves into the difficult relationship with his estranged father and later his younger brother, whose behavior as an adult mirrors that of their dad. He is forthright in assessing his own shortcomings and personality quirks. Braggs also talks about how the unsettling and horrific stories he writes for the Times haunt him months after his reporting trips are over and the events have faded from the nation's consciousness. Despite all his personal and professional accomplishments, he is proudest of having saved enough money to buy his mother a home of her own in her hometown in Alabama. Bragg's lifestory which reads like a work of fiction is compelling and ultimately uplifting."
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The autobiography of Bragg's upbringing in the poor and rural south of the 1960's is moving, tragic, and uniquely American. His story pays homage to the selfless efforts of his mother to raise her three young sons without the assistance of their heavy drinking and abusive Korean War vet father. Growing up not realizing the sacrifices she has made for them, Bragg feels indebted to his mother for all she as done without in her life. He pushes himself to become a better son and writer, starting out as a sports reporter for a local daily newspaper in Alabama, working his way up to the NY Times, a prestigious fellowship to Harvard, and a Pulitzer Prize for journalism.
Bragg delves into the difficult relationship with his estranged father and later his younger brother, whose behavior as an adult mirrors that of their dad. He is forthright in assessing his own shortcomings and personality quirks. Braggs also talks about how the unsettling and horrific stories he writes for the Times haunt him months after his reporting trips are over and the events have faded from the nation's consciousness. Despite all his personal and professional accomplishments, he is proudest of having saved enough money to buy his mother a home of her own in her hometown in Alabama. Bragg's lifestory which reads like a work of fiction is compelling and ultimately uplifting."
Journal Entry 2 by paisleymonkey at Post Office in Raymond, Maine USA on Saturday, November 26, 2011
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TO THE LUCKY FINDER:
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TO THE LUCKY FINDER:
Yay! You found this great free book ... now what?
Please leave a journal entry to let me know you found it. To do this, you can either join the BookCrossing community and become a member for free or you can leave a journal entry anonymously. If you decide to become a member, please enter my name, paisleymonkey, as your referral.
The next step is to read and enjoy the book! Take your time ... savor it!! It’s free and it’s fun!! When you’re done, if you feel like it, leave another journal entry with your thoughts about this book.
Next, it’s time to decide if you want to add it to your own collection of books or set it free! If you decide to release the book, be sure to leave release notes - maybe a hint about where you left it, etc. Enjoy that feeling of leaving a surprise for someone else to find and savor! You’ll be notified by e-mail whenever another journal entry is made - this way you can keep track of the book’s travels. Before you know it, you’ll be searching your home for books you’ve read, so you can plan your own book releases ... Enjoy!
