Moehringer capably reads his own memoir, which takes him from a peripatetic Long Island childhood to life as a budding journalist at the New York Times. Torn between the feminine comfort of his mother and the masculine camaraderie he finds in a series of bars and taverns, Moehringer details his difficult but loving upbringing. Having lived the experiences of his book, Moehringer brings to life colorful characters, like his stuttering grandfather. His soft, deep voice complements the warmly rendered history that celebrates the oddly composed parts of his childhood, and how time spent in a series of bars carousing with father figures formed him. The uniform tone of the audiobook is hampered by the jazz noodling that appears at the beginning of each track, which interrupts the book's passage through time. Still, listening to Moehringer's soothing voice is like basking in the glow of a barroom storyteller - not the one who shouts to be heard over the din, but the one whose story is good enough to make everyone keep it down.

Taking to meetup in the hopes of finding it a reader.

Picked up at today's meetup

This book was added to my wishlist after a recommendation. I was told it would grab me instantly. It didn't grab me but I was intrigued wnough to keep reading. I thought the book was OK but I wouldn't say it was great.

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Left during our meetup

picked this up at the Panera Bread in Vista while down for a mini vacation!
looking forward to this read as I work within the rest/bar industry and also enjoy reading memoirs...