One Summer
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Born in 1927
Dalet
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Dec 22, 2013 06:52PM
Question for those who have read "One Summer"… My dad was born in 1927, and I'd like to give him this book. But I haven't read it yet, and I usually "screen" books before giving them to him. He doesn't like anything provocative or racy, or too complicated. Just the facts. Do you think this is appropriate for an 86-yr-old? Thanks for your input!
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I've read it and yes, I am sure that your 86 yr old dad would enjoy it. In fact I plan to send it to my 85 year old father-in-law.
I really enjoyed this book. Not racy at all and provides a lot of good information in an engaging manner. I especially like the aviation portions of the book.
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Jan 13, 2014 11:13AM
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It does pull back the sheets on some very unpleasant sides to America in that period - you might want to read the chapters on racism and prohibition.
A totally different America to today.
I found it fascinating.
A totally different America to today.
I found it fascinating.
I agree, not racy at all. I would have no problem giving this book to a kid... or an 86 year old father. ;)
I liked the book. Definitely a large collection of facts that Bryson is able to link together with some rather odd and coincidental connections. But I found by the end I was just waiting for it to be done.
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Jan 14, 2014 01:29PM
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There are some descriptions about Babe Ruth and his extra activities that may raise an eyebrow - on the hotel room floor being worked on by a lady......
I would send it to my 91 year old mother in law. I did not find any of the descriptions racy. Bryson has a good skill at bringing together disparate events into a coherent whole.
This was a great book - has a little bit of everything for everyone & doesn't do more than give a taste of the action going on that summer! Also gives you a brief run up to all the events so very easy to put in the context of the times. Should be on all reading lists for high school!
Dalet wrote: "Question for those who have read "One Summer"… My dad was born in 1927, and I'd like to give him this book. But I haven't read it yet, and I usually "screen" books before giving them to him. He do..."
It is not racy. There is one "F" bomb. It's a great, fun, easy read.
It is not racy. There is one "F" bomb. It's a great, fun, easy read.
My mother was born in 1927 and I wish she could read it. I thought it one of the best books I've read in the past 4 or 5 years, perhaps ever.
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