All over but the Shoutin' | Rick Bragg

All over but the Shoutin' | Rick Bragg | Simply great

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	All over but the Shoutin' Rick Bragg Vintage, 1998 - 352 pages average customer review:based on 297 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Superbly written

This book is a glimpse into the author's life, of days gone by and of life as it was (and in some places still is) in the south. In reading you felt his family, the occasions he wrote of, and could visualize the surrounding it all took place in. He is truly gifted as are those for whom he writes. I also recommend Ava's Man, also written by him. Both are must reads.

Simply great

It probably helps to be from the South to truly appreciate this book but even if not it is a powerhouse. Can't wait to read Ava's Man.

I loved it. Really loved it.

Although I could relate to his childhood a bit I felt the pain of Rick's mother more then anything. I felt I have somewhat walked in her shoes and the determination to do anything so your children do not have to go without embraced me. It was a great book that pulled at my hear strings. His descriptions were so vivid that it took me there. Great Job!

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So, so good

I listened to this. My husband recommended it. I had just finished "Prodigal Summer" by Barbara Kingsolver and was in a southern frame of mind. How life in the south has changed, life in the world.

To plagerized Frank McCourt, what's interesting about a happy childhood? Like Angela's Ashes this is a powerful memoir and a tribute to a mother's love and family. Although Rick Bragg had some supportive family on his momma's side. I also thought of Dorothy Allison and "Bastard Out of Carolina."

I stepped out of my California life during the 60's, 70's, 80's, on...this was not my life, nor the life I often saw depicted on TV or in movies. As a writer I am inspired to keep typing, keep plugging, continue to honor my momma and love my children and fellow human beings...

Well written, provactive and well worth the read (audio).

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