Travels with Charley - brilliantly written

[Ann]

Whoever suggested this book - thank you! I look forward to discussions next month!

[Kimberley, MODERATOR]

Hi Ann! I’m so glad you commented! I am not to far into the book but I am also enjoying the writing and perspective.

[Linn]

— just started reading —I am utterly charmed!

[Genie, AUTHOR]

I'm barely into this book and already finding foretelling moments—such as, his finding trash circles around cities. He's observing that the French would repurpose things, but Americans were less inclined... even then.

[Kimberley, MODERATOR]

Genie wrote: "I'm barely into this book and already finding foretelling moments—such as, his finding trash circles around cities. He's observing that the French would repurpose things, but Americans were less in..."

Genie - I was surprised at the amount of trash Steinbeck describes, the. lack of repurposing and how he saw consumerism one the rise. And as you said - Even Then!!