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Travels with Charley: In Search of America

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Travels with Charley: In Search of America

By: John Steinbeck, Jay Parini
Narrated by: Gary Sinise
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In 1960, John Steinbeck set out in his pick-up truck with his dog Charley to rediscover and chronicle his native USA, from Maine to California.

He felt that he might have lost touch with its sights, sounds and the essence of the American people. Moving through the woods and deserts, dirt tracks and highways to large cities and glorious wildernesses, Steinbeck observed - with remarkable honesty, insight and a humorous eye - the gamut of America and the people who inhabited it.

His 10,000-mile journey took him through almost forty states, where he saw things that made him proud, angry, sympathetic and elated. A rugged and passionate adventure of self-identity, Steinbeck's vision of the changing world still speaks to us prophetically through the decades.

'Delightful. This is a book to be read slowly for its savor.' The Atlantic

© John Steinbeck 1962 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

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great production, feels authentic to what america may have been like.
a book not to over look.

well presented

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An awesome book but thanks to Gary sinise an awesome listening experience. Highly recommended - very timely to consider how is America today

Gary sinise brings this to life

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What a wonderful jaunt around the States with J S’s fantastic eye for the heart of the matter in each encounter and observation. I just loved the narrator’s tone and interpretation of the text. And Charlie was the best travelling companion ever.

Great trip with Steinbeck and Charlie

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Gentle touch and love is all that matters in this world of beauty and dogs

Clear writing

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Great story, covers important topics especially at the end, great insight to life in 1960 and how nothing really ever changes….

Narrator is excellent - does so many voices it’s impressive!

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