It’s a travelogue, and I find that vibe more fun and interesting than just a “memoir/diary”. His mission was to learn and actually get to know America. This one’s a memoir/diary type of writing-about Steinbeck’s road trip with his dog, Charley, across America. It’s definitely my #1 favorite Steinbeck (favorite of the favorites), and leading by far actually-even though I lovelovelove “East of Eden” so much too. My expectations were low, and I wasn’t too enthusiastic about reading it. YOU DON’T NEED TO READ ANYMORE BOOKS.” This is the last book in the Steinbeck Centennial Collection and I kept it off for last because I hadn’t heard of it until I heard of this collection, and it just seemed to be more low-profile that the others. I thought “East of Eden” is the ultimate and nothing in the world can trump it…but then this one literally surprised me and slapped me in the face saying “ THIS IS IT. Life could not change the sun or water the desert, so it changed itself. Taken during my rare precious solo lunch breaks at good ol’ trusty Starbucks at work (First publication: 1962 / This Edition: Penguin Books, Steinbeck Centennial Edition 2012) “Travels with Charley” by John Steinbeck”
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