Travels with Charley: In Search of America
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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 40 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.
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"Delightful. This is a book to be read slowly for its savor.'" (The Atlantic)
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- KW
- 12-11-22
Brilliant narration, great story
Gary Sinese narrates the story brilliantly.
Really engrossing story based on real events. A great listen.
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- Felicity Cloake
- 26-01-24
Has anyone ever written better about dogs?!
Evocative, honest and occasionally funny portrait of America at the cusp of great change. So good I’m going to buy it in print as well. Great reading too
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- Martin Ault
- 28-02-24
the diversity of the USA
good narrative vast diversity of the USA great narration John Steinbeck is a great writer
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- Shane
- 01-04-22
Narrator is excellent - does so many voices it’s impressive!
Great story, covers important topics especially at the end, great insight to life in 1960 and how nothing really ever changes….
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- Cathy Osman
- 15-09-23
A real gem!
This record of Steinbeck’s road trip with his sagacious poodle Charley in their stalwart camper van Rocinante is everything you would expect from Steinbeck. Insightful, thought-provoking and very enjoyable.
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- Budding yoga practitioner
- 18-04-24
A joy to listen to
Having travelled the US with work it was incredible to hear the journey from the writer’s view point. His eloquence and vivid description of everything he saw kept me hooked !
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- Charles Lyall
- 27-05-21
Exceptional !
A great listen from start to finish but you'd expect no less from John Steinbeck.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-12-23
Travel envy? Yes but ,,,,
Such a reflective, non judgemental re view. Beautifully narrated. Steinbeck in great form And and and
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- Niall Marshall
- 17-08-24
A beautiful tale of travels through the US
Great stories providing insights into the lives of ordinary Americans, and some of the issues of the day.
The narrator's voice is soothing and addictive. Ear-candy!
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- J. magee
- 21-12-24
Brilliant, Funny and insightful
We really didn’t want this to end it was that good. We laughed so much at Charley’s antics and personality, he was just like our old dog, Jip
Wonderful humour and insights into human nature and the American people. It was even more interesting looking back from today but also how little people have changed.
I don’t think I would have enjoyed reading the actual book as much as I have listening to Gary Sinise’s fantastic laconic voice and excellent accents.
I have listened to other books by John Steinbeck and really enjoyed them but they can be heavy going , this is much lighter but still profound,
if you listen to only one travelogue then listen to this one - you won’t regret it.
This audiobook is a keeper to listen to again and again
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