The 10th book I released into the Wild, as a Bookcrosser, was The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.
My Review:
You've seen the movie, with Henry Fonda, now read the book!
You love the movie, now explore the book!
You may have had relatives who took a similar trek in the 30's, or 40's, and told stories of their adventure, now read the book that helped define an era for contemporaries, and those who came after.
I read this Mass Market Paperback book in High School, but remember little of it, other than that I DID enjoy it.:-)
I found this copy in the local Goodwill the other day.
Though it's a 19 yr. old book, unlike the other Steinbeck book I found, IT is still in print.
THIS edition has a DIFFERENT cover than shown in the picture above, however.
It shows people, presumably members of the Joad Family, in an open field.
Let me tell you how, and where, I released this book.
April 14th, 2005:
1030am.
Old World Village on Central Ave., west of Beach Blvd. is famous for its European themed decore, shops, and activities. (www.oldworldvillage.net).
I made my 1st visit to the place before most shops were open.
I had the pleasure of witnessing one happy dog in the process.
A 7 yr. Basset Hound, named Flash, was lounging on his back, in front of a Gift Shop run by his owner, looking for a friendly rub, so I willingly obliged.
Obviously anyone naming a Basset Hound Flash has a great sense of humor. :-)
In front of the nearby Heidi's Import was one of those fancy, red, old style, European phone booths.
I left this book inside, and left.
As of today there is no word of this books fate.
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