Even Better Than Marley & Me! 15 stars
The Longest Trip Home is about John Grogan (author of Marley & Me) growing up. The childhood stories he tells are so funny! He had experiences for sure. If you grew up Catholic like I did, you will really identify with that part of the book: being an altar boy, going to confession, the sacraments, it's all in here. His brothers and sister interaction is very good and the "stars" of the book are his parents. The end deals with them getting older and is so good. I loved this book! I got into it real fast and it was hard to put down. I read it in three days.
(Gerard's review 2/10/09)
Karen's review 2/19/09:
I enjoyed reading John Grogan's memoir, The Longest Trip Home. It gave me insight into Catholicism through his humorous experiences as a kid growing up and also the confrontations with his parents as an adult concerning his lack of faith. It shows how religion can be divisive in relationships but how love can still triumph. I felt bad for his parents who were devout Catholics seeking to raise their children in their faith and not having any of them really embracing it as they had.
If you like stories about families, humor and dealing with elderly parents, this has it all. If you have Catholic background you would probably identify with many of his religious experiences.
The Longest Trip Home is about John Grogan (author of Marley & Me) growing up. The childhood stories he tells are so funny! He had experiences for sure. If you grew up Catholic like I did, you will really identify with that part of the book: being an altar boy, going to confession, the sacraments, it's all in here. His brothers and sister interaction is very good and the "stars" of the book are his parents. The end deals with them getting older and is so good. I loved this book! I got into it real fast and it was hard to put down. I read it in three days.
(Gerard's review 2/10/09)
Karen's review 2/19/09:
I enjoyed reading John Grogan's memoir, The Longest Trip Home. It gave me insight into Catholicism through his humorous experiences as a kid growing up and also the confrontations with his parents as an adult concerning his lack of faith. It shows how religion can be divisive in relationships but how love can still triumph. I felt bad for his parents who were devout Catholics seeking to raise their children in their faith and not having any of them really embracing it as they had.
If you like stories about families, humor and dealing with elderly parents, this has it all. If you have Catholic background you would probably identify with many of his religious experiences.
Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
Yeah....I thoroughly enjoyed the choice. Thought it was a typical Nicholas Sparks' but it is still a good read. =)
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