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A review by oliverkb
Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck
4.0
Travels with Charley is an insightful portrait of early 60s America, and of the man who set out to discover it.
I see Steinbeck's approach to exploring as something of a way of life. He's always moving towards a destination without giving a damn whether he gets there or not. For those of us feeling the weight of our lives; chasing deadlines and worrying about reaching our goals, Steinbeck's approach to the scenic route is a welcome alternative. Of course, one doesn't need to drop everything and cram themselves into a van with a poodle to explore like Steinbeck. All one needs is to move through life with open eyes, open ears, and an open heart. It's amazing what you can find when you set out to look.
I see Steinbeck's approach to exploring as something of a way of life. He's always moving towards a destination without giving a damn whether he gets there or not. For those of us feeling the weight of our lives; chasing deadlines and worrying about reaching our goals, Steinbeck's approach to the scenic route is a welcome alternative. Of course, one doesn't need to drop everything and cram themselves into a van with a poodle to explore like Steinbeck. All one needs is to move through life with open eyes, open ears, and an open heart. It's amazing what you can find when you set out to look.