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Growing Up (Paperback)

by Russell Baker (Author)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: New Amer Library Trade (1 Dec 1984)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0451133129
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451133120
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,333,408 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars From hard times to the "New York Times", 13 May 1999
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This review is from: Baker Russell : Growing up (Plume) (Paperback)
Growing Up, is Russel Baker's autobiography that describes his atypical life. Starting from humble beginnings in the mountains of West Virginia, Baker weathered a childhood that spanned the entire Depression, and later found success as a big city newspaperman. What was most enjoyable about this book was its genuine authenticity. Baker rattles off no frightening or boring statistics about the Depression. Rather, he writes about life as he saw it, progressively maturing as the book flows along. This, one would argue, is this book's most appealing quality. Baker never comes out to draw attention to himself at any time during the book. He lets the reader know if there was any particular activity that he was adept at, and surprisingly, those passages were surprisingly rare throughout the book. An enthralling read, no, a good, solid read, yes. Go ahead, check it out.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, 4 May 1999
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Let the majority rule when reading reviews of this book. It's simply fantastic. Baker describes his past in a manner which is honest, funny, sad, and meaningful. There's something for (almost, apparently) everyone here.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for all ages, 22 Dec 1998
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It is a great book for all ages to read.

I am doing a book discussion on this book. Carries you thru generations of his life.

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