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Liked It “What can I say about “The Tender Bar”? Out of all the memoirs I read this was not my favorite, but it wasn’t bad either. Like many memoirs it’s the story of getting over the hump, over coming hardships; poverty, single parent households; education; etc. What I also enjoyed about the book (which...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I liked this book, a bit wordy, but a great message!”
Penny M wrote this review 3 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“loved it!”
Ann N wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Coming of age in Manhassett, Long Island. A boy whose father abandons him and his mother finds male models and love in a local bar. Some wonderful moments and insights, but the book rambles, could use stronger editing. The search for the lost father, for one's true identity, for meaningful work, and the effort to get out from under the neuroses and over-concern for the lone mother is fascinating, however. The moments and insights redeem the rest for me.”
Karen M wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of the best”
BookerT wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A great coming of age book, gritty, excellent depiction of lives in bars, lonliness, and finidng opportunities in a difficult world”
Lynette S wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“What can I say about “The Tender Bar”? Out of all the memoirs I read this was not my favorite, but it wasn’t bad either. Like many memoirs it’s the story of getting over the hump, over coming hardships; poverty, single parent households; education; etc. What I also enjoyed about the book (which is why it got a higher rating) was the idea of male presence and what effect it had on the author. Obviously the author felt so connected and obliged in a way to write this book about this bar. The title fits the book so well, a bar that has all the characteristics of being caring, kind and tender.
Memizuki wrote this review 4 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Like with any memoir, I think everyone can partially relate to the book one way or another. So “The Tender Bar” like others, there were many times you feel like the author is writing about your life. I certainly felt it when he discussed the hardships of school, love, money and more.
This was a fast read, and it would have been faster had I had the time to actually read it. The writing is easy and flowing, and the thoughts are well organized. It is easy to get caught up in the emotions the author is portraying. I recommend this even on a high school level. I don’t know much about the background of the author, but maybe that would be even more interesting to read! Great book! I will recommend it to others.
”“This book had some good parts, but it got a bit long. ”
K P wrote this review Friday, November 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A beautiful read, especially for the literary drinker.”
Virginia S wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Drinking...Irish tales...and life at the bar!”
dave f wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A compelling memoir written in the simple, honest style of the great authors Moehringer name-checks in the book (Hemingway, Fitzgerald, etc). It's the story of Moehringer's upbringing fewer than 200 steps from a legendary bar in Manhasset, NY. A must-read.”
Bollocks! wrote this review Wednesday, November 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
