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The Tender Bar Author: J. R. Moehringer grew up captivated by a voice. It was the voice of his father, a New York City disc jockey who vanished before J. R. spoke his first word. Sitting on the stoop, pressing an ear to the radio, J. R. would strain to hear in that plummy baritone the secrets of masculinity and identity. Though J. R.'s mother was his world, his roc... more »
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3 member(s) found this review helpful.
A very engrossing memoir, the author tells a wonderful story, heartbreaking at some points but very rewarding.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
A touching memoir of a boy growing up without a father, and his search for male role models--and answers--in his life. Well written, with some beautiful phrasing. Funny and poignant. The author is a reporter for the LA Times, and has won a Pulitzer for a series of articles he wrote.
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A sentimental, sad and funny memoir.
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This was a wonderfully insightful book and not at all what I expected.
Great book but waiting this guy to grow up & get a positive idle in his life.
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