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Travels with Charley in Search of America

Author:
John Steinbeck
Read by:
Gary Sinise
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Ratings
Book
67
Narrator
19
Release Date
June 15, 2011
Duration
7 hours 59 minutes
Summary
An intimate journey across America, as told by one of its most beloved writers
 
To hear the speech of the real America, to smell the grass and the trees, to see the colors and the light—these were John Steinbeck's goals as he set out, at the age of fifty-eight, to rediscover the country he had been writing about for so many years.

With Charley, his French poodle, Steinbeck drives the interstates and the country roads, dines with truckers, encounters bears at Yellowstone and old friends in San Francisco. Along the way he reflects on the American character, racial hostility, the particular form of American loneliness he finds almost everywhere, and  the unexpected kindness of strangers.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2024

Excellent story and writing!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2024

A trip in time you can ride along with. What a classic!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2023

So observant and incredibly still relevant 60 years after his road trip

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2022

John Steinbecks writing brings one along for a richly described ride through America with an amusing companion of simply life. My experiences of driving coast to coast a few times were reminiscent of his, remembered fondly. This book is thoroughly enjoyable for travelers, historians, and amusement. Gary Sinise's narration captures your attention throughout. Applause!

Profile Avatar Bethany K Oct 2017

What a delightful wonderful experience it was to enjoy this book. Steinbeck's capture of the soul of America still holds true 50+ years later. I listened to this book as I meandered through the Black Hills, Badlands, and into SW Minnesota, and I felt as though Steinbeck was there with me, seeing what I saw, experiencing how I felt.

Profile Avatar Frank Pici Jul 2016

Great story of Steinbeck's view of America in 1960 and still relevant today, maybe more now than when he wrote it. Gary Sinise was absolutely outstanding as the narrator.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2026

Excellent story, excellent narrator!

Profile Avatar GoSuck A. Mar 2026

My all time favorite book

Profile Avatar Jason L. Jun 2020

it was my first lister to a john Steinbeck book. it was good, but I expected more since he's so famous. narrator did a good job!

Profile Avatar JP Vega Aug 2016

Love the app... helps me along, on my long trips. the book could be slow at times.

Travels with Charley in Search of America

Travels with Charley in Search of America

Author: John Steinbeck
Read by: Gary Sinise
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