Chevrolet Summers, Dairy Queen Nights

I love Bob Greene's style and keen observations of the times. He should run for president.

WOW!!! A book with no swearing and no sex! This book is a compilation of articles / columns that the author has written for the Chicago Tribune. While you might not have a real interest in ALL of them, there are plenty to pique your curiousity. Quite a few of them I gave a ""I didn't know that"". All together a pretty good collection.

I like this book because it reminded me of the 50's . A time when you waited till marriage to have sex and then you were true to your mate throughout your life. That means there were TRADITIONAL . One male, one female raising children responsibly. Father was the bread winner, Mother was at home preparing well balanced meals and an anchor for the daily needs of the children with a local school which supported the family. A newspaper that reported truthfully without opinions. A church which preached an infallible Bible without compromise.Get the drift?????

Great book. Bought used version because book is apparently out of print now. Great short essays, great writing.

Having so thoroughly enjoyed Bob Greene's book Once Upon a Town, I hoped for more in this book with another nostalgic title. But I was sadly disappointed. Chevrolet Summer, Dairy Queen Nights is a collection of essays about a bygone era, not one continuous narrative, and frankly, too many of the essays depressed me. Greene writes beautifully and finds countless unique topics which some readers might enjoy. But don't expect this read to be "memories pressed between the pages of our minds." Some of the wine has turned to vinegar.