Up From Adams Street recounts a boy’s coming of age in a whistle-stop town in Illinois. He is the favorite, of whom much is expected, naïve to a fault, decked out in high school football gear, all 120 pounds of him, perched on the roof of a freight car hurtling toward a bridge over the Mississippi, and into jail for a night. He falls for a girl, becomes the inevitable star-crossed lover, and … lover, and discovers that the life he wants to live is the life he’s living. Isn’t it?
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Up from Adams Street: A Memoir is an interesting memoir by Larry Crane. I thought it was touching to read and learn about his life. He does not hold back telling about his struggles he experienced during his childhood and beyond. He learned a lot during those years and I enjoyed that he was able to share what he did learn. In the beginning I felt like I was transported back in time to my own early years and could definitely understand what he was talking about. It was fun going back for a little while. I was intrigued by most of his story. There were parts that I was able to relate to but there were a few areas of the book I did feel somewhat lost and thought it was a little slow. But I do appreciate his candidness in telling his tale. I did find that it was mostly inspiring, touching and heartwarming. He does not hold back to tell the good and the bad of life.
I am giving Up from Adams Street: A Memoir three and a half stars. I recommend it for readers who enjoy reading memoirs, learning about new people and are looking to be inspired about different aspects of life. It is definitely worth a read. I am so happy to be able to have the opportunity to read it.
I received Up from Adams Street: A Memoir from the publisher. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
I love a story that brings a wistful air to the surface. I love an author’s voice that oozes with nostalgia. Even though I can’t put my finger on how, this memoir brings me back to my own childhood and coming-of-age and makes me sigh.
Up from Adams Street is a touching memoir that shows the struggles and redemptions of youth, sports, romance, and growing into oneself. I’m not that into sports, and read memoirs sparingly, but this one caught my interest and touched my heart. It shows that the happenings of our youth—both bad and good—shape us and propel us forward.
Modest. Candid. Selfless. These are just a few descriptions of the author’s writing personality and storytelling style. It isn’t often that I focus on the author when writing a review, but in the case of a memoir, it’s important, for the story is his own. Larry Crane is successful and sacrificing, and the road(s) he took to get to where he is makes this memoir inspiring.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK
I don’t read many memoir’s so this book was a bit different for me. Street was a different take for me. I found this book intriguing. The story starts with a young boy on through his youth and to an adult. He seemed to be different than others and had many struggles as he strived to do the things other his age were conquering. Larry has a unique and special relationship with his dad, and there were many scenes throughout thos book that captures the love between the two. Which I found very heartwarming.
I like how author Larry Crane weaves this memoir together, as he let’s the readers inside his heart and life, revealing a lot about himself. I believe this story can be for everyone. There is so much here. Everyone can find something that will be a delight! And the ma UK n thing I enjoyed about the story is it encourages everyone to follow their dreams. Though sometimes you may struggle along the way, don’t give up. Keep moving! This book gets a full 4 stars from me!
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.