Rating: 
Summary: IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!
Review: "It's never too late to get in shape, nor to get involved in issues of importance to you", so says Granny Doris Haddock. Fed up with a sense of no voice in political issues, and hearing so many other folks express the same sentiments of "big money" barriers existing between people and the officials elected to represent them, Granny Haddock decided to campaign for financial reform by taking her show on the road in her own way-- "walking across America". Her book is an engrossing collection of her experiences as she walked across deserts,- through Native American Villages- and when confronted with snow- took off her sneakers, put on skis and skied one hundred miles across West Virginia. This is determination, focused purpose and love of life at its best. What an example! Reminiscient of those Charles Coralt driving through the heartland of America stories, or Garrison Keillor's Lake Woe-be-gone essays, Granny Haddock's pilgrimage touches and informs you. After reading her book, it will be difficult to whine about anything ever again without getting involved and making an effort to do something about it. Inspirational!
Rating:
Summary: IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!
Review: "It's never too late to get in shape, nor to get involved in issues of importance to you", so says Granny Doris Haddock. Fed up with a sense of no voice in political issues, and hearing so many other folks express the same sentiments of "big money" barriers existing between people and the officials elected to represent them, Granny Haddock decided to campaign for financial reform by taking her show on the road in her own way-- "walking across America". Her book is an engrossing collection of her experiences as she walked across deserts,- through Native American Villages- and when confronted with snow- took off her sneakers, put on skis and skied one hundred miles across West Virginia. This is determination, focused purpose and love of life at its best. What an example! Reminiscient of those Charles Coralt driving through the heartland of America stories, or Garrison Keillor's Lake Woe-be-gone essays, Granny Haddock's pilgrimage touches and informs you. After reading her book, it will be difficult to whine about anything ever again without getting involved and making an effort to do something about it. Inspirational!
Rating:
Summary: IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!
Review: "It's never too late to get in shape, nor to get involved in issues of importance to you", so says Granny Doris Haddock. Fed up with a sense of no voice in political issues, and hearing so many other folks express the same sentiments of "big money" barriers existing between people and the officials elected to represent them, Granny Haddock decided to campaign for financial reform by taking her show on the road in her own way-- "walking across America". Her book is an engrossing collection of her experiences as she walked across deserts,- through Native American Villages- and when confronted with snow- took off her sneakers, put on skis and skied one hundred miles across West Virginia. This is determination, focused purpose and love of life at its best. What an example! Reminiscient of those Charles Coralt driving through the heartland of America stories, or Garrison Keillor's Lake Woe-be-gone essays, Granny Haddock's pilgrimage touches and informs you. After reading her book, it will be difficult to whine about anything ever again without getting involved and making an effort to do something about it. Inspirational!
Rating:
Summary: This is America
Review: Even if you don't care about campaign finance reform, the cause that sent Doris Haddock walking across the country, you will probably enjoy the stories she tells. Doris kept a diary, so we know about her adventures and the people she met along the way. If nothing else you will find out that advanced age, even 90, is not an excuse to pack it in, but rather to pack up and get going for what you believe in. Be inspired, learn something, but mostly have a lot of fun reading this book. I sure did.
Rating: 
Summary: This Land Is Your Land
Review: Even if you don't care about campaign finance reform, the cause that sent Doris Haddock walking across the country, you will probably enjoy the stories she tells. Doris kept a diary, so we know about her adventures and the people she met along the way. If nothing else you will find out that advanced age, even 90, is not an excuse to pack it in, but rather to pack up and get going for what you believe in. Be inspired, learn something, but mostly have a lot of fun reading this book. I sure did.
Rating:
Summary: Granny D is real!
Review: Granny D is real. That's the highest praise I can bestow. You feel you've met the real person and that she's presented herself, warts and all. I actually read this book with pen in hand, marking points to write down to form a synopsis of her wit and wisdom for later reference. This is certainly not something I do more than once in a decade. I'd expected more of a description of the walk itself, and less of a memoir, but I was delighted with what I got. I loved her and the people she met along the way. Though she and I have differing viewpoints on several issues, I thoroughly respected her and was nearly overwhelmed with the magnitude of her undertaking and her optimism.
Rating:
Summary: A Good Imaginary Hat
Review: Granny D's book is not about politics but it is about citizenship, patriotism, and real life. She sets the tone at the very beginning of the book and sticks with it."If you are not much interested in campaign finance reform -- the reason for my protest walk -- do not worry: I will not pester you too much about it as we journey together between these covers. You will not need imaginary earplugs I hope, just a good imaginary good hat." Plainly, Granny D intends to become everyone's grandma during her walk. And, she does it. You'll just love her!
Rating:
Summary: Wise words from a 90-yr old sage
Review: GrannyD is an enjoyable book to read, especially because I appreciate the insight and wisdom of Doris Haddock. I believe younger people, such as myself, can learn a great deal from Doris and her experiences walking across America. Originally, I purchased the book with the intent of learning more about how Doris made social change in regards to the Campaign Finance issue. However, while reading the book, I found myself more intrigued with her life experiences and reflections. Though the book is a bit drawn out at times - with respect to her writings of the towns - it is well worth the money and time in reading. A great book written by a sage.
Rating:
Summary: Wise words from a 90-yr old sage
Review: GrannyD is an enjoyable book to read, especially because I appreciate the insight and wisdom of Doris Haddock. I believe younger people, such as myself, can learn a great deal from Doris and her experiences walking across America. Originally, I purchased the book with the intent of learning more about how Doris made social change in regards to the Campaign Finance issue. However, while reading the book, I found myself more intrigued with her life experiences and reflections. Though the book is a bit drawn out at times - with respect to her writings of the towns - it is well worth the money and time in reading. A great book written by a sage.
Rating:
Summary: This is America
Review: Lots of interesting tales that take place in small cities across our beautiful land told by a little old lady who has learned much and experienced much in her ninety years. I loved the book, but I also read another book at the same time (i.e. the book is a good read, but reading about one town after another, after another, after another requires a break after a while).
|
