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This Pulitzer Prize-winner is "the saddest, funniest, most tragical yet comical picture of coming of age in the U.S.A. in the Depresson years and World War II that has ever been written."—Harrison Salisbury.
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Posted Wed May 09 00:00:00 EDT 2012
Growing Up is the story of Russell Baker's childhood during which he lived in a poor Virginia house that had no electricity or running water, moved to a city and lived with other family members during the Great Depression, and finally a house in the suburbs. His family had little to no money during the Great Depression and Russell is forced to sell newspapers at the age of eight. His mother pushes him to become something and to rise out of poverty. He gets his chance when he graduates high school in the middle of WWII and enlists. He shares his memoirs of struggle and maturing into a man during WWII. His mother encourages him to become something after the war and Russell becomes a writer. This book describes the struggle during the Great Depression and the relief of it as WWII begins. At the end of the book, Russell Baker is fully grown up.
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Posted Wed Apr 16 00:00:00 EDT 2008
My rationale for selecting this book is that it is very easy to read and understand. I enjoyed reading about Russell's childhood experiences. The greatest impact that this book has on society today is the importance of learning about your past and then passing it on to your children and other generations. Because we all come from our past and this knowledge should be shared to help society understand the reasons for some of our actions.
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Posted Tue Nov 13 00:00:00 EST 2007
I loved this book. Baker uses dry humor and emotion to take readers on a revealing and powerful journey through the hardships of the Great Depression. Baker is very strong-willed. When you read about his childhood, you can tell that he is able to cope with many difficult situations. His mother also teaches him the motivation to better himself that everyone should be taught. You should read this book if you enjoy historical facts coalesced with real emotions and family anecdotes.
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Posted Sun Apr 16 00:00:00 EDT 2006
if you wanna learn about the great depression you must read this book for the reason that it shows the very aspects of lives of people during the great depression.and the autobiographal style, use of 'I' is very crucial..i say it again you must read this wonderful book...
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Posted Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2005
Growing Up is an okay story. Baker goes on too much about his aunts and uncles. He is sort of a dry writer. Not a great book, but not the worst either. would recommend for adults, not teens.
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Posted Mon Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 2005
Growing Up helps you learn valuable life lessons and makes you feel like you can do anything you put your mind to. Although slightly boring at parts, this books is overall well-written, interesting, and sends strong messages to readers giving them advice on several different things. I would reccomend this book to anyone who enjoys to read.
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Posted Wed Apr 14 00:00:00 EDT 2004
Growing up is an Awesome book that taught me that no matter what you may encounter...life still has more sh&* to throw at you! Either you get out there and fight for your dignity ,work hard and be happy or you will fail.Gumption...That's it...Gumption! Linda Henderson(Community College of Vermont) Student..used in our classroom 'Dimensions of Learning' College Course- Instructor : Gary Steller.
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Posted Tue May 04 00:00:00 EDT 2004
Russell Baker¿s Pulitzer Prize winning autobiography, Growing Up, takes the reader on a compelling journey through Great Depression. It follows iron willed Russell Baker who struggles through adversity to become the renowned writer he is today. Baker¿s no holds barred honesty, and detailed character description bring his eccentric but relatable family to life. With his mix of humor and emotion, Baker has a style that engages his readers. You will have a hard time putting this book down once you pick it up.
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Posted Tue Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2003
This book is awful. It's easy enough for a 1st grader to read. It's so vague its hilarious. Don't buy this book.
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Posted Tue Jun 24 00:00:00 EDT 2003
I have to say i stole this book from my teacher...lol...and im glad i did because its become one of my favorite ones in my library. The book is so well written, and it was interesting to read, it kept me wanting to read it all at once.Great book i reccomment it.I also stole 'The Rescue of Miss Yaskell and other Pipe dreams' from Baker, but i have not gotten to it.
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Posted Wed Jun 11 00:00:00 EDT 2003
I read this book is Chinese translation and the book was lost long time ago(about 5 years ago) since I lent it to somebody. That year, 1998, I quitted my job which I hated but became out of work. In the book, Baker's mother told him must promote the magazine even the poorest, I thought it funny because my character like Baker, hate promoting job! But his sister was daring, just tap the window od one man's car and she succeeded sold newspaper. But depression Era, even college graduate women had nothing to do with career. The only thing do to is find a man(better be rich man) to solve their economic problem. If Baker's character exchange with his sister, it would be awful!
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Posted Thu Sep 27 00:00:00 EDT 2001
I read this book when I was in college and I have said this is my favorite book ever since. I couldn't put it down and so love Mr. Baker's gift for writing. Do yourself a favor and read this book!
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Posted Mon Feb 07 00:00:00 EST 2000
Russell Baker writes his life story through vignettes and episodes that captures your interests and imagination. You can't put the book down once you start reading. You wished you didn't have to eat and sleep. This is a must-read book for anyone who wishes to write a good life story. He is an excellent story teller....he is the host of the weekly series, Masterpiece Theatre.
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Overview
This Pulitzer Prize-winner is "the saddest, funniest, most tragical yet comical picture of coming of age in the U.S.A. in the Depresson years and World War II that has ever been written."—Harrison Salisbury.