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Isom, George Hemingway, WHAT IS THAT BOY GOING TO DO NEXT?: A Memoir
Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and George Hemingway Isom have much in common with each other. Each boy is about the same age, each lives along the Mississippi River, each lives in Missouri, each is unconventional, each is true to himself, and each boy is adventuresome. At age 14, George (an African-American boy) joins the U.S. Navy; what is it like for him and how does it turn out? If you enjoyed "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, you will enjoy George's adventures in "What Is That Boy Going To Do Next?: A Memoir" by George Hemingway Isom. Some Comments From Readers: "I just finished reading your memoir, and it certainly was a page turner! It was great to learn about your coming of age. I've recommended the book to others. I hope your adventures continue. I'm so glad to have read your book. It's inspiring to me. Time will tell if I will launch myself forward as you did to pursue life, experience, and adventure." "I just finished reading your memoir. The experience has inspired me to remain positive and supportive of my only grandchild who is in his first year of college, struggling to find his way. One last thing, there are times that book titles don't reflect the text. However, in this case I found myself asking the question out loud, "What is that boy going to do next?!!" " "I read your delightful book and want you to know that I certainly appreciate the sharing of your memoirs. You had both a flavorful and extraordinary teenage life. You went after and accomplished more in a few years than people have in a lifetime!" "I was especially taken in by the charm and undying optimism of 'that boy'. I thoroughly enjoyed and was charmed by your book." "Perfect book for any reluctant reader!" "That boy really tries hard to live up to his image of a sailor". "The perfect book for low achieving high school teenagers in the inner cities. It is a memoir with lots of lessons about courage, optimism, discipline, and being true to yourself. It also provides a fascinating glimpse at black history and culture in the1940s." "The book was interesting for me to read and to learn what it's like to grow up in the black culture. It sounds like you grew up fast and became worldly at an early age." "Teachers and middle-class parents undervalue kids' preferences, but I think we need to give up being so uptight about children's choices in books." [There are times when kids learn best when they can choose their own books; a finding from a study at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2010]
To order from any bookstore - in the world - give the publisher's name: iUniverse, and the book number: ISBN 0-595-33804-6 - in addition to the book title and author's name. Also, to purchase directly from the publisher, dial 1-888-280-7715 or write to iUniverse, Inc., 1663 Liberty Drive, Suite 300, Bloomington, IN 47403. This book is also available at a growing number of public libraries, including the Queens Borough Public Library in NewYork, the Boston Public Library, and the St. Louis Public Library. Request it from your local library.
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