"AN AMERICAN STORY"--from author MARK LAGES--take the time to sit back and really enjoy this book--it will entertain you, but it will also give you much food for thought (see my review)

An American Story

Welcome to An American Story. This will probably be different than books you're accustomed to. This book has a beginning and an end, but you'll also be constantly entertained by jugglers, clowns, singers, thespians, and sages. At times it may feel confusing and disjointed, but rest assured that every facet has been included for a reason. Nothing is arbitrary. In a nutshell, this story is about a man named Huey Baker. It is his story, and it is not meant to represent any specific sexual gender, economic class, race, religion, weight, hair color, or political persuasion. Huey is just one of 370 million citizens who was born and raised in America. So how does one read this novel? Expectations will only let you down, so don't search for anything specific. Just pour a cup of coffee, keep an open mind, and enjoy the show.

MY REVIEW:  I have read a number of books from author Mark Lages, and I have enjoyed them all. I have to say that "An American Story" is my favorite so far, and  I think it showcases some of Mark's outstanding qualities as a storyteller. This author never tells a routine tale, and, somehow, he manages to make us see ourselves (and himself as well) in each unique narrative. "An American Story" is just that--the representation and dissection of  "the American dream". There is a central character, Huey Baker, who weaves his way in and out of various vignettes, which are interspersed with quotes by famous folks. There are also revised song lyrics scattered here and there, and if you know the tune, you will automatically sing along. Take the time to sit back and really enjoy this book--it will entertain you, but it will also give you much food for thought. 

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Author Mark Lages says:

"I was born and raised in California, but now live in South Carolina with my wife and our animals. I am neither a liberal nor a conservative. In fact, I despise politics. I think of myself as an artist, and not as a journalist. I've been influenced by Milton Friedman, Frank Lloyd Wright, Hunter S Thompson, Douglas Adams, Salvador Dali, MC Escher, JS Bach, Keith Jarrett, Vincent Price, Tom Waits, and many others. I like to smoke cigars and drink lots of coffee. And I do love to write. Lock me in a room with a box of cigars, a coffee maker, and a computer, and I will do just fine. Check out www.marklages.com for more info about me and my books."