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The Tender Bar
The Tender Bar
Author: J. R. Moehringer
J. R. Moehringer grew up captivated by a voice. It was the voice of his father, a New York City disc jockey who vanished before J. R. spoke his first word. Sitting on the stoop, pressing an ear to the radio, J. R. would strain to hear in that plummy baritone the secrets of masculinity and identity. Though J. R.'s mother was his world, his roc...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781401300647
ISBN-10: 1401300642
Publication Date: 8/1/2006
Pages: 416
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 64 ratings
Publisher: Hyperion
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Twintoni avatar reviewed The Tender Bar on + 133 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
A very engrossing memoir, the author tells a wonderful story, heartbreaking at some points but very rewarding.
skywaywaver avatar reviewed The Tender Bar on + 148 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I liked this book, as it did not have all of the fantastical stories that memoirs tend to have lately. The story seems to drag, and then starts moving in a hurry.
sues avatar reviewed The Tender Bar on + 94 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A touching memoir of a boy growing up without a father, and his search for male role models--and answers--in his life. Well written, with some beautiful phrasing. Funny and poignant. The author is a reporter for the LA Times, and has won a Pulitzer for a series of articles he wrote.
le-loup-garou avatar reviewed The Tender Bar on + 55 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A sentimental, sad and funny memoir.
~LLG
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I loved reading a book from the perspective of a young man who grows into an adult. From the very first page I was hooked and hated having to put it down to do such mundane chores as feeding the family and taking care of the household duties. Exaggerating but I would recommend this book without hesitation. Very enjoyable.
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Brookie avatar reviewed The Tender Bar on + 30 more book reviews
Not my favorite book. It wasn't what I had expected. I wanted more of a character study. Slightly boring
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I loved this book! It was a memoir about J.R. Moehringer, the author of this book. I thought the book had some very touching moments, as well as some very funny ones, all in the life of J.R. Moehringer of Manhassat, Long Island.
Kmarie avatar reviewed The Tender Bar on + 529 more book reviews
Excellent memoir about a boy growing up in a great American bar. Coming of Age.
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This was a wonderfully insightful book and not at all what I expected.
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Great book but waiting this guy to grow up & get a positive idle in his life.
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I enjoyed this book very much. The characters were interesting and Moehringer is a great storyteller.
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Award winning memoir of a young writer who is raised by the men who run and frequent a Long Island Ny bar - poignant, very funny, extremely staisfying read.

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