“A great swath of American history is let loose in this beguiling tome. And it all starts in a garden in Germany where Fredrick lurks behind a hedge preparing to serenade his ladylove, Jette. It’s not a union smiled upon by Jette’s social-climbing mother. She forbids them contact so, of course, they go underground and flee for the New World. Narrated by James, their grandson, the story is an endearing and insightful family drama with a full cast of entertaining extras, including jazz musicians, nefarious bartenders and a malevolent dwarf.”—Deon, Sunriver Books & Music, Sunriver, OR. Buy A Good American from Sunriver Books.
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A Good American by Alex George
February 24, 2012