57 pages 1 hour read

Russell Baker

Growing Up

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1982

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Baker's Growing Up strikes a chord with readers through its heartfelt exploration of his youth during the Great Depression. Critics praise its engaging narrative and evocative prose, appreciating Baker's humor and poignant reflections. Some feel the pacing drags occasionally, but overall, it delivers a nostalgic and insightful memoir of resilience and family.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Growing Up?

A reader who would enjoy Growing Up by Russell Baker appreciates memoirs that blend humor and history. Fans of Jean Shepherd’s In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash or Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes will be drawn to Baker’s witty and poignant recounting of his Depression-era childhood and the American experience.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1030L

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
History: World
Period
Great Depression
Themes
Life/Time: The Past
Genre
Journalism
Humor
Classic Fiction