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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2019
- ISBN
- 9781538729809
- Book Title
- Lake of the Ozarks : My Surreal Summers in a Vanishing America
- Publisher
- Grand Central Publishing
- Item Length
- 8.6 in
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Family & Relationships, Travel, Social Science, Self-Help, Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics
- Topic
- Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Careers / General, Personal Growth / Happiness, Personal Memoirs, General, Food, Lodging & Transportation / Resorts & Spas, Customs & Traditions, Life Stages / Adolescence
- Item Weight
- 11.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.8 in
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
ISBN-10
1538729806
ISBN-13
9781538729809
eBay Product ID (ePID)
8038644387
Product Key Features
Book Title
Lake of the Ozarks : My Surreal Summers in a Vanishing America
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2019
Topic
Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Careers / General, Personal Growth / Happiness, Personal Memoirs, General, Food, Lodging & Transportation / Resorts & Spas, Customs & Traditions, Life Stages / Adolescence
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Family & Relationships, Travel, Social Science, Self-Help, Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
11.2 Oz
Item Length
8.6 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-048035
Reviews
"Funny, poignant, and memorable, Bill Geist's memoir of his summers in the distant Ozarks -- distant in space and now in time -- is an entertaining and illuminating journey into the past of a fascinating man and an always-intriguing country. It's too bad we can't all get a rubber tomahawk and a Lake of the Ozarks ashtray with each purchase of the book, but life's taught us that you can't have everything."-- --Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Soul of America, "It is a sure sign that a book is worthwhile if you can sense the author is having fun writing it. [Geist] just sits down to chat a while. More books should celebrate unbridled nostalgia like this one does." -- --The Florida Times Union, "In his charming new book, [Geist] has perfectly captured what middle-class life was like in the midcentury American Midwest . . . a meaningful and accurate rendering of times past."-- New York Times Book Review, "A tenderhearted remembrance...Geist's entertaining account of life in a resort town in the 1960s will certainly resonate with folks of his generation, and will offer younger readers a glimpse into a bygone era."-- --Publishers Weekly, "Readers of Geist's vintage will enjoy sauntering through his formative summers and perhaps recall some of their own on the way."-- -- Booklist, " Lake of the Ozarks is the hilarious account by Bill Geist of his bizarre coming-of-age in a 'different' place and time. The lunacy is infectious. Prepare to laugh, a lot."-- --Jane Pauley, host, CBS Sunday Morning, "Geist's writing is consistently nostalgic as he shows how those carefree summers helped mold him into the man he became. The book is a quick, pleasant read that effectively reflects how his time at the lodge showed him that 'life is more difficult and rewarding and fun when you manage to do things your way.' Old-fashioned, wistful stories that will appeal to fans of Geist's previous books."-- --Kirkus, "Geist has written an amusing, charming tribute . . . an accomplished storyteller has filled this book with vignettes that make this time in American culture come back to life."-- St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "This book is not affiliated in any way with the show Ozark , streaming now on Netflix...except for the parts you might like. Those we'll take credit for."-- --Jason Bateman, Ozark, PRAISE FOR LAKE OF THE OZARKS : "Readers of Geist's vintage will enjoy sauntering through his formative summers and perhaps recall some of their own on the way."-- --Booklist
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
977.8/493
Synopsis
Beloved TV host Bill Geist pens a reflective memoir of his incredible summers spent in the heart of America in this New York Times bestseller. Before there was "tourism" and souvenir ashtrays became "kitsch," the Lake of the Ozarks was a Shangri-La for middle-class Midwestern families on vacation, complete with man-made beaches, Hillbilly Mini Golf, and feathered rubber tomahawks. It was there that author Bill Geist spent summers in the Sixties during his school and college years working at Arrowhead Lodge-a small resort owned by his bombastic uncle-in all areas of the operation, from cesspool attendant to bellhop. What may have seemed just a summer job became, upon reflection, a transformative era where a cast of eccentric, small-town characters and experiences shaped (some might suggest "slightly twisted") Bill into the man he is today. He realized it was this time in his life that had a direct influence on his sensibilities, his humor, his writing, and ultimately a career searching the world for other such untamed creatures for the Chicago Tribune , the New York Times , and CBS News . In Lake of the Ozarks , Emmy Award-winning CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent Bill Geist reflects on his coming of age in the American Heartland and traces his evolution as a man and a writer. He shares laugh-out-loud anecdotes and tongue-in-cheek observations guaranteed to evoke a strong sense of nostalgia for "the good ol' days." Written with Geistian wit and warmth, Lake of the Ozarks takes readers back to a bygone era, and demonstrates how you can find inspiration in the most unexpected places., Before there was "tourism" or "leisure time;" before souvenir ashtrays became "camp" and "kitsch;" before Goofy Golf became an "attraction" and today's colossal theme parks could even be imagined, there was "Beautiful Lake of the Ozarks -- Family Vacationland," where to this day the ashtrays remain devoid of irony. It was here, at Arrowhead Lodge at Lake of the Ozarks, where Bill Geist spent his summers between high school and college working at this tacky resort.What may have seemed "just a summer job" became, upon reflection, a transformative era where a cast of eccentric, small-town characters and experiences would make Bill the man he is today. Bill realized it was this time in his life that would shape his sensibilities, his humor, his writing, and ultimately a career searching the world for other such untamed characters for The Chicago Tribune and the New York Times .In LAKE OF THE OZARKS, two-time Emmy Award-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Bill Geist reflects on his coming of age in the American heartland of the Midwest and traces his evolution as a man and a writer, in the summers between high school and college, before he went off to Vietnam and the country went to Hell. Written with Geistian warmth and quirky humor, LAKE OF THE OZARKS takes readers back to a bygone era, and shows how you can find inspiration in the most unexpected places., Beloved TV host Bill Geist pens a reflective memoir of his incredible summers spent in the heart of America in this New York Times bestseller. Before there was "tourism" and souvenir ashtrays became "kitsch," the Lake of the Ozarks was a Shangri-La for middle-class Midwestern families on vacation, complete with man-made beaches, Hillbilly Mini Golf, and feathered rubber tomahawks. It was there that author Bill Geist spent summers in the Sixties during his school and college years working at Arrowhead Lodge -- a small resort owned by his bombastic uncle -- in all areas of the operation, from cesspool attendant to bellhop. What may have seemed just a summer job became, upon reflection, a transformative era where a cast of eccentric, small-town characters and experiences shaped (some might suggest "slightly twisted") Bill into the man he is today. He realized it was this time in his life that had a direct influence on his sensibilities, his humor, his writing, and ultimately a career searching the world for other such untamed creatures for the Chicago Tribune , the New York Times , and CBS News. In Lake of the Ozarks , Emmy Award-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Bill Geist reflects on his coming of age in the American Heartland and traces his evolution as a man and a writer. He shares laugh-out-loud anecdotes and tongue-in-cheek observations guaranteed to evoke a strong sense of nostalgia for "the good ol' days." Written with Geistian wit and warmth, Lake of the Ozarks takes readers back to a bygone era, and demonstrates how you can find inspiration in the most unexpected places.
LC Classification Number
F472.O93G45 2019
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- h***t (52)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m so happy with the book! It arrived fast and just as described. The best part is that it’s the correct edition, the same one listed. I’ve ordered books from other sellers that were different editions than the one listed but this seller did great and packaged the book so well, too. This was such a great price!
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- s***u (311)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat seller! The Kansas City, MO Post Office took about 11 days to get the package from "accepted at facility" to "in transit," but the seller was helpful when I contacted them about it. I would do business with them again. Paperback book was in great condition when it arrived! Great price too.The Lost Art of Reading Natures Signs: Use Outdoor Clues to Find Your Way, Predi (#156628259793)
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- Jul 03, 2019Top favorable review
What a Fantastic Book!
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- May 27, 2020
An enjoyable break and a pretty quick read!
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- Jul 22, 2020
Fun book
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- Jun 18, 2019
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- h***t (52)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m so happy with the book! It arrived fast and just as described. The best part is that it’s the correct edition, the same one listed. I’ve ordered books from other sellers that were different editions than the one listed but this seller did great and packaged the book so well, too. This was such a great price!
- k***r (1161)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseArrived in excellent condition and very well packaged. Special care taken to ensure no damage to item. Very much appreciated. Super lightning fast shipping and delivery. Great seller and great price. Item is better than advertised. In like new condition. Very pleased with transaction and item. My nephew is going to love it. Thank you and hope to do business with you again. GREAT JOB.
- s***u (311)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat seller! The Kansas City, MO Post Office took about 11 days to get the package from "accepted at facility" to "in transit," but the seller was helpful when I contacted them about it. I would do business with them again. Paperback book was in great condition when it arrived! Great price too.The Lost Art of Reading Natures Signs: Use Outdoor Clues to Find Your Way, Predi (#156628259793)