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Being a avid fan and owner of the movie "A CHRISTMAS STORY", I decided to investigate where the original concept came from. To my surprise the narrator of the movie (Jean Shepard) was the original author of the book "IN GOOD WE TRUST, ALL OTHERS PAY CASH". This book was the basis of that movie and provides a somewhat historical account of what life was like during a simpler time. I not only need you to understand that I highly recommend, anyone that enjoys the movie should seek out this book, sink their teeth into it and further enjoy the humor of this most excellent american author. After finishing it, all I ask is for you to bow your head in his passing and promise to yourself that you will return home after many years and seek out your memories that formed who you are today,m before they have the opportunity to be gone forever..., and DON'T SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT KID!!!Read full review
I bought this book because one of my favorite movies, A Christmas Story, is based on a number of the stories herein. Jean Sheperd was also a delightful storyteller on the radio as I was growing up. This book does not disappoint. Every story is hilarious! Marvelous, detailed writing. If you didn't have the exact same experiences as the author did growing up, no matter -- you will fully identify with everything he writes about. I am going to buy all his other books in the near future.
Not only is this book a great collection of wonderful original stories, it contains the original "Christmas Story." That alone makes this book priceless.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Excellent easy purchase. Item is perfect
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Like a lot of people I love the movie "A Christmas story". So I decided to read the book that it came from. Its a collection of Ralphie's childhood memories as remembered on a trip to his home town on a visit by an adult Ralphie. Jean Shepherd has a habit of being very wordy. Sometimes while reading I was tempted to skip ahead to get past these parts; but I didn't. In reading the book you will read most of the parts that ended up in the movie. Those are the funnier parts of the book. A good book, I would recommend this to anyone who likes the movie.
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