by Geert Mak · ISBN 9789045021614
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On September 23, 1960, the legendary writer John Steinbeck set off on an expedition across the American continent with his poodle Charley, seeking to reconnect with his country and its people. Exactly fifty years later, Geert Mak followed in his footsteps from Steinbeck's old home, beginning an inspection from the perspective of 2010. This journey explores the changes in American cities and towns over half a century, the evolution of 'Main Street USA', the dreams that drove Americans, and the legacy of the 'city on the hill'. Mak, like Steinbeck, avoided the beaten paths, offering a kaleidoscopic view of intertwined stories and reflecting on the relationship between America and Europe in the 21st century.
