A boy's account of growing up in the South during the depression era. Both a rare first novel and a new American classic, Sams novel has been compared to Tom Sawyer and To Kill a Mockingbird.
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"The writing is elegant, reflective and amused. Dr. Sams is a storyteller sure of his audience . . . and gifted with perfect timing." -- The New York Times
The writing is elegant, reflective and amused. Dr. Sams is a storyteller sure of his audience...and gifted with perfect timing. -- The New York Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The writing is elegant, reflective and amused. Dr. Sams is a storyteller sure of his audience...and gifted with perfect timing. -- The New York Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Ferrol Sams lives with his wife in Fayetteville, Georgia, where he practices medicine.
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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
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Truly An American Classic!!!,
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A friend sent me a paperback copy of this book for a present recently. I had never heard of it before (I am a "Yankee" by birth) but, got around to reading it. (...) Ferrol Sams is one of the most witty and insightful storytellers I have ever read, and that includes Faulkner and Richard Ford! Anyone from age 14 on up who appreciates a great, fun read will absolutely love this novel. It is the first novel of a trilogy from this still writing Georgian author and doctor. You will feel the part of a kid again reading about the exploits of the brilliant but small "Boy" named Porter Osborne Jr. on his family's Georgia farm during the Great Depression. It doesn't matter what part of America you are from, you will love this brilliant example of true storytelling! BUY IT AND LET THE FUN BEGIN!!!
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I Laughed Outloud,
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This review is from: Run with the Horsemen (Penguin Contemporary American Fiction Series) (Paperback)
I always bought a lot of books in a local book store and , based on books I had purchased ,the clerk would occasionally recommend books she thought I would enjoy. She recommended Run With the Horsemen and I bought it. My husband and I always seem to read at night before falling asleep. This book turned out to be one that you couldn't put down. I would start laughing and couldn't stop. My husband read it as soon as I was finished. He reacted the same way. He said you'd think this would be a man's book (the author's service experiences) but even though the subject itself might not have caught my eye, the author has a way of writing that any avid reader would enjoy. I have since purchased the rest of his books and enjoyed them also.
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I first read this book ten years ago for my 12th-grade AP English class, and it still is one of my favorites. I have bought several copies, but I keep giving them to others to read, so again, I find myself buying another! Once you get into this book, it becomes a part of you forever, especially if you are from the South. While I was reading the trilogy, I found myself using Porter's language and seeing my world through his eyes. This novel is perfect for young adults who are beginning to appreciate good literature, but still need terrific story-telling to draw them in. It's also perfect for older adults who need to laugh and get a refreshing perspective on life.
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Ole John Tom, Will Elliott, Buck Tarpley, Miss Hancock, Board of Education, Lum Thornton, Mattie Mae, Billy Boy, Isaac Harte, Damn Charlie Porter, Little Porter, Miss Berry, Miss Hightower, Renda Belle, Linda Nell, Sunday School, Baby Ray, Brewton County, James Herman, John Wesley, Summerfield Hammond, Lewis Fitzgerald, Miss Duncan, Miss Ina, Sally Fitzgerald New!
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Ole John Tom, Will Elliott, Buck Tarpley, Miss Hancock, Board of Education, Lum Thornton, Mattie Mae, Billy Boy, Isaac Harte, Damn Charlie Porter, Little Porter, Miss Berry, Miss Hightower, Renda Belle, Linda Nell, Sunday School, Baby Ray, Brewton County, James Herman, John Wesley, Summerfield Hammond, Lewis Fitzgerald, Miss Duncan, Miss Ina, Sally Fitzgerald New!
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- The Civil War by Eugene M. Wait on page 324
- Prince Albert by Robert Rhodes James on page 141
- The Whisper of the River by Ferrol Sams in Front Matter
- When All the World Was Young by Ferrol Sams in Front Matter
- Perennials: A Southern Celebration of Foods and Flavors on page 168, and page 289
- The Book Group Book: A Thoughtful Guide to Forming and Enjoying a Stimulating Book Discussion Group by Ellen Slezak on page 252, and page 361
- Georgia Odyssey by James C. Cobb on page 101
- Panacea by Robert J. Thompson on page 233
- The Whisper of the River by Ferrol Sams in Front Matter
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