A Lot Like Me
A Father and Son's Journey to Reconciliation
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4.8 • 25 Ratings
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- $9.99
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Publisher Description
“I hated my father—really, really hated him. I hated working for him and I hated being around him. I hated it when he walked through the front door at home. And we feared him from the moment he pulled up in front of the house in his car.”
So writes conservative firebrand and popular radio host Larry Elder. For ten years Elder and his father did not talk to each other.
When they finally did, the conversation went on for eight hours—eight hours that took Elder on his father’s journey from the Jim Crow South, to service in the Marine Corps, to starting a business in Southern California.
Elder emerged not just reconciled with his dad, but admiring him, and realizing that he had never fully known him or understood him.
Heartfelt, beautifully written, compulsively readable, A Lot Like Me—originally published as Dear Father, Dear Son—is both a powerfully affecting memoir and a personal, provocative slice of American history.
Customer Reviews
Amazing Book
I have recently started following Larry Elder on YouTube and thoroughly enjoy his videos. When he mentioned his book about his dad, I knew I HAD to read it! I was not disappointed. I literally didn’t want to put it down.
Larry has a wonderful way with words. His description of his relationship with his father made me feel so many emotions, and yes, I shed a few tears. The book gave me hope for those who want to mend their own relationships with their parents. I can’t wait to read other titles Larry has written!
Excellent
I wish my dad were still alive! Although we got along very very well there are so many things that you brought up in this book that I wish that we had discussed! Now I wonder about his childhood and his relationship with his father! I truly amazing story! Extremely well written! I didn’t want to put it down! Finished it in record time! Thanks for sharing!
A Lot Like Me
Pulled at my heart strings. Well written and riveting. Larry Elder for president !!!