Review of Shelby Morrow - Journals, 1929-1935
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Review of Shelby Morrow - Journals, 1929-1935
[Following is a volunteer review of "Shelby Morrow - Journals, 1929-1935" by A. C. Holmes.]
“Shelby Morrow – Journals 1929-1935 by A. C. Holmes” is a vivid and thrilling account of a turbulent period in American history as viewed by Shelby Morrow, a very passionate woman. These six years of daily recorded journals unveil the most critical moments of Morrow’s life, the thoughts, and feelings of the person as they go through achievements and adversities. The entries are full of historical background, and although some are awkward and shifts in tense are often present, the overall experience of the late 1920s and early 1930s is genuine.
The author demonstrates remarkable ability in portraying Morrow and it is easy for the reader to form a close bond with Morrow as the journal writer. It is evident that Morrow was shedding tears and writing down his feelings and these are profoundly feeling-ful and perceptive about the social and political transformations of the era. The language used by the author is rather casual, yet at the same time, it is very engaging; the reader gets utterly involved in the ambience of the particular period.
Holmes must be credited for achieving a good flow of the book and coherence in presenting the journal’s material as a continuous story of the years described therein. They include historical events during the specified period, which aids the reader in putting Morrow’s life under the corresponding event perspective. Thus, the combination of a real-life story with a rather typical historical setting deepens the impact of a reading.
For instance, there is no sex or cursing, and though there are some "offensive" items for the religious, these are not necessarily obscene. I do not observe any typographical errors in the spelling and the grammar and punctuation are generally sound, something which shows that the publication is very well done.
In conclusion, Shelby Morrow - Journals 1929-1935 is a recommended read for any fan of personal narratives, diaries, or anyone interested in personal narratives kept during the early part of the twentieth century. It also becomes quite perceptive to see how well this author has written this book to let Morrow come alive most effectively, as well as how the historical background has been incorporated into this book most effectively. I strongly encourage people to read this and I gladly give it 5 out of 5 stars for the way the story was well presented as well as its historical value.
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Shelby Morrow - Journals, 1929-1935
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“Shelby Morrow – Journals 1929-1935 by A. C. Holmes” is a vivid and thrilling account of a turbulent period in American history as viewed by Shelby Morrow, a very passionate woman. These six years of daily recorded journals unveil the most critical moments of Morrow’s life, the thoughts, and feelings of the person as they go through achievements and adversities. The entries are full of historical background, and although some are awkward and shifts in tense are often present, the overall experience of the late 1920s and early 1930s is genuine.
The author demonstrates remarkable ability in portraying Morrow and it is easy for the reader to form a close bond with Morrow as the journal writer. It is evident that Morrow was shedding tears and writing down his feelings and these are profoundly feeling-ful and perceptive about the social and political transformations of the era. The language used by the author is rather casual, yet at the same time, it is very engaging; the reader gets utterly involved in the ambience of the particular period.
Holmes must be credited for achieving a good flow of the book and coherence in presenting the journal’s material as a continuous story of the years described therein. They include historical events during the specified period, which aids the reader in putting Morrow’s life under the corresponding event perspective. Thus, the combination of a real-life story with a rather typical historical setting deepens the impact of a reading.
For instance, there is no sex or cursing, and though there are some "offensive" items for the religious, these are not necessarily obscene. I do not observe any typographical errors in the spelling and the grammar and punctuation are generally sound, something which shows that the publication is very well done.
In conclusion, Shelby Morrow - Journals 1929-1935 is a recommended read for any fan of personal narratives, diaries, or anyone interested in personal narratives kept during the early part of the twentieth century. It also becomes quite perceptive to see how well this author has written this book to let Morrow come alive most effectively, as well as how the historical background has been incorporated into this book most effectively. I strongly encourage people to read this and I gladly give it 5 out of 5 stars for the way the story was well presented as well as its historical value.
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Shelby Morrow - Journals, 1929-1935
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