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I have loved Rodney Crowell since hearing his 1st album, and before I knew who he was on Emmylou's earliest albums. I found his memoir funny, sad, loving & touching, much like his music. Sometimes so open and honest, auto correct suggested horney for honest, lol & yes that too in his descriptions of his constant pursuit of girl's as a teenager & college drop out. I was surprised the Book ended so quickly, perhaps because I wasn't ready or done reading his word's. He's as honest and funny as much of his song's suggest. I loved reading his story of his crazy mom & dad, they remind me of my own wacky family. I would have liked more about Roseanne Cash and his wonderful relationship with his beloved father-in-law Johnny Cash, but I respect his careful way of keeping their story private. A good read for me from one of my all- time favourite musicians.


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Chinaberry Sidewalks Rodney Crowell 9780307594204 Books Reviews

Told from the advantage of time, Mr. Crowell relates stories of his youth that come alive to the reader. To someone who grew up in the same era, under different circumstances, his relationship with his parents is at once touching and inexplicable. I couldn't put it down.
Being a long-time Rodney Crowell fan, I was excited to read his memoir. I've always loved his songwriting, so I assumed I would enjoy his prose just as much. I was a bit leery, however, since I'd read that the memoir didn't talk about his music career.

Wow! This book captured me from the first chapter. In every story he told, I was there. He captures the moments; the feelings, the sights, the smells, even, of every childhood memory. Many people, if they choose to admit it, will relate to the dysfunction of his parents' relationship, and thus, the dysfunction of the entire household. The fears, the sometimes disgust, the need to have a parent BE a parent.

I don't mean to convey that this book is a downer. It's just the opposite. It's often very funny, and it ultimately portrays the reconciliation that occurred between Rodney and his parents, and the mutual understanding and love that prevailed.

I didn't want to let this book go. I was sad when I finished it. I wished there were more stories to tell, of these fascinating, flawed people.
This book brought back so many memories of what it was like living in the 50's, 60's & 70's. Especially the areas I grew up in- GalenaPark,JacintoCity, Channelview etc. Definitely a very good book to read. I never knew Rodney Crowell lived in JacintoCity,Texas. Loved this book.
Rodney Crowell has written a breathtaking story that takes the reader directly to the Texas neighborhood of his childhood. I feel like I could walk down those "Chinaberry Sidewalks" today and if the old house were still standing...it's not....walk right up to the door and hear the sounds of angst...smell the cigerette smoke and fried food...and also feel the love that ultimately held everything together . Rodney's childhood was no walk in the park. His parents were straight out of the hills of Appalacia and tacked together a pretty sorry little life. It is this kind of self examination that is absolutely necessary for all of us to do while trying to recover from our less than idealic childhoods. You must know your parent's own stories intimately before you can come to terms with your own. Rodney does this about as well as I have ever read about....I can't help but wish that he had not skipped over the years in which he got his "big break" as a song writer....and I would have loved to have known Causette's reaction to her "boy" marrying the daughter of Johnny Cash....but I am so grateful that he included the very lovely stories of the death of his parents. It was magnificent. Thanks for sharing, Rodney....I loved it.
Excellently written. Mr. Crowell has a way of expressing things that really puts you there with what he is sharing. His only child blue collar upbringing was mush like mine here in Texas which made it very easy to feel as though I fit right in with his world. The vocabulary is so just perfect for the period of time he is writing about ------ such great description of times, places and music of the period -------- really perfect. A real picture of a real family and American life. Chinaberry Sidewalks you will not want to stop reading. Definitely not dull and every page is full of the author's sharing of honesty, adventure, sadness, struggle, talent and all that comes with life. This is my first review and am doubtful as to what kind of influence I have given to the book that has become one of my favorites. Chinaberry Sidewalks is sitting right beside Liar's Club by Mary Karr. If you enjoy one you will enjoy the other.
Someone close to Rodney intrigued me into buying this book by noting the "violence in that culture, the sharecropping culture." Not only the culture, but also the Crowell family's overall violent mindset. Parts of Rodney's journey reminded me of my own, fist-fighting my way thru grade and high school. But Rodney's life was more desperate than mine and some of his experiences are fueled with an anger from his circumstances that suggest an edge all too many do not survive. How this man emerged from that to become the sensitive, intuitive songwriter he is today is open to question. Living on the edge does not guarantee one will transcend it to a higher place; most simply die there. And Crowell came close to death more than once.

While this is a fascinating read, its verbosity is rough on the comprehension in spots, both due to the story being told and to the syntax Crowell sometimes employs. Often I found myself having to re-read heavily packed sentences to connect the dots and grasp the central message. But that's a small complaint compared to the page-turning story within its pages.

I've always respected Crowell's songwriting, now I have something else to respect him for. I hope this won't be his only book. He is clearly an insightful and entertaining writer.
I have loved Rodney Crowell since hearing his 1st album, and before I knew who he was on Emmylou's earliest albums. I found his memoir funny, sad, loving & touching, much like his music. Sometimes so open and honest, auto correct suggested horney for honest, lol & yes that too in his descriptions of his constant pursuit of girl's as a teenager & college drop out. I was surprised the Book ended so quickly, perhaps because I wasn't ready or done reading his word's. He's as honest and funny as much of his song's suggest. I loved reading his story of his crazy mom & dad, they remind me of my own wacky family. I would have liked more about Roseanne Cash and his wonderful relationship with his beloved father-in-law Johnny Cash, but I respect his careful way of keeping their story private. A good read for me from one of my all- time favourite musicians.