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A Good American

A Good American
A Novel
by Alex George
Hardcover: Feb 2012,
400 pages.
Paperback: Feb 2013,
432 pages.

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Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Becky H
A wonderful book
A lovely book that explores 4 generations of a family. Carefully drawn characters and a love of music permeate this novel that begins in Germany in 1904 and ends in Missouri in 2009.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Dorothy T.
Terrific story
There is not a dull moment in this book. The storyline about multiple generations of a German/American family is engrossing, and there are plenty of humorous situations. Alex George has plenty to say and he says it well. I could just hear that four-part barbershop quartet harmony!

Rated 4 of 5 of 5 by Daveann D. (Eureka, MO)
Enjoyed!
I really enjoyed this book. I liked the twists and interesting characters. Being from Mo I especially liked it, would recommend!

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Nikki
5 Heartfelt Stars!!
Please don't miss this one! It is a perfect novel. I hated for it to end. It is literary, lyrical, poignant, and laugh-out-loud funny, too! Do yourself a favor and pick this one up today.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Ruth
The Good American
I read this in one sitting and enjoyed the voices of the characters and the story of the family as if it was my own.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by val
A Good American
I received this book at a preview in October, read it in days. Usually one book grabs me at these previews and this book was it. Beautifully written, this saga takes you on a journey of one families life over decades. I was in love with this book. If we didn't know it or have to be reminded, we all came from somewhere. I think every lazy american should read this book. We can only learn from this family what a Good American truly is like. My hair stood up when I read the written line, "just go out there and become a Good American. " 5 Stars 2 thumbs up
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