The first sentence from Chapter One of The All American begins with a description of a mobile home park buried in Lion Mountain. But Lion Mountain is only the beginning of an unforgettable, suspense-filled, descriptive journey that had me anxiously sitting on the edge of my …more chair. I genuinely enjoyed the entire book. I am so impressed with how the author included meaningful characters throughout the entire book, and he never let the reader forget the character's position, nor what that character meant to him. I would definitely recommend this book to be read and to be discussed in book clubs. Discussing the book in a book club would provide an opportunity to explore one's own emotional, physical and mental strength, as the events occurred in the book, especially if one is asked "what would I have done in that same situation?" I found it to be an enjoyable, entertaining and gratifying book with well thought out twists and turns that will keep you entertained throughout the entire book. (less)

Great book. Wonderful metaphorical expressions. Methodical arrangement of emotions on many levels. Ideal book for book club discussions.