The American Dream? A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Man, and the Perfect Breakfast Burrito

I wasn't prepared for how sweet this would be; nor how insightful or self-aware or funny. There's quite a lot packed into this thin little booklet: self-discovery, American culture (the good, the bad, the tacky), and the bonds that form our relationships and our selves. You will learn, laugh, and be moved.

This book speaks to me in a couple of ways:

1. I've driven the path of Route 66 from East to West, although I did it in a very different fashion than the author. I wasn't exploring America, I was driving as part of my move from NJ to AZ. So I didn't stop to explore. I recognize many of the landmarks they mention in the book, but only as they are seen when speeding past them on the highway. So there's a lot I recognize in the book, but it also shows what I missed on my 3-day cross-country journey. For instance, I didn't know that Amarillo, TX had a significant refugee population and a surprising food scene. I ate at the Red Robin near the Holiday Inn Express.

2. This reminds me of Orlando's Little-While Friends and I LOVE Orlando's Little-While Friends.

This a perfect book for readers of all ages. Easy enough for kids to follow and understand and enjoy (lots of quality poop content) but meaningful and relevant for adults and readers of all ages who travel to learn and discover and make meanings from the intersections of people, place, and history.

This book speaks to me in a couple of ways:

1. I've driven the path of Route 66 from East to West, although I did it in a very different fashion than the author. I wasn't exploring America, I was driving as part of my move from NJ to AZ. So I didn't stop to explore. I recognize many of the landmarks they mention in the book, but only as they are seen when speeding past them on the highway. So there's a lot I recognize in the book, but it also shows what I missed on my 3-day cross-country journey. For instance, I didn't know that Amarillo, TX had a significant refugee population and a surprising food scene. I ate at the Red Robin near the Holiday Inn Express.

2. This reminds me of Orlando's Little-While Friends and I LOVE Orlando's Little-While Friends.

This a perfect book for readers of all ages. Easy enough for kids to follow and understand and enjoy (lots of quality poop content) but meaningful and relevant for adults and readers of all ages who travel to learn and discover and make meanings from the intersections of people, place, and history.