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Travels with Charley in Search of America

An intimate journey across America will envelop you in the dialects, smells and colors of the country.

Travels with Charley in Search of America

I just finished reading Travels with Charley in Search of America by John Steinbeck. Charley is a six-year-old standard poodle who accompanies Steinbeck on his visit to 40 states throughout the country.   

I am a big fan of Steinbeck. His writing is beautifully poetic, profoundly insightful, and always provocative.  

He built a camper on the back of a truck and traveled to 40 states for three months. He engages with real people all along the way. He participates in revealing conversations and has deep insights into the cultures of every place he visits. The book describes his quest to “find America.” 

You can find it on Amazon here.

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Bob Lonac

About Bob Lonac

Today, friends call me a leader of leaders. But this wasn’t always the case.

During my life of working in faith-based, Christ-centered ministry, relationships have proved to be the common thread. My passion is helping other people grow through one-on-one mentoring and small group training. I love building teams. I love seeing people and organizations succeed. You can read more about my story and what I'm doing now.

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