The One Business Man in Town That's Super Successful

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"He is more educated than his station might lead you to expect. He likes to read a lot," she says of her father's education. "I don't even remember what formal education he had." His kids factor into the rest of the book, and some get chapters like about their little stories. 'The ones that get the most time are his son Will who is kind of lucky'

After 488 episodes, we finally return to ol' Johnny Steinbeck. East of Eden mixes autobiography, pastoral fiction, and Biblical allegory -- a cocktail that has dismayed critics and excited audiences for decades. We dig into what works in this sprawling story and what might leave some readers wanting more.

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