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The Last Press Bus Out of Middletown: A Memoir That Captures the Heart

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Last Press Bus Out of Middletown: A Memoir

by Kyra E. Hicks

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8988 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	268 pages

In her debut memoir, Last Press Bus Out of Middletown, author Sarah Kendzior takes us on a journey through her childhood and adolescence in the small town of Middletown, Ohio. With a keen eye for detail and a wry sense of humor, Kendzior paints a vivid portrait of her hometown, its people, and the events that shaped her life.

Kendzior was born in Middletown in 1978, and her memoir follows her from her early years through her graduation from high school. She writes about the challenges of growing up in a small town, where everyone knows your business and there is little opportunity for anonymity. She also writes about the joys of small town life, the close-knit community, and the sense of belonging that comes from being part of a small town.

One of the most striking things about Last Press Bus Out of Middletown is Kendzior's ability to capture the essence of small town life. She writes about the local landmarks, the people who make up the community, and the events that bring the town together. She also writes about the challenges that small towns face, such as economic decline and the loss of population. But through it all, she never loses sight of the beauty and the heart of her hometown.

In addition to her insights into small town life, Kendzior also writes about her own personal struggles. She writes about her experiences with anxiety and depression, and about her journey to self-discovery. She also writes about her relationship with her family, her friends, and her community. Through her writing, Kendzior shows us that even in the smallest of towns, there is always hope and opportunity.

Last Press Bus Out of Middletown is a beautifully written and deeply moving memoir. It is a book that will resonate with anyone who has ever grown up in a small town, or anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the world. Kendzior's writing is honest, insightful, and ultimately hopeful. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for Last Press Bus Out of Middletown

"Sarah Kendzior's Last Press Bus Out of Middletown is a must-read for anyone who has ever grown up in a small town. It is a funny, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful story about the challenges and joys of growing up in a place where everyone knows your business. Kendzior's writing is honest, insightful, and ultimately hopeful. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it."

- Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House and Bel Canto

"Kendzior's memoir is a love letter to her hometown, warts and all. She writes with honesty and humor about the challenges of growing up in a small town, and the ways in which her hometown shaped her life. Last Press Bus Out of Middletown is a must-read for anyone who has ever grown up in a small town, or anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the world."

- Celeste Ng, author of Little Fires Everywhere and Our Missing Hearts

"Sarah Kendzior's Last Press Bus Out of Middletown is a powerful and moving memoir. It is a story about growing up in a small town, but it is also a story about finding your place in the world. Kendzior's writing is honest, insightful, and ultimately hopeful. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it."

- J.D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy

Last Press Bus Out of Middletown: A Memoir

by Kyra E. Hicks

5 out of 5