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| The Red Pony | ||
| Book Review by Author/Illustrator Ross Anthony | ||
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After resenting being forced to read "The Pearl" in high school. I decided to give Steinbeck another try. It just so happened this was the book that fell into my lap. If this were a film, it'd be a slow quiet indie. It'd draw you into its farm pace with modesty and grit. If it were a farmer, it'd warn you that life wasn't fair and that nature had a wicked way of making you a man. And you ought be glad you got that much mentoring out of him. This wasn't the best book I've ever read, but I liked it, and despite the innocent title, it's as harsh as the life/death cycle. Here's the theme: There are no heroes that can tame mother nature, and her lessons can just as easily make you mean as kind. That latter choice being up to you. Read more Book Reviews by Author/Illustrator Ross Anthony. |
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Copyright © 1998-2025 Ross Anthony, Author - Speaker - Solo World Circumnavigator In addition to reviewing films and interviewing celebs at HollywoodReportCard.com, traveling the world, composing great music, motivational speaking, Mr. Anthony also helps others tell their stories with words and video. While traversing the circumference of the planet writing books, Mr. Anthony has taught, presented for, worked &/or played with locals in over 30 countries & 100 cities (Nairobi to Nagasaki). He's bungee-jumped from a bridge near Victoria Falls, wrestled with lions in Zimbabwe, crashed a Vespa off a high mountain road in Taiwan, and ridden a dirt bike across the States (Washington State to Washington DC). To get signed books, thoughtful experienced help telling your stories through words or video, or to schedule Ross to speak check out: www.RossAnthony.com or call 1-800-767-7186.
Dig into the world and inspire the people you meet with your love, kindness, and whatever it is you're really good at. Being alive is the miracle. Special thanks to Ken Kocanda, HAL, Jodie Keszek, Don Haderlein, Mom and Pops, my family, R. Foss, and many others by Ross Anthony. Galati-FE also deserves a shout out. And thanks to all of you for your interest and optimism. Enjoy great films, read stirring novels, grow. |
