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An insightful high school English teacher introduced me to Salinger’s “Catcher in the Rye.” It was a book report assignment not only to capsulize the story but also to address my personal experience reading it. At that time – as I recall – I found Catcher daring and quite revolutionary in Holden’s exploits and language. Rebellion in those days was often repressed and silent. Holden broke that mold and for the first time I met a literary character with whom I could empathize. He represented freedom to express and the guts to criticize.

Now, fifty years later – motivated by Sallinger’s death – I reread “Catcher in the Rye.” A very different experience, indeed! By today’s standards and my own personal evolution, Holden emerges as a complaining, negative and whining fellow. You want to take him by the shoulders and shake before dragging him to the nearest mirror for a hard look. Still, the book is a classic – a product of its time – and offers new perspectives in the revisit. It works on many levels and is a must read for youngsters of today who are bound to appreciate the differences, and for seniors who take pleasure in recalling the rather stilted days of their youth.
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Over all I like 2007-2010, took me a while to figure out the ribbons but once I did WOW. The one thing I myself do not like is the lack of a bar code. Not all of us use their bar code bulk mailings. I complained about this while using the bata version.
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I didnt want to use the traditional suction cup on my windshield. I live in an extremely hot country. And several other people that use the suction cup with their GPS, it falls all the time… So i tried a different route. AND I LOVE IT. It stays in place, doesnt move at all, and i’ve been on some bumpy country roads… I wouldnt use anything else.
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I use Microsoft Office at work and at home, it makes writing letters and spreadsheets so easy. I recommend this product to everyone!
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I bought this book just a week or so before Salinger died. I finished the book I was reading a few days after his passing and decided to finally read this alleged masterpiece — and masterpiece it is, indeed. I wish I would have read it when I was 17, but alas, I waited until age 31. Nevertheless, I remember what it was like to be 17, and honestly, I related to the character Holden Caulfield a lot today; even as a married father and professional “phony.” I can only imagine how utterly groundbreaking this book must have been when it was first published in 1951.

What I loved about the book: I could say “everything,” because I did, but I’ll give a few specifics. First, I loved the voice in which it was written. Holden is sarcastic, snotty, and just way too cool for almost everything — just like I was when I was 17. I loved the exaggerations and hyperbole. I identified with his descent into near-madness, being in that awkward stage between childhood and adulthood, not knowing what to do, not really understanding or not wanting to deal with the consequences of your actions, really just not being ready to grow up. As Holden wanders New York in a sleep-deprived stupor, he explores these issues within his mind; he jumps from one feeling to another, and breaks down and cries more than once. It truly is a powerful novel, and one of the three best I’ve ever read. Five stars all the way.

The book is just 214 pages and a breeze to read. If you haven’t read it, you should. I’ve been reading a lot of “classic” novels lately and this is the first one that I know for a fact I will be reading again in the future. I could see myself reading this every couple of years for the rest of my life — it was that good.
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I like that it doesn’t have to be perminately attached to my car & can be relocated if need be. It stays put!!
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Even though I read this book nearly a year ago, it’s one I just can’t forget. Like so many readers before me, I just didn’t want this book to end. I was worried I would forget the characters once I began a new novel, but not so. I miss the characters as if they had become my friends, but everyone’s stories are permanently engrained (even in my tired head!). Sometimes sad, but always with humor, I found myself laughing out loud & nearly crying at times from start to finish. If you’re hear wondering if you should buy it, don’t hesitate. It’s one that should be loaned & returned to your book shelf time & time again. It truly is a modern day classic.
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Received the unit on time. Gave this as a gift to my daughter. She said that it was very easy to use.
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