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It's great that this has changed in the 25 years since he wrote this, and even longer since he lived it. I live in Des Moines. I choose to. There are many peop
by jondthompson 12y ago
It's great that this has changed in the 25 years since he wrote this, and even longer since he lived it.
I live in Des Moines. I choose to. There are many people intent on improving Des Moines. It's easy to get in touch with the people that have the political and economic ability to drive that change. Zach is an example of this.
- davidw 12y agoBryson actually has a number of kind things to say about Iowa; that's the first bit of the book, and it's probably written to hook you. I think overall it's a pretty funny and interesting read about his travels throughout the US, although yes, it's been in print a while. As a native of Oregon, I'm still a bit bitter that he skipped the Pacific Northwest entirely, though.
- jondthompson 12y agoI get that. However, I was responding the quote that has been used multiple times to describe Des Moines, which is from an experience that ended before I was born.