The male characters working in the bar where the author grew up filled the hole of the mostly absent father. Those guys are real man, they taught and shown him how to be a strong man and how to live like a man in a man’s world. The devoted mother struggled her whole life but always gave the best to her son. Her miserable and vulnerability made him more sensitive, responsible, powerful and loving. Her vigorous will and optimism made her son a capable and successful man.
The writing and the language is full of meaning, humorous and thoughtful. You will enjoy it tremendously. The vivid description of the life of the blue collar, their endeavor, their reliance, their rigidity and their soul is very powerful. It makes you think, wonder, emotional and smile. I never really know any blue collar here in U.S. and only been to bars couple times, but after reading this book, I felt that I know their stories and was fascinated by their lives.
If you would like to find the meaning of life and love in the world, read this book.