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Lexington & Me Kindle Edition

by Steve Demaree (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 43 ratings
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Lexington & Me serves two purposes. One, it allows people an opportunity to reminisce, to think back to those days when most the shopping people did was downtown, and most towns had at least one movie theater downtown, a drive-in theater on the outskirts of town, a drive-in restaurant where people could eat in their cars, and maybe a bowling alley and a skating rink. The names of those places are different in each town. Names in Lexington’s past include department stores Wolf-Wile and Purcell’s; dime stores called McCrory’s, Woolworth’s, S.S. Kresge’s, and H.L. Green; the Ben Ali, Strand, and Kentucky movie theaters; a amusement park called Joyland Park; city parks named Castlewood and Woodland; Congress, Eastland and Southland Bowling Lanes; and Scott’s Roll-Arena for skating. And while the names of the businesses were different from town to town, the music, movies, and TV shows were the same, no matter where you lived. I look back at those three kinds of entertainment, as well as what kids did with their free time back then, the toys we played with, the games we played. A lot of this book gives people age fifty-five and older a change to think back to the old days, and enjoy the memories of their youth.

But the book is also the story of my life. At least, the good parts of it. This book is not a Mommie Dearest. Instead, it is filled with humor, and stories of my life that will entertain most people, regardless of their age. I share the story about the time my teacher wired me in my desk; the time I crawled up the aisle of a train in the middle of the night; the time I fled a school classroom by climbing out a window; the time I had four dates in one weekend; the time I played golf and my ball landed on the green and I was unsure which club to use next; what I wore to my wedding that caused some people to shake their heads and others to smile; and the time a man found me sleeping in the middle of the street in the middle of the night. I share about unusual occupations I’ve had, and how I became an author who will have written twenty books by the time this year is over.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CO6UC74
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1360 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 390 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1730709230
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 43 ratings

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Steve Demaree's third grade teacher wired him in his desk. In his sophomore year of high school, he climbed out the window to escape detention. Today, he sits in front of his computer murdering people, while his wife of forty-three years tries to raise him without much success. His daughter repeated her mother's mistake and is currently trying to raise another mother's son and two dogs.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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The Good ol Daze
Since Steve is ten years younger than I and grew up on the opposite side of the U S from me - I grew up in the Northwest and he grew up in the South - it was not like looking back on my own childhood to read his book, but it was a fun trip down his memory lane. Steve's memories are fascinating and so vivid - it's almost like walking down the streets of Lexington with him. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys "listening" with their eyes to Steve talk about the fun of being virtually involved in the life of movies and books.
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Jennifer Ann Saccani
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ By the BEST AUTHOR I'VE EVER READ
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2016
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Let me begin by stating emphatically how absolutely MUCH I totally LOVE THIS AWESOME and WONDERFUL BOOK!!! Being a complete die-hard fan and enthusiast of his phenomenal fiction, I could not wait to dig into this, his autobiographical reflections, simply for the chance to get to know the "man behind the books". With expectations soaring so high as I began reading this incredible book, I must say that I was never even the slightest bit disappointed. If I have any issues at all with either this book or any other by this amazing author, it's simply that STEVE DEMAREE does not charge enough for the quality of writing that he offers to his readers in his books. You simply cannot put a high enough price tag on this top-quality writing to truly merit this author his phenomenal talent. LEXINGTON & ME is at the same time absolutely hilarious and deeply moving and inspiring. Reading STEVE DEMAREE's lifetime of reflections and memories in this delightfully entertaining and informative autobiography is like spending a wonderful afternoon chatting heart-to-heart with this very dear and fun-spirited, charming and friendly gentleman of an author. Even having never met him---as well as obviously not being one of his relatives---after reading LEXINGTON & ME, I came away from this book feeling as though I've known STEVE DEMAREE and his lovely wife Nell for all my life. the reflections, memories, and personal experiences that he shares in this enormously delighful read really brings this phenomenally talented author to life in the most real and personal way imaginable. His very conversational, hilariously humorous, and deeply moving writing style draws his readers into his world and his life in Lexington, Kentucky, right from the very first line of the book and keeps readers completely captivated right to the very last word. Whether you are a long-time fan of his books, a fellow Lexintonian (I myself live in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area), a fellow writer or aspiring author, or just somebody who loves reading interesting and engrossing personal lie stories, then LEXINGTON & ME by STEVE DEMAREE is definitely "the" book for YOU. Having read it twice over the past month or so that I've owned this wonderful book, I guarantee that you will not regret your purchase one bit. this is an absolute "must read" of the highest quality, and STEVE DEMAREE is an absolutely extraordinary author of the highest quality...they just simply don't get any better than him and his amazing God-given talent as a writer.
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Bob Holter
5.0 out of 5 stars This book was excellent, see my comments below.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2021
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I came across this book as I was searching for one of Steve's books I hadn't previously read. I ENJOYED THIS BOOK BECAUSE IT BROUGHT TO MIND THINGS I DID IN MY YOUTH. I GREW UP IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA. I AM 92 1/2YEARS OLD AND HAVE BEEN MARRIED (TO A FORMER STUDENT OF MINE). I QUIT TEACHING IN 1966, WENT BACK TO SCHOOL AND GOT A PHD IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING. MY WIFE AND I NOW LIVE IN HOUSTON,TEXAS. WE HAVE. FOUR DAUGHTERS, TWO LIVING IN THE HOUSTON AREA AND THE OTHER TWO LIVE LIVE IN AFAR NORTH DALLAS SUBURB. BOB HOLTER.
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Allison Kohn author
5.0 out of 5 stars The Good ol Daze
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2020
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Since Steve is ten years younger than I and grew up on the opposite side of the U S from me - I grew up in the Northwest and he grew up in the South - it was not like looking back on my own childhood to read his book, but it was a fun trip down his memory lane. Steve's memories are fascinating and so vivid - it's almost like walking down the streets of Lexington with him. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys "listening" with their eyes to Steve talk about the fun of being virtually involved in the life of movies and books.
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Allison Kohn author
5.0 out of 5 stars The Good ol Daze
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2020
Since Steve is ten years younger than I and grew up on the opposite side of the U S from me - I grew up in the Northwest and he grew up in the South - it was not like looking back on my own childhood to read his book, but it was a fun trip down his memory lane. Steve's memories are fascinating and so vivid - it's almost like walking down the streets of Lexington with him. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys "listening" with their eyes to Steve talk about the fun of being virtually involved in the life of movies and books.
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J.E. Lankton
4.0 out of 5 stars Days of a small town......
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2013
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This book meant so much to me. I remember when Lexington was a small town. The author shares with us some genuine belly laughs with stories of that small town life. These are the days when people took the bus or walked. There were city and county schools. There was a brand new elementary school and it was a big deal to be in the first class attending there in the first grade. I gave the book four stars because some people may not relate; but if you grew up in a small town that has now become the city, take a ride with Steve Demaree, down his memory lane. I've enjoyed it.
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M. Hale
5.0 out of 5 stars The Progression of the Past to Now
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2015
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The author stated at the beginning of the book that one of his purposes was to provide an opportunity to reminisce and this book definitely does that. I have never visited Lexington, Ky. But have lived in Kentucky all of my life so many things I remember from my childhood also takes place in this book, for example, milk was delivered to the house and we had a little box on the porch for the milk to be placed. I enjoyed hearing about the author's past and following him as he grew up and I know you will too!
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MBurr
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020
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I neither grew up with the author, nor in the same place, but I did enjoy reading about his many adventures. I do agree that the things that happen in life, intentional or not, shape us to be the people we are. Thanks again for a great read Steve!
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Sarah Moore Katzenmaier
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice to read about places you know
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2013
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Enjoy it since I know Lexington really well, but it is hard to follow and doesn't mention really big things that I'd like to know more about. Jumps around a bit. Good effort but could have been so much better.
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Shelley
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2014
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I love to read about history, especially about my hometown. My Grandfather grew up in Lexington about the same time as Steve. We had a blast talking about all the good times he had in Lexington as a kid. It's really fun to read the stories and then go downtown and see where everything actually was. I really enjoyed reading this book!
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Linda Boran
5.0 out of 5 stars Lexington & me This is a good book. It takes you down Memory Lane in ...
Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2015
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Lexington & me This is a good book. It takes you down Memory Lane in your own life and calls to mind so many things you hardly remember. I enjoyed getting to know the Author and could relate to so many of his day to day experiences. I recommend this book.
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