Flo Haynes reviewed the book Dont Make Me Pull Over! An Informal History of the Family Road Trip, by Richard Ratay for Mondays Unity Club meeting.
The book chronicles the tradition of family road trips. Ratay refers to when his family did most of their traveling during the 1970s as the golden age of road trips. This was a time when road trips were at their best, before air travel became affordable.
Although the descriptions of his familys road trips were entertaining and worthy of rekindling memories among his readers, Ratays ability to dive into the history and trivia of a multitude of topics associated with road trips gives his stories added depth.
Topics included the development of cross country roads, automobiles, early travel before motels/hotels, and amusement parks, just to name a few.
Ratays discussions were presented with a keen sense of humor, which made for a delightful read.
Eighteen members attended the meeting in the home of Joann Maxwell.
The next meeting is Nov. 12. Pauline Hawk will serve as host and the First Christian Church. Kit McGuffin will give the program.
