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Sep 01, 2016
What a sad irony that Ivan Doig's last novel is titled, "Last Bus to Wisdom." Mr. Doig passed away in April, so this may be our last chance to savor his wisdom. Doig's writing celebrates the American West, the characters it produces and the bittersweet experience of growing up. Set in the early 1950s, "Last Bus to Wisdom" follows a young boy's bus trip across middle America. The people he meets are unforgettable and the country through which he travels reflects that odd incubating era between World War II and the tumultuous 60s. This story is both touching and laugh-out-loud funny; it's the perfect read for a lazy summer day.