A Sketchy Parable of Our Divisive Era

Reviewing John Steinbeck’s ‘Travels with Charley in Search of America’

I’m about to step in it. I know, I know. Some of you are huge fans of John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley. You suggested I read it. You’ll likely disagree with some of what follows, maybe all of it. Let’s stay friends. I promise: We share more in common than one memoir. For instance, many of you are Americans. Same here. What does that mean? Funny you…