Summary - The Tender Bar: Based On The Book By J.R. Moehringer

SUMMARY

THE TENDER BAR

BASED ON THE BOOK BY J.R. MOEHRINGER

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BRIEF BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Bar as Sanctuary

The Voice and Absent Father

Mentors at Dickens

Discovering Literature

Dreams of Yale

Trials at Yale

Love and Heartbreak

The New York Times and Publicans Novel

Loss and Redemption

Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer is a memoir that chronicles his coming-of-age, largely shaped by his experiences in his uncle’s bar, Publicans. Growing up without a father, J.R. finds mentors and a sense of belonging among the bar's eclectic regulars.

The story follows J.R.'s journey through education and his early career, including his pursuit of writing and the challenges he faces at The New York Times. The narrative delves into themes of identity as J.R. considers changing his name. He deals with loss, community, and the search for his true self, set against the backdrop of Manhasset, Long Island.

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Release date

Audiobook: February 27, 2025