[foolscap]

East of Eden is a wonderful book. It tells the story of two families in the Salanis (sp?)valley around the turn of the century. The Hamilton family story is based largely on Stenibeck's own family history on his mother's side. Not everyone in the book is a nut case although they are the characters one tends to remember. The Trask clan is the one with all the problems The evil Katherine Trask charter is based on Steinbeck's second wife. You can tell he did think much of her to say the least. It's a very long book but a really holds your attention. It's much better than both of the movies where the story of the Hamilton family is pretty much left out

[cyborg]

Thanks! I started reading it and it's exciting already. I've made lots of notes already. If I make it on her show, I hope FReepers will watch me :D