Book Reviews – 27 Apple Trees: A Memoir – 27 Apple Trees: A Memoir by Jason Callan

Inspirational stories usually follow the same pattern: a person born during difficult circumstances, most likely with daddy or mommy issues. This person faces all kinds of ordeals until they finally reach the peak of their lives. They conquer the world, achieve their dreams, and change the path that was initially designated for them. 27 apple trees goes along that way. A young boy, raised by a brave single mom, with an absent alcoholic father and numerous odds to beat before triumphing. However, unlike most of these stories, 27 apple trees does it in such a natural, candid manner that the reader is free to experience emotions without the feeling we ought to be learning a lesson on each chapter. The book is heartbreaking in parts, hilarious in others, truly like real life is. Inspirational, moving, and outstandingly entertaining, 27 apple trees was a pleasant surprise for me.

27 Apple Trees details the life of Jason Callan. From his upbringing in an alcoholic/poverty-stricken family to his extraordinary achievements in adult hood. It’s a powerful and inspirational story about a man’s triumph over poverty and adversary. It was a brilliant read that will leave you feeling like a better person for having read it. The book description gives only a sneak preview: ‘27 Apple Trees is the story of a boy raised by a single mom who comes of age in suburban-Detroit in the 1970s and '80s before joining the military, traveling the world and then separating to go to college in the 1990s, before ultimately landing a job at the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California in 2002.’ People write memoirs to fixate, analyze, share, or rethink past events. This book refers to important and significant moments in the authors life. I would highly recommend this very open, honest and frank autobiography. A well-deserved five stars from me.

This story is about the journey of Jason Callan. Born into poverty, follow Jason as he finds his way through growing up in Detroit and then turns to the military so he can see something better than where he grew up. The military offered Jason a better life and access to college when he was discharged. When he landed a job at a NASA research facility he completed a dream of many young people in america. This is a powerful story of a young child who fought through poverty to become an amazing and successful person. Packed with emotion and experiences of real life problems, this is a must read. Check it out folks it is a great one.