Located along the shores of the Charleston harbor; Mount Pleasant is a graceful; enchanting community known for its exquisite views of the water and landscape. Once comprised of five small hamlets; the area has seen phenomenal increases in both business and population; a growth that was correctly predicted when the John P. Grace Memorial Bridge linked the town with Charleston in 1929. It is a place where small-town charm lingers; even among the fast-paced life in which most residents now take part. Mount Pleasant: The Friendly Town begins the communitys story where Mount Pleasant: The Victorian Village left off; and it bridges the 1930s with modern times. This compelling history illustrates the ways in which Mount Pleasant coped with the happenings of the 20th century; including such far-reaching events as World War II and the recovery following the Great Depression; and those much more intimate such as the devastation of Hurricane Hugo and the sesquicentennial celebration of the town. Readers will experience this unique area of South Carolina through the eyes of the residents who lived here during the towns coming of age.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. decent read. pretty one sided. even for a one sided narrativeBy Patrick R.Not a bad read. I read on it when I get a few minutes here and there and am close to finished. Ive found it interesting. Some might find it refreshing that Rex doesnt pull any punches. but at the same time it really shows how big his ego is. And if Vinnie is as big a douche as Rex makes it sound. its amazing that anyone would want to hang out with him at all. much less be in a band with him. The book itself could do without a lot of the short passages from managers and friends and Rexs sister. Theyre very uninteresting. and honestly the sections about Rexs upbringing and family life arent relevant to the story of Pantera for the most part. Hes a decent writer. albeit unpolished (not that I would expect polish from someone who likely doesnt consider himself a "writer") and writing more from a conversational style (not necessarily a bad thing). so its not been a difficult read at all. Overall Ive liked it. and to some degree I do get a better view of Pantera. It could have benefited significantly from a writing partner though.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Rex Explains it All....By ChrissychrisI took an interest in the book due to me being a Pantera fan back in the day and I currently still listen to the music...I will always be a Pantera fan til the day I die. Before reading the book. I wanted to read Rex tales and point of view about the band and about his life. Rex was always the seemingly quiet member of the band and I didnt know much about his family roots or musical background. In the beginning portion of the book. you learn about his family upbringing..both of his parents dying when he was young and having an older sister who helped raise him. He was in a jazz band in school where he met Vinnie and he was granted a scholarship to attend a prestigious music college but didnt accept it. I enjoyed reading his explanation of how a lot of the guitar riffs from the songs from the Cowboys from Hell album were derived from old blues tunes. I dont want to give too much away about the book. but its an overall good read...not the best but its still good.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Title Pretty Much Sums It Up - "Official Truth. 101 Proof"By Jeff McMillanA first hand account from Rex on the rise and fall of Pantera. and the effect that Darrells murder had on him. What made this even more interesting to me. as a long-time Pantera fan. is that Rex was the one that never said much in the press during the bands run. So for him to commit his memories to words. really hit home for me. The stories are not all sunshine and roses. but they feel honestly written. The book also includes anecdotes from others in the inner circle that shed even more light on things that happened. As with most fans of the band. there are a lot of "what ifs" for me. Mainly. if the members had been able to communicate better during the time they needed away. to recharge...
