Review:Paul Mooney is one of my favorite comedians...so this book was a must read. I did not know what to expect, but I should have known that Paul Mooney would absolutely keep it real, keep it truthful and keep it funny. The man is awesome and the book reveals the layer below the surface. I have seen Mooney live before and witnessed his realness make a few audience members walk out. After reading the book, I now know why he does that. Not saying that I agree, but I do understand.

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Review:Love Ginger even more for showing the world that she is human and has flaws, just like the rest of us, however she was brave enough to tell the world, unlike most of us. More importantly she shows it is ok, we all struggle, and we can all overcome. Read more

Review:I absolutely loved "What Is the What" by Dave Eggers. It only took me a good 3 years to get around to finally reading it but I'm so glad that I did! I have always been interested on the topic of the Lost Boys of Sudan and have heard lots about them. The writing style of this book is one of the numerous things that makes it outstanding. It is written from Achek's point of view from America but looks back on his past and how he got there. While reading about his journey and all of the hardships he... Read more

Review:This is my second Burroughs book (after reading Running with Scissors). It is really funny. Each chapter is a stand alone story or anecdote, not necessarily related to the others. This made it such a quick read becuase each story goes so fast. This author has a great sense of humor and narrates the stories in a way that you feel like your friend is telling you them. He talks about his faults, dreams, relationships, and other aspects of his sometimes crazy life---all which make him very likable. ... Read more

Review:This is the heartbreaking and hilarious story of Mr. Burroughs' struggle with substance abuse and his recovery from his crazy past life. The reader is riveted by the precipitousness of his fall, enthralled by his honesty, and guiltily entertained by his humorous telling of the almost unbelievable story of his bizarre upbringing. We are left feeling very grateful that Mr. Burroughs has survived and continues to grace us with his brilliant wit and engaging storytelling. Read more

Review:I wouldn't say that this collection of essays was bad. As a matter of fact, there were some very funny moments, a few touching moments, and some moments that made me cringe.

I agree with some of the feedback that the plot lines are for the most part very thin. There are a few essays that I found quite tiresome, and I believe these were where the author was trying to stretch a quick actual occurence into a story.

Throughout the book, one definitely can see that the author has had ... Read more

Review:Absolutely an amazing book! And im not a reader. I couldn't put it down! Naturally the movie and the book arent identical but..... I think between the two and hopefully the shockumentary im waiting to arrive I can put it all together with other details. Im so intrigued and James St James has a very unique writing style and way with words. I LOVE it! <Lynn Mcleod> Read more

Review:I had read and enjoyed Adriana Trigiani's Big Stone Gap novels (Big Stone Gap,Big Cherry Holler,Milk Glass Moon, and Home to Big Stone Gap) when they were first released a whi... Read more

Review:More valuable than other collections of diet recipes or methods, Penn gives you the insights to navigate past peer pressure and our own preconceived notions of status-quo diet and nutrition to make substantial, effective weight loss that (like Penn) has staying power. Read more

Review:Sorry Mr. Burroughs, but when you started describing your memories as a toddler, I knew I'd made a mistake in purchasing this book. I found it to be shallow and contrived and I hate to say this, but I almost felt sorry for your father. What a whiney, dull memoir, that certainly doesn't live up to the hype. Read more