but as you go on it's like reading some's private diary or people passing notes in ...
595460
Very interesting story for the period that it is set in. The letter writing is an adjustment at first, but as you go on it's like reading some's private diary or people passing notes in class.
4418584
This story shows that sometimes we need to look at our lives from someone else's perspective to truly appreciate it.
4752147
It is just not the same as holding  it in your  hands and turning the pages when you wish at any time.
2412726
this is a book to read slowly and carefully - in between other reads - to get the most out of it
40965
This book was like reading someone's personal memoirs. It's the first time I was too worried about how the story might end to prevent myself from skipping ahead to find out. Definitely worth reading and I would encourage you to suck it up and read it from beginning to end like a normal person.
1282224
After finishing this book, I wasn't quite sure how I felt about it.

It is seperated into three parts. The first are some brief snapshots of the author's life. Telling memories from his childhood, early jobs, first book publication, and even descent into addiction. The second part is strictly about writing. These are the pages that I found had trouble keeping my attention. The third section talks about his accident. He was hit by a motorist while walking on the shoulder of the road. He describes his experience in suprising detail.

When he shines a light on his own work, giving us an inside perspective on the books we've already, it is extremely interesting. When he is talking about the use of adverbs, not so much.

I understand that this is a book about writing. Myself not being a writer I wasn't fully able to enjoy it in its entirety. This book isn't off limits to you if you are, like myself, simply a constant reader. However, you should temper your expectations.
4821648
It leaves you with many questions and very few answers. With that being said you can learn a thing or two about walking on faith. It is rewarding and gives you an invitation to read someone's diary. It's like reading a long letter about a girl who is trying to mold herself into a woman of the universe. It's about a girl who follows a path down a windy road and eventually she meets her womanhood. It takes you on a journey through the eyes of a child who blooms into adulthood by staying on course. You will find that she is going on a lifelong journey in search of fulfillment. While on that journey she comes across enlightenment after heartbreaks. You will learn that with every challenge endurance and preserverance kicks in. She seemingly faces awkward situations and handles them without fail. She keeps her promise to herself by leading the way for her family by example. You will find that freedom to explore comes with a cost however, it's a price she is willing to pay. You will find that if you dream you can achieve. She is her own personal hero!
3012483
It's amazing what one can discover about himself when forced to see through someone else's eyes. A condensed world expands with interpretation.
4633530
I didn't think I'd finish it when I first picked it up - it's written kind of like a diary by a country vet.  Better than I thought it was going to be, though.  Give it a try.
464882
She writes as though you are there with her one on one.
863818
As the title of this review implies, this piece reads very much like a diary / journal entry you weren't necessarily meant to see. Instead of the "showing" that is usually done in story-writing, there was a lot of "telling" about what the father was like and what the main character's motivations were. There are emotions and internal conflicts explored that I think lots of people (would) have experienced in a situation such as this, but wouldn't necessarily want to admit to themselves or others. There were various grammatical errors that might adorn even the most anal of copy editors' personal narratives.
4342129
I have passed this book on to those I'm journeying with and they are getting a lot out of it
3723126
There was so much "good stuff" in there, it's wise to make notes and write some of it down so you can share it with your friends, or to look back again for yourself.
1874235
I know the "authors of this book". It's very interesting if you're into seeing places you may otherwise not see. I keep it sitting out so guests can look through it and always feel like I would rather have some of the photo's on my wall rather than tucked away in a book.
1541299
Many who read this feel as tho they are reading what could be their own journal entries. An important book for caregivers esoecially of men with Parkinson's. So much resonates with my own experience.
1050433
At every turn, as the reader comes closer to understanding each character, one is pushed to look at their own lives.  The interactions, assumptions about others, the calamities, the small moments of self awareness interlaced with societal dogmas hold the readers attention and totally masks the ending.
2025737
An unusual story that makes one uncomfortable as you feel as if you are intruding into someone's private life. If you could insert yourself into another person's mind this might be what it is like.