Book Reviews

Knot another blog about books! Who wants to write a book report? Better yet, who wants to read them?

I hated doing book reports when I was in school, probably because I had to tell what the story was about, what the author was trying to say (according to the teacher), and there wasn't much room for personal opinions. Once I chose a technical career, there didn't seem much point in reading for anything other than work. But I've always enjoyed reading and have continued to do so since college, so I've accumulated a fair amount of "books read" over the years. Some were worth the effort, others barely passed the definition of book, let alone literature. Along the way I've found some writers I think are well worth the time to consume their work; others just are funny, and some weird enough to have at least some passing exposure. So I've decided to dip my toe into the world or book reviews, although these really will boil down to if I think the book is worth the read and why.

My daughter Stacy gave me a copy of "Sh*t My Dad Says" by Justin Halpern for Father's Day. She also gave me a dirty limerick book that she mistakenly though was something else (how, we're not sure), but that is another story. Whether you have had a supportive and nourishing relationship with your dad or a dysfunctional one to the point of exasperation (think "Titus"), this book will make you laugh hard, with tears (ok for guys if you're laughing). Besides the father's profane and some might say artful way of slicing his son's dreams and life-altering events like a word-ginsu knife, there is an element of world-wise-what-the-hell in his reactions/perspectives on his son's adventures-in-life that is hard not to appreciate. Mr. Halpern writes from his take on things, I think knowing full well that he may have similar reactions when he has the vantage point of his father. The book isn't long and is a fast read, although you want to leave time for laughing. I don't think this is a "father/son" book; anyone who has looked at their dad with that mix of awe and incredularity that comes from a otherwise competent adult's outer shell cracking like a cheap department store glass on tile should enjoy this book. Hopefully Mr. Halpern will not need the proceeds from the book for life-long therapy, but the read is worth the effort. Hope you enjoy. Tell me what you think!

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