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Review Date: 8/16/2009
Helpful Score: 1
The one commenter is correct the book is void of any plot or storyline, but that's because it's suppose to be just a collection of funny stories.
I read the whole book in one sitting and never quit laughing.
I read the whole book in one sitting and never quit laughing.
Review Date: 1/17/2010
Bright Light is about the day to day life of Jen Lancaster, a writer living in Chicago trying to write a book. Throughout the book Jen deals with temp jobs, the dreaded annual Dr. visit and searching the city for a new place to live.
None of these events seem overly interesting but Lancaster is able to put her own comic light on things and you'll be laughing all the way through. If you're looking for a good laugh I suggest this one.
None of these events seem overly interesting but Lancaster is able to put her own comic light on things and you'll be laughing all the way through. If you're looking for a good laugh I suggest this one.
Review Date: 10/20/2009
Helpful Score: 1
So I was able to finish Knockout Entrepreneur by George Foreman last week.
The book is billed as a publication where âForeman shares his success secrets with aspiring and current entrepreneursâ (amazon.com) Foreman walks you through what he believes are the core values to being successful for example; Know Your Foe, Listen to Your Corner, Keep Answering the Bell, and Make it Good.
In each chapter he discusses the definition of each value and gives examples from his real life. I'll be honest I didn't not enjoy this book. Reading it felt like a huge chore I needed to check off and it took me weeks to finish it. I love motivational books, my favorite kind is one that leaves you pumped and ready to make changes in your life â unfortunately this book doesn't. After the first chapter it becomes one big advertisement for Foreman.
Now I know he has done amazing things with great success but it felt like every page was a big Foreman commercial. For example did you know George was, in , thought about being involved in, beef manufacturing, restaurant chains and green cleaning products? Yeah either did I but after reading about it so much I'll never forget it that's for sure.
The underlying advice is pretty good, but you have to wade through everything else to get to it.
The book is billed as a publication where âForeman shares his success secrets with aspiring and current entrepreneursâ (amazon.com) Foreman walks you through what he believes are the core values to being successful for example; Know Your Foe, Listen to Your Corner, Keep Answering the Bell, and Make it Good.
In each chapter he discusses the definition of each value and gives examples from his real life. I'll be honest I didn't not enjoy this book. Reading it felt like a huge chore I needed to check off and it took me weeks to finish it. I love motivational books, my favorite kind is one that leaves you pumped and ready to make changes in your life â unfortunately this book doesn't. After the first chapter it becomes one big advertisement for Foreman.
Now I know he has done amazing things with great success but it felt like every page was a big Foreman commercial. For example did you know George was, in , thought about being involved in, beef manufacturing, restaurant chains and green cleaning products? Yeah either did I but after reading about it so much I'll never forget it that's for sure.
The underlying advice is pretty good, but you have to wade through everything else to get to it.
Review Date: 1/17/2010
I really don't have a lot to say about the book that won't give most of the plot away. It was a really good read, but very familiar in the sense almost identical to his other books in layout. Robert is thrown into a mystery against his will, meets a cute girl, goes through puzzles and old myths to solve said mystery, escapes death a lot, and of course a Brown twist. There I don't think that should give away anything since we've all read it before : )
Worth the read but don't have overly high expectations.
Worth the read but don't have overly high expectations.
Review Date: 8/16/2009
This is quite possibly one of the worse books I have ever read. I don't know how they are going to make it into a movie and actually keep audiences interested.
The author never changes writing styles even when switching between characters which gets very annoying and makes it hard to read. There is basically no character development beyond simple emotions and no real connections to other characters except the main two.
In my opinion you're best to find a different book, don't waste a credit waiting in line for this one.
The author never changes writing styles even when switching between characters which gets very annoying and makes it hard to read. There is basically no character development beyond simple emotions and no real connections to other characters except the main two.
In my opinion you're best to find a different book, don't waste a credit waiting in line for this one.
Review Date: 11/9/2009
What the Dead Know is a fictional mystery about two sisters who end up missing and how the lives of those connected unfold over time. âWhat the Dead Knowâ is a great story with an amazing twist; unfortunately the authors writing style prevents readers from really immersing themselves in the story.
The narrative skips characters and time on a random basis with no real warning besides the start of a new chapter. Once you get the characters figured out and a good handle on the time jumping the story is a good read. It holds your interest and keeps you guessing all the way through â just like a murder mystery should.
The narrative skips characters and time on a random basis with no real warning besides the start of a new chapter. Once you get the characters figured out and a good handle on the time jumping the story is a good read. It holds your interest and keeps you guessing all the way through â just like a murder mystery should.
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