Nicholas McCane
I selected this book because it was about the Vietnam War. The title grabbed me, and I pictured the movie “Full Metal Jacket”. This book focuses on how horrible American soldiers were. How we slaughtered innocent people repeatedly. I’m not exaggerating either. It’s literally 355 pages of mass murder after mass murder. We need to tell this story, no doubt, but I felt something was missing. By the end of the 2nd chapter, I was thinking, “Okay, I get it”. But there were still 279 pages left.
I selected this book because it was about the Vietnam War. The title grabbed me, and I pictured the movie “Full Metal Jacket”. This book focuses on how horrible American soldiers were. How we slaughtered innocent people repeatedly. I’m not exaggerating either. It’s literally 355 pages of mass murder after mass murder. We need to tell this story, no doubt, but I felt something was missing. By the end of the 2nd chapter, I was thinking, “Okay, I get it”. But there were still 279 pages left.
Nothing much to say here. The name of the book is On Writing, a memoir of the craft. That’s exactly what it is. His life comprises about 40 percent of the book. Some people may find this interesting. Another 40 percent is him talking about the books he’s written and a few writing tips. The rest is him and his sons (Joe and Owen) at an event talking. If you're looking for just a memoir, this may not be for you. This book may also not be for you if you’re only looking for writing tips. Now, if you’re a diehard Stephen King fan who just loves to read anything he writes, then bingo, I got one for you!
I got two things out of this book.
Write for your “Ideal Person”.
If you want to be a writer. Read a lot and write a lot.
Nothing much to say here. The name of the book is On Writing, a memoir of the craft. That’s exactly what it is. His life comprises about 40 percent of the book. Some people may find this interesting. Another 40 percent is him talking about the books he’s written and a few writing tips. The rest is him and his sons (Joe and Owen) at an event talking. If you're looking for just a memoir, this may not be for you. This book may also not be for you if you’re only looking for writing tips. Now, if you’re a diehard Stephen King fan who just loves to read anything he writes, then bingo, I got one for you!
I got two things out of this book.
Write for your “Ideal Person”.
If you want to be a writer. Read a lot and write a lot.
This book is graphic and super heavy. I read a lot of nonfiction books in my life that deals with someone’s trauma upbringing, but this one is now at the top of my list. Several times I had to close the book, sigh, and sit in silence.
This is an autobiography of a boy who grew up in Alexandria Township, Johannesburg, South Africa during apartheid. A victim of segregation, poverty, and brutality, he learned how to survive under the harsh conditions during the 1960s and 70s.
Once I finished chapter 2, I was hooked. I felt like I was there with him. Although he did not hide his frustration and anger, I loved how he remained positive throughout. He was determined to be successful and make it out of there. Although I was familiar with apartheid, he made me see what it was like for the average black person living there. This is a must read and one hell of a story. Powerful!
This book is graphic and super heavy. I read a lot of nonfiction books in my life that deals with someone’s trauma upbringing, but this one is now at the top of my list. Several times I had to close the book, sigh, and sit in silence.
This is an autobiography of a boy who grew up in Alexandria Township, Johannesburg, South Africa during apartheid. A victim of segregation, poverty, and brutality, he learned how to survive under the harsh conditions during the 1960s and 70s.
Once I finished chapter 2, I was hooked. I felt like I was there with him. Although he did not hide his frustration and anger, I loved how he remained positive throughout. He was determined to be successful and make it out of there. Although I was familiar with apartheid, he made me see what it was like for the average black person living there. This is a must read and one hell of a story. Powerful!
