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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Book Thirty Eight

I first heard about this book a year or so ago when a friend recommended it to me. I then heard about it again in Thailand when one of the people I met over there also recommended it. And when I finally bought a copy, Sam asked me if it was the one with the root canal procedure. I didn't know because I hadn't read it, but yes it is!

I also knew before reading the book that the story was somewhat fabricated, and I also made the mistake of reading the introduction before getting stuck into it. As soon as I had I wish I hadn't. Why do they put story-spoilers before the story had even begun? Anyway, I ploughed on regardless, determined to keep an open mind. But from the first page I was hooked.

It's a story about addiction and rehabilitation and I reckon it's my favourite book of the thirty eight I've read since living in Australia. Even if some of it has been embellished, I found myself not caring, and enjoying it for what it is – a fascinating insight into the life of a drug and alcohol addict in a rehab centre. Part of me wishes that I'd read it before I found out about the controversy surrounding the book. But then I suppose I would've been disappointed, and deceived, when the truth came out. As it stands, I absolutely loved it. At least he conned Oprah though!


11 Comments:

  • At 12/3/08 1:28 PM, Blogger Sarah said…

    ooo - that one's in my pile of 'books to be read'. It was given to me as a birthday present last November and I still haven't got around to reading it. I'll move it to the top of the pile now - taking into account your warning about spoilers (and not clicking any of the links from your review!)

     
  • At 13/3/08 11:20 PM, Blogger Jonny said…

    Good idea Sarah! I'll be keen to see what you make of it, especially without reading those links or the introduction before starting the book (although I may have given the game away ever so slightly in my review).

    Enjoy!

    Oh, and thank's for checking in on the blog as well. As you can see, I don't update it very often anymore. It's more like a bookshelf these days!

     
  • At 2/4/08 7:21 AM, Blogger swisslet said…

    nothing wrong with a bookshelf! I've finally been inspired enough by you to start keeping a list of my own (albeit I won't be reviewing...) there's something very attractive about having a record of what I've been reading. Actually, I hope you're proud when you look back over your reviews - even a little bit - as the very process of writing a review (as I find with gigs) is that it forces you to clarify your thoughts on something rather than just absorbing it.

    Anyway.

    Book sounds intriguing.

    ST

     
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