Book Review: A Life in Parts

Read from Sept. 29  to Oct. 10, 2016

Ok, so I received another early copy of a solid book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  (Thank you, NetGalley!)

Let me start off by saying this.  A Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston is not a "tell all" memoir, but more of, well, 'parts' of his life (hence the title) that give a glimpse into the mind of one of the most talented actors of the current generation. Bryan invites us to see the moments he's etched out in his life that made him the husband, father, and actor we all know.

I walked into this book with one thing on my mind... "I want to read the book of the man that brought Walter White into my life." I feel Breaking Bad is easily the most well rounded and near perfect TV shows to ever hit the mainstream media. And, I've never watched a single full episode of Malcolm in the Middle. Now, with that said, I took away more from this book than expected. I learned that it takes far more than just great writers to create amazing characters, but a lifetime of experiences, good, bad, and even tragic, to mold the actors and actresses that do their best to portray them. Bryan Cranston, through this memoir, is proof of that.

Book Review: You're Making Me Hate You

Read from June 10 to 18, 2015

Ok, So I read this book called You're Making Me Hate You: A Cantankerous Look at the Common Misconception That Humans Have Any Common Sense Left.

Now, I do have to start by saying that I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for this review.  (ok, legal stuff out of the way)

In this third novel by Slipknot and Stone Sour vocalist, Corey Taylor, we are taken on a witty adventure into into his brain as he reveals truths about the idiocy that resides in the human race.  I feel that anyone who reads this book at some point can relate to (or be insulted by) the subjects discussed within.  Parenting, children, the music industry, driving "skills", relationships, air travel, spending habits, food intake, ugly babies... not much goes untouched.  If you happen to be someone that gets easily offended by someone rightfully stating their well educated opinion and shriek at the occasional use of some well placed C-bombs (check UrbanDictionary.com if you're unfamiliar with the term), then this book simply isn't for you.  Stop reading.  Move along.  There's nothing for you here.  Bye.

Still with me?  Good.  I shall continue.