I have noticed a trend of writers and critics who disparage memoirs. I don't understand this attitude because for me, a first-person glimpse into the psyche of another is fascinating. I was particularly interested in Frank Bruni's memoir because I most certainly understand his way of thinking -- one that to a greater or lesser extent will trouble all intelligent people who do not conform to fashion's dictum that we must all be free of softness and rolls. I am a big fan of Frank Bruni's op-ed column in the New York Times, so I thought it would be fun to read his book. Unfortunately, it ended up being pretty disappointing to me. As I perhaps should have realized from the title--as well as the Dewey Decimal location at the library--this is largely a book about Bruni's struggles with eating and his weight; not really what I felt interested to read about. Overall, the book felt very navel-gazing, and I didn't really feel like I came away from it with anything new. I guess I much prefer Bruni writing about social and political issues than writing about himself.
Ok. It got boring half way through. It did bring back some memories of my childhood.
—MorissaxMariah
Overall, I enjoyed listening to the audiobook although it sometimes felt redundant.
—092819932012
Honest, funny, and extremely insightful.
—solmichella
Audio book. Okay book to listen to.
—cloppy
