Books I shouldn't read

Some books should not be read, most importantly from me.

Two Kisses for Maddy : A Memoir of Loss & Love
by Matthew Logelin

Maddy's mom dies after she is born, before even
holding her daughter. Maddy's birthday will forever fall on the day before the anniversary of her mothers death. There was no reason for me to read this book. I am off sadness...and vodka. No more sadness and vodka for me.

Reasons it was ok:
Matt is a great dad. And he is funny. This most terrible thing happens to him, but it is comforting to know Maddy will grow up with him for a dad, learning about rock and roll and star wars.

Matt swears often. I especially liked his anger at people who say stupid shit. Such as tickling his daughter's feet and then looking concerned at asking dad "Where's mommy?" or "How fun, Daddy's babysitting." At one point he just looks someone in the eye and replies, "Nope, my wife fucking died."


The Vow : The True Events That Inspired the Movie by Kim Carpenter, Krickitt Carpenter, Dana Wilkerson

I am trying to read one book from every section in BAM. The Christian Living book I chose was The Vow, figuring it was on the paperback bestseller list and was made into a movie, how bad could it be. Real bad is the answer. The faith seemed forced and the writing could have been a lot better. It was also pretty critical of medical personal who were doing their job, which led to Krickitt's recovery. Medical treatment saved her life.

Reasons it was not the most awful thing I've ever read.
The writing was poor but it was readable.
Nobody died.
It took me 2 hours and 15 minutes to read.
I didn't have to buy it.
Now I can reference a book I have actually read from the Christian Living section.

Wishful Drinking

I first watched Star Wars in 6th grade, home sick from school. I was with my dad and we watched all three original episodes. Then I watched them again the next day. Princess Leia was beautiful and strong. She was mouthy and regal and didn't look like a barbie. Her memoirs were as delightful. In Wishful Drinking and Shockaholic, Carrie Fisher tells us about her life, as much as she can remember. Electroshock therapy as well as more than a few bad habits have eroded some of her memories, but she lays those that remain out bare for the delight of her readers. Despite all her flaws, you can feel the love she has in her daughter and the joy she takes from their life together.
My favorite quote
"Let's recap: Eddie and Debbie have me. I grow up, sort of, and I marry Paul Simon. Now Paul is a short, Jewish singer. Eddie Fisher is a short, Jewish singer. My mother makes a blueprint, and I follow it to the letter."
I wish Paul Simon would notice how I brush the hair from my forehead.
Incidentally, my sister, a 6th grader, is home sick today, and I get to be here with her. We are watching Lord of the Rings, my other favorite epic. Although Arwen is hardly mouthy enough, and looks far too much like a barbie. Give me Carrie Fisher in a gold bikini!

Shockaholic and Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher *******