Party of One (Review)

I recently read the book "Party of One", by Dave Holmes.  I received this book free from Blogging for Books and received no other compensation.  All opinions are my own.  


Anyone my age remembers Dave Holmes from MTV.  But that's not what the majority of this book is about.  This book recounts the struggles that Holmes has gone through so far in his life, and how music has intertwined itself through those struggles.  Struggles with sexuality, fitting in, and just learning to be himself.  It is also hilarious.  This was an insight into another's life and perspective, something that can only benefit each of us as we reflect on our own lives.  

Book Review: "Mother, Can You NOT?"

(I received a free book from bloggingforbooks.com, but my opinions are my own.)  

Recently I received "Mother, Can you NOT?" by Kate Siegel for review.  I had not heard of this author's popular twitter, @crazyjewishmom, before this book.  Siegel writes of growing up with a meddling but loving mother.  Her mother only wanted what was best (or at least what she thought was best) for her daughter, but the lengths she went to make those things happen were extraordinary, and not necessarily in a good way.  

The love that the family members have for each other, including Siegel's father, is obvious throughout the book, and while you feel that Siegel is sometimes put out by her mother's over the top actions, she appreciates the love and concern behind them.