Review: Very engrossing, insightful, full of grit and spunk
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 18, 2013
I haven't even finished reading this wonderful little book yet (am almost done), but just HAD to post a review. I've read everything that Sean has written (that I'm aware of anyway), and have always found his style of writing to be fascinating. Most authors stick to one genre, but he can switch from horror to comedy to business like greased lightning and you eagerly devour everything he puts out and beg for more. He has a way with words that is very rare.This book goes into his background, introductions to his family, how and why he became a writer, the struggles he and his family went through, trials, tribulations, successes and joy. No holds barred! Down and dirty, nitty-gritty. It feels as if he's sitting right there on the couch with you, telling you his life story. Totally engaging and honest. There are parts where you giggle-snort and chuckle, parts where you cry (literally). Parts that make you go "Awwww!" and parts that make you go "Well, crap!". Parts where you want to help thread the Morning Glories through the fence. Parts where you want to just give the whole family a huge hug (and a decent Mexican meal)! Parts where you cheer! Parts where you know if his Mom reads it, he's in BIG trouble!Sometimes you want to slap him upside the head for being so stupid (it's ok, he admits he was at times!) and other times you sit there gob-smacked at what he manages to accomplish. Going through one of his days with him will utterly exhaust you...how he does it is beyond me. He's brutally honest about himself and his faults, but also determined not to fail, come hell or no money! An endearing level of confidence brings him back from the brink time after time.A truly engaging book. A testament to perseverance and the will to succeed. Motivating to me personally. Sean, you should be proud of not only this book but yourself, your family, your dreams and what you've accomplished so far. With you being as young as you are and with such a brilliant future ahead of you, I can't wait to see what else great your way comes.P.S. Give Cindy and the kids a hug from me, since I kinda like know tons of stuff about them now! LOL.