Review of Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having a Bad Life
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Review of Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having a Bad Life
[Following is a volunteer review of "Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having a Bad Life" by Lewis Kempfer.]
Don’t Mind Me, I’m Just Having A Bad Life, by Lewis Kempfer, is a highly recommended read due to its colourful and entertaining account of the chaotic life of an addict who incredibly manages to evade the law and hold down a successful dream job with Disney.
The positive aspects of this gripping piece of non-fiction is the sheer volume of stories involving sex, drugs, illness, heartbreak and abuse. It really is an entertaining, but humbling read right from the off. Despite everything that has happened over the early decades in his life, it is the sad passing of his elderly dog, which proves to be the critical turning point in putting his chaotic lifestyle behind him and arguably saving his life in the process.
The negative aspect of the book is some of the harrowing experiences which at times and are in graphic detail. Some may see this more positively as it gives a greater understanding of what Kepmfer went through, but others may see it as simply too much information and quite upsetting. There is also anecdotes of sexual experiences from a very young age, (pre-teen) which some may find destressing, but again does provide some context and understanding in how this has impacted his life and choices as he goes through to adulthood, furthermore demonstrating the amazement of how he came out the other side.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It is quite a long read, but because there is so much drama happening with every page, it never feels like it is too long. If a reader wants to learn from someone’s mistakes, relive a misspent youth, or simply be entertained and astonished, this book has something for everyone. It may even inspire you to be a little more adventurous! Overall, this book provides excellent entertainment as you read through it, combining some extreme and quite unbelievable hobbies. Then, just when you think nothing else can go wrong for him, another crazy situation unfolds itself which frequently trumps the rest.
The book lends itself to both the mature reader who may have had a similar lively history and can relate to some of the experiences. It also allows itself to be read by older teen and younger adult readers, who may be able to learn life lessons from Kempfers mistakes and experiences to help them make better choices for themselves, or it may simply open their eyes to the possibilities of a living a life on the edge just like the author.
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Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having a Bad Life
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Don’t Mind Me, I’m Just Having A Bad Life, by Lewis Kempfer, is a highly recommended read due to its colourful and entertaining account of the chaotic life of an addict who incredibly manages to evade the law and hold down a successful dream job with Disney.
The positive aspects of this gripping piece of non-fiction is the sheer volume of stories involving sex, drugs, illness, heartbreak and abuse. It really is an entertaining, but humbling read right from the off. Despite everything that has happened over the early decades in his life, it is the sad passing of his elderly dog, which proves to be the critical turning point in putting his chaotic lifestyle behind him and arguably saving his life in the process.
The negative aspect of the book is some of the harrowing experiences which at times and are in graphic detail. Some may see this more positively as it gives a greater understanding of what Kepmfer went through, but others may see it as simply too much information and quite upsetting. There is also anecdotes of sexual experiences from a very young age, (pre-teen) which some may find destressing, but again does provide some context and understanding in how this has impacted his life and choices as he goes through to adulthood, furthermore demonstrating the amazement of how he came out the other side.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It is quite a long read, but because there is so much drama happening with every page, it never feels like it is too long. If a reader wants to learn from someone’s mistakes, relive a misspent youth, or simply be entertained and astonished, this book has something for everyone. It may even inspire you to be a little more adventurous! Overall, this book provides excellent entertainment as you read through it, combining some extreme and quite unbelievable hobbies. Then, just when you think nothing else can go wrong for him, another crazy situation unfolds itself which frequently trumps the rest.
The book lends itself to both the mature reader who may have had a similar lively history and can relate to some of the experiences. It also allows itself to be read by older teen and younger adult readers, who may be able to learn life lessons from Kempfers mistakes and experiences to help them make better choices for themselves, or it may simply open their eyes to the possibilities of a living a life on the edge just like the author.
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Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having a Bad Life
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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