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Review of McDowell
[Following is a volunteer review of "McDowell" by William H. Coles.]
I do not want to be mistaken for someone who is gender-biased. After reading this book, I had to take a moment to reflect on what women face in a society that has given men so much power. I say this because of the pain my mom went through at the hands of a callous and unsympathetic abuser. Domestic violence is a major problem, and it is so heartbreaking that most women who are victims of such cruelty are unable to speak out. Men need to do better. Society must make significant investments in family life. The story contained in this book broke me and brought back so many memories. This is just one aspect of this book that struck me. Make this book a must-read.
McDowell by William H. Coles is a 264-page fiction book that takes us through Hiram McDowell's life. Aside from Hiram's famous contributions to the health care sector as a surgeon, he is a musician, father, climber, and more. The author describes his selfish and self-centered personality and how it affected his relationships with everyone around him, especially his family. Hiram had been so mean to his second wife, who died in the summer of 1999 after battling cancer. Should Carole Mastriano expect any better after becoming the third wife of a misogynist like Hiram? What becomes of the children born into this toxic family of Hiram's? Read on to find out.
This book is so dear to me, especially for the fact that it provides a platform for accessing one's morality. I couldn't help but imagine myself in these characters' situations and judge my reactions if I were in their shoes. The reality this book tried to capture was overwhelming. It felt like I was watching a movie in which I had a role. At times, I felt so much hatred, especially for Hiram; soon, I felt like I could embrace Sophie and tell her how lovely she was. I admired how the author wrote about women in this book. They played a significant role that went beyond what our modern society would expect of them. I honestly could not get enough from this book. This book was well edited, as I could not spot any errors in it.
I felt that some sections of his book were deficient in information. For example, Hiram got into prison and suddenly escaped. It felt as though breaking out of a prison was no big deal. The author was reluctant to discuss in detail how he escaped, if anyone had helped him, or how he got money to cope with the outside world after his escape. More details on this would have added a bit more action to this book. The organization of this book was fantastic, and the author's writing style was both beautiful and easy to understand.
I found this book so pleasurable, and it deserves a full-star rating. I will rate this book five out of five stars. I recommend this book to all those who have any personality flaws, as it would encourage them to work on themselves for the better. Lovers of fiction books will also enjoy reading this book.
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McDowell
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I do not want to be mistaken for someone who is gender-biased. After reading this book, I had to take a moment to reflect on what women face in a society that has given men so much power. I say this because of the pain my mom went through at the hands of a callous and unsympathetic abuser. Domestic violence is a major problem, and it is so heartbreaking that most women who are victims of such cruelty are unable to speak out. Men need to do better. Society must make significant investments in family life. The story contained in this book broke me and brought back so many memories. This is just one aspect of this book that struck me. Make this book a must-read.
McDowell by William H. Coles is a 264-page fiction book that takes us through Hiram McDowell's life. Aside from Hiram's famous contributions to the health care sector as a surgeon, he is a musician, father, climber, and more. The author describes his selfish and self-centered personality and how it affected his relationships with everyone around him, especially his family. Hiram had been so mean to his second wife, who died in the summer of 1999 after battling cancer. Should Carole Mastriano expect any better after becoming the third wife of a misogynist like Hiram? What becomes of the children born into this toxic family of Hiram's? Read on to find out.
This book is so dear to me, especially for the fact that it provides a platform for accessing one's morality. I couldn't help but imagine myself in these characters' situations and judge my reactions if I were in their shoes. The reality this book tried to capture was overwhelming. It felt like I was watching a movie in which I had a role. At times, I felt so much hatred, especially for Hiram; soon, I felt like I could embrace Sophie and tell her how lovely she was. I admired how the author wrote about women in this book. They played a significant role that went beyond what our modern society would expect of them. I honestly could not get enough from this book. This book was well edited, as I could not spot any errors in it.
I felt that some sections of his book were deficient in information. For example, Hiram got into prison and suddenly escaped. It felt as though breaking out of a prison was no big deal. The author was reluctant to discuss in detail how he escaped, if anyone had helped him, or how he got money to cope with the outside world after his escape. More details on this would have added a bit more action to this book. The organization of this book was fantastic, and the author's writing style was both beautiful and easy to understand.
I found this book so pleasurable, and it deserves a full-star rating. I will rate this book five out of five stars. I recommend this book to all those who have any personality flaws, as it would encourage them to work on themselves for the better. Lovers of fiction books will also enjoy reading this book.
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McDowell
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on Smashwords
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