Official Review: Surviving Chaos by Harold Phifer

Post by **Vickie Noel** » 15 Oct 2021, 03:33

It's always a plus when an author can tell their heart-wrenching stories with a healthy dose of humour. I usually can't sit still enough to read memoirs, but I'm willing to check this out. Thanks for the review.

dragonet07 · Post by **dragonet07** » 15 Oct 2021, 03:35

The hardest lives can make the best stories, but sometimes it seems like a miracle that the author survived to tell the story in the first place. For Harold to live through such a rough childhood only to encounter these new obstacles in adulthood is, while typical of life, horrible. At least he was able to turn everything around and telling his life story to a stranger in Thailand proved cathartic for him. Hopefully, writing this book was as well and can help others who relate to even some of these events. Thank you for the helpful review.

Post by **B Sheila Holt** » 15 Oct 2021, 03:46

Ty for your awesome review. You have shown us so much about this story. I found the pages I read to be interesting and not to bad at all. I may read the book later on.

Benggirl721 · Post by **Benggirl721** » 15 Oct 2021, 03:47

A story on survival in life is always a good read. The story is amazingly inspirational. There's so much lesson in life in this novel.

Mercy Bolo · Post by **Mercy Bolo** » 15 Oct 2021, 03:49

The author's troublesome childhood pushed him to excel as an adult. Although he had trouble integrating into society, he met an insightful man in Thailand who encouraged him to get on track. This memoir narrates the author's experience and will inspire readers.

ReaderAisha2020 · Post by **ReaderAisha2020** » 15 Oct 2021, 03:50

It sounds interesting, especially since it involves afhanistan and other such places.

I also found the idea of his schizophrenic mother ranting an intriguing addition to the plot.

It probably added more humour to the book.

Thanks for the review

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 15 Oct 2021, 03:50

Life-changing books are good and, certainly, this might is one of them. I am adding it to my want-to-read shelf. Thanks for the review.

Faith - Benny Any · Post by **Faith - Benny Any** » 15 Oct 2021, 03:57

Harold Phifer's life is an inspiring one, from encountering life challenges to coming out refined. Congrats on being the BOTD.

Sia P · Post by **Sia P** » 11 Feb 2022, 06:43

It's fascinating to observe how the author has blended all of the components into this book, particularly humour. I'm thinking to put this on my shelf straight immediately. Thanks for such an insightful review!