Official Review: When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way We Ho...
Posted: 21 Dec 2020, 09:40
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way We Hoped It Would Volume 3" by Tom Wick.]
When Life Doesn’t Turn Out the Way We Hoped It Would: Volume 3 was authored by Tom Wick. It is the third book in the series and is approximately 364 pages long. The forthcoming memoir starts with the initiation of the new sailors, pollywogs, into hardened seamen, shellbacks, during the Shellback Initiation Ceremony aboard the USS Gridley. The author provided a very precise description of the origin and importance of the sacred ceremony, and thus I understood its significance. The traditional ritual was replete with amusing activities. Some were disgusting, of course, but the result was worth everything. The extended voyage at sea continued to various islands after the ceremony, which was performed upon crossing the equator.
This is not only a story of sea voyages from one island to another but also fascinating adventures. It is a story of great struggles, resilience, positivism, hope, and triumph. It is the account of a person who encountered numerous challenges, was haunted by traumatic memories, and had to find a way to live fully. The author poured his life experiences into the book. His candor cannot be estimated. He honestly narrates how he injected hard drugs to cope with post-traumatic stress disorder. These hardships and determination to emerge victoriously made his set of circumstances relatable. Despite being abused while young, the author still desired only the best for everyone he met. Undoubtedly, Tom’s life was not what he had expected, but he was determined to lead an intentional life.
The vivid descriptions in the book were mind-blowing. The photographs were so lovely that I was mesmerized by the scenic features from various places in the world. These exotic pictures included those of buildings, animals, rivers, streets, and other geographical features. They added a touch of authenticity to the book and were appealing to the eyes as well. Consequently, reading the book was a pleasant experience. Further, the author utilized local accents and thus making each person distinct. I, therefore, appreciated the diversity of all individuals.
I liked several things about the book. To begin with, the vulnerability of the author was commendable. His heartfelt desire for the intimacy he shared with his father before his demise was palpable. He went in quest of this kind of connection using many ways. He cried himself out at times after every fleeting moment that reminded him of this father-son love. Besides, I enjoyed the adventures and travels as well. The historical sections of the book were also very informative and educative. The only thing that I disliked was the repetitive nature of the book. Many phrases and paragraphs were repeated and thus making some parts redundant. I was tempted to skip those sections severally. Many grammatical errors comprised unspaced words, and hence the book may require another round of editing.
I rate the book two out of four stars. Another round of editing to fix the errors and conflicting dates will guarantee a better rating. The book is suitable for all mature readers of memoirs. It contains numerous sexual innuendos and a few cuss words and hence is unsuitable for anyone averse to them.
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When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way We Hoped It Would Volume 3
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When Life Doesn’t Turn Out the Way We Hoped It Would: Volume 3 was authored by Tom Wick. It is the third book in the series and is approximately 364 pages long. The forthcoming memoir starts with the initiation of the new sailors, pollywogs, into hardened seamen, shellbacks, during the Shellback Initiation Ceremony aboard the USS Gridley. The author provided a very precise description of the origin and importance of the sacred ceremony, and thus I understood its significance. The traditional ritual was replete with amusing activities. Some were disgusting, of course, but the result was worth everything. The extended voyage at sea continued to various islands after the ceremony, which was performed upon crossing the equator.
This is not only a story of sea voyages from one island to another but also fascinating adventures. It is a story of great struggles, resilience, positivism, hope, and triumph. It is the account of a person who encountered numerous challenges, was haunted by traumatic memories, and had to find a way to live fully. The author poured his life experiences into the book. His candor cannot be estimated. He honestly narrates how he injected hard drugs to cope with post-traumatic stress disorder. These hardships and determination to emerge victoriously made his set of circumstances relatable. Despite being abused while young, the author still desired only the best for everyone he met. Undoubtedly, Tom’s life was not what he had expected, but he was determined to lead an intentional life.
The vivid descriptions in the book were mind-blowing. The photographs were so lovely that I was mesmerized by the scenic features from various places in the world. These exotic pictures included those of buildings, animals, rivers, streets, and other geographical features. They added a touch of authenticity to the book and were appealing to the eyes as well. Consequently, reading the book was a pleasant experience. Further, the author utilized local accents and thus making each person distinct. I, therefore, appreciated the diversity of all individuals.
I liked several things about the book. To begin with, the vulnerability of the author was commendable. His heartfelt desire for the intimacy he shared with his father before his demise was palpable. He went in quest of this kind of connection using many ways. He cried himself out at times after every fleeting moment that reminded him of this father-son love. Besides, I enjoyed the adventures and travels as well. The historical sections of the book were also very informative and educative. The only thing that I disliked was the repetitive nature of the book. Many phrases and paragraphs were repeated and thus making some parts redundant. I was tempted to skip those sections severally. Many grammatical errors comprised unspaced words, and hence the book may require another round of editing.
I rate the book two out of four stars. Another round of editing to fix the errors and conflicting dates will guarantee a better rating. The book is suitable for all mature readers of memoirs. It contains numerous sexual innuendos and a few cuss words and hence is unsuitable for anyone averse to them.
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When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way We Hoped It Would Volume 3
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
