Official Review: When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way We Ho...
Posted: 22 Dec 2020, 02:26
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way We Hoped It Would? Volume 1" by Tom Wick.]
When Life Doesn’t Turn Out the Way We Hoped It Would? Volume 1 by Tom Wick is an autobiography of the author for the first twenty years of his life. The struggles, pains, and dysfunctional childhood upbringing he suffered were detailed in this book.
The author, Thomas Edwin Wick, was born to Marvin Edwin Wick and Dauna Pearl Conant. Thomas’s father was an alcoholic, but a good man. His mother, on the other hand, was always nagging and complaining. She disapproved of her husband’s drinking, but her complaints only drove him to drink more. She also played a significant role in Thomas’s dysfunctional childhood upbringing. Thomas was raised in an environment where alcohol and substance abuse was common. So, it’s no surprise that he started taking drugs from a young age and eventually became addicted to alcohol and drugs. Thomas’s sister and brother despised him because they felt their father loved him more. As a result of this, he was subjected to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. When Thomas eventually joined the Navy, he experienced a lot more violence. Read up to find out how things turned out for him.
I like how the author gives an honest narrative of the first twenty years of his life. He didn’t only tell the reader of the hardships he endured; he also talked about his flaws and showed remorse for his actions. Also, He expressed the importance of forgiveness. Even after all his mom put him through, he still writes that he found a way to forgive her. Readers who have PTSD and emotional trauma like the author can learn from his story and seek healthy medical advice instead of turning to drugs and alcohol.
Sometimes we just must sit back and appreciate the little things in life. Many people frequently complain of the littlest things because they’re utterly ignorant of other people’s dysfunctional lives. This story shows that the world isn’t a fairy tale of violets and roses. There are several mental challenges that people experience, but most of the world is oblivious to them. I can’t imagine going through half of what the author experienced and still survive it. This book’s existence demonstrated that the author overcame the circumstances and conquered his demons. I look forward to reading Volume 2 and Volume 3.
It’s hard to find anything to dislike about this book. The only thing that seemed to bother me was the unusually lengthy description of the author's ancestry. I almost got bored at the beginning because it felt more like a detailed genealogy at first. I think it would have been better if he named his relatives with a concise description. That will enable the readers to delve into the book’s main point.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the book. The author’s heartwarming story quickly compelled me to read the whole book. The book also contained several photos of the author, relatives, and places discussed. It made the story more captivating and helped to paint a vivid picture in the reader’s mind. The author’s narrative was well-coordinated, and he was able to use literary techniques to make the story very enjoyable. Therefore, I’m rating this book 4 out of 4 stars.
I found a few errors in the book. These errors were not distracting and didn’t affect my reading comprehension. The author’s story was a very emotional one. I recommend this book to people who have experienced emotional trauma and those subjected to a dysfunctional upbringing. On a final note, I must warn readers that there are several gory details and strong adult contents in the book. However, adult contents are not explicit.
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When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way We Hoped It Would? Volume 1
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When Life Doesn’t Turn Out the Way We Hoped It Would? Volume 1 by Tom Wick is an autobiography of the author for the first twenty years of his life. The struggles, pains, and dysfunctional childhood upbringing he suffered were detailed in this book.
The author, Thomas Edwin Wick, was born to Marvin Edwin Wick and Dauna Pearl Conant. Thomas’s father was an alcoholic, but a good man. His mother, on the other hand, was always nagging and complaining. She disapproved of her husband’s drinking, but her complaints only drove him to drink more. She also played a significant role in Thomas’s dysfunctional childhood upbringing. Thomas was raised in an environment where alcohol and substance abuse was common. So, it’s no surprise that he started taking drugs from a young age and eventually became addicted to alcohol and drugs. Thomas’s sister and brother despised him because they felt their father loved him more. As a result of this, he was subjected to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. When Thomas eventually joined the Navy, he experienced a lot more violence. Read up to find out how things turned out for him.
I like how the author gives an honest narrative of the first twenty years of his life. He didn’t only tell the reader of the hardships he endured; he also talked about his flaws and showed remorse for his actions. Also, He expressed the importance of forgiveness. Even after all his mom put him through, he still writes that he found a way to forgive her. Readers who have PTSD and emotional trauma like the author can learn from his story and seek healthy medical advice instead of turning to drugs and alcohol.
Sometimes we just must sit back and appreciate the little things in life. Many people frequently complain of the littlest things because they’re utterly ignorant of other people’s dysfunctional lives. This story shows that the world isn’t a fairy tale of violets and roses. There are several mental challenges that people experience, but most of the world is oblivious to them. I can’t imagine going through half of what the author experienced and still survive it. This book’s existence demonstrated that the author overcame the circumstances and conquered his demons. I look forward to reading Volume 2 and Volume 3.
It’s hard to find anything to dislike about this book. The only thing that seemed to bother me was the unusually lengthy description of the author's ancestry. I almost got bored at the beginning because it felt more like a detailed genealogy at first. I think it would have been better if he named his relatives with a concise description. That will enable the readers to delve into the book’s main point.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the book. The author’s heartwarming story quickly compelled me to read the whole book. The book also contained several photos of the author, relatives, and places discussed. It made the story more captivating and helped to paint a vivid picture in the reader’s mind. The author’s narrative was well-coordinated, and he was able to use literary techniques to make the story very enjoyable. Therefore, I’m rating this book 4 out of 4 stars.
I found a few errors in the book. These errors were not distracting and didn’t affect my reading comprehension. The author’s story was a very emotional one. I recommend this book to people who have experienced emotional trauma and those subjected to a dysfunctional upbringing. On a final note, I must warn readers that there are several gory details and strong adult contents in the book. However, adult contents are not explicit.
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When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way We Hoped It Would? Volume 1
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon