Official Review: MANIFESTO by William Shirley Carr
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Official Review: MANIFESTO by William Shirley Carr
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "MANIFESTO by William Shirley Carr" by William Shirley Shirley Carr.]
Manifesto by William Shirley Carr is a recollection of the author's memories from childhood to the present. William, who was fondly called Shirley by his family, was born on 21st November 1937. His mother was Maggie May Williams (Boyd) Carr, while his father was J.C. Carr. He had two half-sisters named Florene and Reta.
William was named Shirley because of his father's decision before he was born. This was because, at the time of his birth, the sex of a baby couldn't be determined till the day of delivery. His father, therefore, resolved to name the unborn baby Shirley, irrespective of its gender. William had three best friends: Clifford Wesley "Buddy" Jones, Michael Darwin "Mickey" Olliff, and "Willard" Mortimer Sledge III. How he met them and their subsequent adventures, both as children and as adults, would be found in the pages of Manifesto.
The book fostered friendship, love, family, laughter, and adventure. The author wrote his book in a way that seemed like he was sharing his life experiences vocally. From his story, it was clear that he had a great relationship with his three best friends and loved his family a great deal. It was also clear that the story was told on a light note. The author made sure to accentuate his stories with lots of jokes and satires. The author also added a touch of suspense and told his story in simple and straightforward terms, making it easy for the reader to imagine and relate to it.
I found the story entertaining. I could see that the author had led an eventful life. This could be seen in the numerous stories he shared. An added flavor to the stories was his brutal honesty. He showed the utmost respect to the reader by saying certain things the way they should be said. Thus, it was effortless to believe him.
My favorite aspect of the book was the author's sense of humor. I also liked his adventurous spirit and that of his three friends. Their adventures kept the story exciting, while the humor kept the story entertaining. I commend the author for writing a book that people from all walks of life can read and enjoy.
Unfortunately, in reading the book, I encountered some errors, which led me to believe that it wasn't professionally edited. However, they were too minor to disconcert me. Since there was nothing else I found to be off-putting, I'd rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. It was a good read, and I'd recommend it to lovers of satirical adventure books.
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MANIFESTO by William Shirley Carr
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Manifesto by William Shirley Carr is a recollection of the author's memories from childhood to the present. William, who was fondly called Shirley by his family, was born on 21st November 1937. His mother was Maggie May Williams (Boyd) Carr, while his father was J.C. Carr. He had two half-sisters named Florene and Reta.
William was named Shirley because of his father's decision before he was born. This was because, at the time of his birth, the sex of a baby couldn't be determined till the day of delivery. His father, therefore, resolved to name the unborn baby Shirley, irrespective of its gender. William had three best friends: Clifford Wesley "Buddy" Jones, Michael Darwin "Mickey" Olliff, and "Willard" Mortimer Sledge III. How he met them and their subsequent adventures, both as children and as adults, would be found in the pages of Manifesto.
The book fostered friendship, love, family, laughter, and adventure. The author wrote his book in a way that seemed like he was sharing his life experiences vocally. From his story, it was clear that he had a great relationship with his three best friends and loved his family a great deal. It was also clear that the story was told on a light note. The author made sure to accentuate his stories with lots of jokes and satires. The author also added a touch of suspense and told his story in simple and straightforward terms, making it easy for the reader to imagine and relate to it.
I found the story entertaining. I could see that the author had led an eventful life. This could be seen in the numerous stories he shared. An added flavor to the stories was his brutal honesty. He showed the utmost respect to the reader by saying certain things the way they should be said. Thus, it was effortless to believe him.
My favorite aspect of the book was the author's sense of humor. I also liked his adventurous spirit and that of his three friends. Their adventures kept the story exciting, while the humor kept the story entertaining. I commend the author for writing a book that people from all walks of life can read and enjoy.
Unfortunately, in reading the book, I encountered some errors, which led me to believe that it wasn't professionally edited. However, they were too minor to disconcert me. Since there was nothing else I found to be off-putting, I'd rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. It was a good read, and I'd recommend it to lovers of satirical adventure books.
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MANIFESTO by William Shirley Carr
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A book for the bookshelf. A Satirical adventure and the inclusion of childhood memories always provide a more intimate experience. The author reader relationship resembles that of close friends soon after the first few pages!
