Review of Never Do Anything Just Right
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Review of Never Do Anything Just Right
Never Do Anything Just Right by Rod Jahner is a humorous memoir that reflects upon the author’s life experiences. Jahner has a casual writing style that conveys entertaining anecdotes and vignettes from his life. Each chapter focuses on a significant period in his life, beginning with his youth in North Dakota. His employment opportunities took him to Denver, St. Louis, and eventually Singapore. Along the way, he met and married Cindy. Together they raised two sons. Each chapter contains brief descriptions of noteworthy events that are often humorous and relatable. Jahner explained that his mother had researched her father’s move from Russia to the United States for a paper she wrote in high school. However, she did not keep a copy, so the family does not have that history. This book provides a family history with humorous details and reflections.
The author made friends easily wherever he traveled. He described his friendships in detail and devoted a chapter of the book to close friends who have passed away. The book is sentimental at times, and the author expressed gratefulness for his blessings. Jahner detailed a challenging time when his son was sick in the hospital. However, despite any hardships Jahner and his family may have endured, the overall tone of the book is positive and humorous. The author managed to find a humorous side to the stories told in this book.
This book was very entertaining to read. The author is a gifted storyteller. His recollections cover a wide range of topics and provide a family history that conveys joy and gratitude for the life he has led. I was fascinated by his decision to uproot his family and move to Singapore for ten years. That is what I enjoyed most about the book. His family took it all in stride. His sons excelled at school and sports. Their experiences living in another country and traveling enriched their lives.
Jahner’s pride in his sons is evident in every chapter. I especially enjoyed reading his description of the wise choices they made in choosing their wives. He appreciated the growth of his family and seemed to relish being a grandfather. It was touching to read excerpts from his Caring Bridge description of when his son, Kyle, became sick in 2018. It was heartbreaking to read about their experiences at the time. He described his son’s ordeal in a heartfelt and honest way. I think a variety of readers will appreciate Jahner’s family and experiences. There was nothing that I disliked about the book.
I recommend this book to readers who enjoy reading memoirs and who have a sense of humor. The author finds the humorous side of life’s challenges. He also conveys to the reader his strong feelings about family and friendship. This will appeal to a variety of readers. I saw errors in the book, so I do not believe it was professionally edited. I give this book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. I would not rate the book any lower because it was entertaining and provided a wealth of information about the author’s life. I would not give the book a perfect rating because there were errors.
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