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Review of 28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
[Following is a volunteer review of "28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir" by Poppy Mortimer.]
A hysterical yet traumatising memoir by Poppy Mortimer about her dating life is entertaining and filled with wisdom for life. She talks deeply about the dates she has been on and how disastrous they have turned out. Her indulgence in the book is not to curse men and turn the discourse into a negative narrative about the concept of dating; rather, she offers some empowering insight and wisdom through her experiences. Around 20 years of her life have been showcased through different events, showing her gradual personal growth.
28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir is her catharsis into a world of confidence and growth. She talks about the dynamics of a relationship where both parties need to contribute and offer equal value. She refuses to bend her behaviour and attitude to appease her date. She celebrates her growth at the end of her tenth date, where Mr. Farter puts in a proposal to accept him as he is with his continuous farting. If they had met earlier, she might have inhaled all the fumes without uttering a word, but the paradigm has shifted, and she speaks her mind. At the end of every date, she provides insights and her learning. This helps her grow mentally and emotionally.
Poppy Mortimer’s narrative uplifts her and society. She mocks the patriarchal concept of society by owning her share of land in Australia without a man by her side. She celebrates her achievement and thanks "the American Dream." She owns a dog-walking business, a talent she claims to have acquired from her parents. From the beginning, she maintains that "you are not alone." She intends this and claims that every date is an opportunity to reflect on our conditioning and, hence, understand ourselves better.
Her humorous style of using phrases like "winner, winner, chicken-free dinner" and "Mr. liar, liar, pants on fire" energises the reader with a sense of calmness and a light breeze against the horrendous and traumatising dates she has been through. Not only does she take pride in the fact that her English upbringing has prevented her from creating a scene and causing discomfort to others, but she also realises it's one of the things that is harming her in the long run. She criticises this nature of hers and eventually grows out of it and learns to speak her mind and stand up for herself.
To some, Poppy may appear narcissistic because of her strong critique of some men’s attitudes and habits. It would be wrong to judge her over this, as it’s her memoir and we are seeing the world through her eyes. Despite that, the men she describes in the book are worth critiquing owing to their behaviour and thinking. Some of her dates she met through online dating websites proved to be bluffs, as those men put the wrong descriptions and images of themselves on the websites. And some even show an orthodox mentality towards women, whereas some are unhygienic and others have anger issues.
She talks about the law of attraction in the second half of the book and reinforces its existence and significance. She emphasises relying on intuition or gut feelings, keeping logic secondary. She talks about re-balancing her own energy to attract men of her liking. She mentions "Abraham Hicks," who is a non-physical entity that is channelled by Esther Hicks, a renowned figure in the world of Law of Attraction teachings.
There is nothing in the book that can be counted as its negative aspect. It’s humorous, informative, and filled with wisdom. Anyone above the age of sixteen will find it entertaining as well as informative for their dating life.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The language is simple, and the tone is entertaining and engaging, filled with real-life empowering lessons. Some parts of the book do get traumatising, but in the end, Poppy uplifts the spirits with her insights and humour.
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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
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A hysterical yet traumatising memoir by Poppy Mortimer about her dating life is entertaining and filled with wisdom for life. She talks deeply about the dates she has been on and how disastrous they have turned out. Her indulgence in the book is not to curse men and turn the discourse into a negative narrative about the concept of dating; rather, she offers some empowering insight and wisdom through her experiences. Around 20 years of her life have been showcased through different events, showing her gradual personal growth.
28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir is her catharsis into a world of confidence and growth. She talks about the dynamics of a relationship where both parties need to contribute and offer equal value. She refuses to bend her behaviour and attitude to appease her date. She celebrates her growth at the end of her tenth date, where Mr. Farter puts in a proposal to accept him as he is with his continuous farting. If they had met earlier, she might have inhaled all the fumes without uttering a word, but the paradigm has shifted, and she speaks her mind. At the end of every date, she provides insights and her learning. This helps her grow mentally and emotionally.
Poppy Mortimer’s narrative uplifts her and society. She mocks the patriarchal concept of society by owning her share of land in Australia without a man by her side. She celebrates her achievement and thanks "the American Dream." She owns a dog-walking business, a talent she claims to have acquired from her parents. From the beginning, she maintains that "you are not alone." She intends this and claims that every date is an opportunity to reflect on our conditioning and, hence, understand ourselves better.
Her humorous style of using phrases like "winner, winner, chicken-free dinner" and "Mr. liar, liar, pants on fire" energises the reader with a sense of calmness and a light breeze against the horrendous and traumatising dates she has been through. Not only does she take pride in the fact that her English upbringing has prevented her from creating a scene and causing discomfort to others, but she also realises it's one of the things that is harming her in the long run. She criticises this nature of hers and eventually grows out of it and learns to speak her mind and stand up for herself.
To some, Poppy may appear narcissistic because of her strong critique of some men’s attitudes and habits. It would be wrong to judge her over this, as it’s her memoir and we are seeing the world through her eyes. Despite that, the men she describes in the book are worth critiquing owing to their behaviour and thinking. Some of her dates she met through online dating websites proved to be bluffs, as those men put the wrong descriptions and images of themselves on the websites. And some even show an orthodox mentality towards women, whereas some are unhygienic and others have anger issues.
She talks about the law of attraction in the second half of the book and reinforces its existence and significance. She emphasises relying on intuition or gut feelings, keeping logic secondary. She talks about re-balancing her own energy to attract men of her liking. She mentions "Abraham Hicks," who is a non-physical entity that is channelled by Esther Hicks, a renowned figure in the world of Law of Attraction teachings.
There is nothing in the book that can be counted as its negative aspect. It’s humorous, informative, and filled with wisdom. Anyone above the age of sixteen will find it entertaining as well as informative for their dating life.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The language is simple, and the tone is entertaining and engaging, filled with real-life empowering lessons. Some parts of the book do get traumatising, but in the end, Poppy uplifts the spirits with her insights and humour.
******
28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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