Review of Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste
Posted: 04 Jan 2024, 08:24
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste" by Kat Finnerty.]
Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste by Kat Finnerty recounts Kat's life and the times when she had to summon all her strength to overcome the challenges she faced. The book begins on Kat's 40th birthday while she is in the hospital for an operation. Her phone beeps and a message from her daughter informs her that her best friend slept over in her bed! That was the first of many disasters to come because she soon discovered her so-called friend was having an affair with her husband, Trevor. It got Kat thinking about her marriage. How she first met Trevor, their dating life, marriage, having kids, and most importantly, how they met Tahlia. Kat also shared her childhood in the book and what it was like to be raised by a strict father after her mother sadly passed away from cancer. Kat's early years were filled with amusing memories since she was a naughty child, and her father would sometimes say that she was the child he should have drowned at birth. Grab a copy to learn how Kat dealt with her life's disasters and how everything turned out.
Despite being nonfiction, the tension created in this book was remarkable. As I read the book, I imagined how Kat must have felt during this turbulent period in her life, when everything seemed to be conspiring against her. Kat had no choice but to pick herself up from a broken marriage, make the best decisions for herself and her children, and, as she would later learn, earn enough money to support her children's education because, in addition to having left, her husband had taken money from their mortgage account and was withholding his financial support for the education of their two boys. Furthermore, she was battling multiple sclerosis, and I was inspired by how she managed to remain hopeful while fighting each of these battles. Kat is a true fighter, and the life lessons and experiences she shares in this book will benefit many people. Even though it seemed like everything was against her, I never once saw her ask, "Why me?" I also liked how Kat expressed her emotions in the book. I could feel her anguish and despair when she discovered that not only was her husband having an affair, but some of their friends and family were aware of it and were even pleased to see Trevor and Tahlia happy.
There is nothing I disliked about this book. It is perfect as it is. I enjoyed reading about Kat's life and her adventures as a young, cheeky child growing up to become a brave woman. The book is full of meaningful lessons, and I learned from Kat's experiences that in life, you just have to keep moving forward, looking for hope in all situations, and doing your best. I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. The book was exceptionally edited; there were no grammatical errors that I could find. I highly recommend this book for those who enjoy autobiographies.
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Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste
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Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste by Kat Finnerty recounts Kat's life and the times when she had to summon all her strength to overcome the challenges she faced. The book begins on Kat's 40th birthday while she is in the hospital for an operation. Her phone beeps and a message from her daughter informs her that her best friend slept over in her bed! That was the first of many disasters to come because she soon discovered her so-called friend was having an affair with her husband, Trevor. It got Kat thinking about her marriage. How she first met Trevor, their dating life, marriage, having kids, and most importantly, how they met Tahlia. Kat also shared her childhood in the book and what it was like to be raised by a strict father after her mother sadly passed away from cancer. Kat's early years were filled with amusing memories since she was a naughty child, and her father would sometimes say that she was the child he should have drowned at birth. Grab a copy to learn how Kat dealt with her life's disasters and how everything turned out.
Despite being nonfiction, the tension created in this book was remarkable. As I read the book, I imagined how Kat must have felt during this turbulent period in her life, when everything seemed to be conspiring against her. Kat had no choice but to pick herself up from a broken marriage, make the best decisions for herself and her children, and, as she would later learn, earn enough money to support her children's education because, in addition to having left, her husband had taken money from their mortgage account and was withholding his financial support for the education of their two boys. Furthermore, she was battling multiple sclerosis, and I was inspired by how she managed to remain hopeful while fighting each of these battles. Kat is a true fighter, and the life lessons and experiences she shares in this book will benefit many people. Even though it seemed like everything was against her, I never once saw her ask, "Why me?" I also liked how Kat expressed her emotions in the book. I could feel her anguish and despair when she discovered that not only was her husband having an affair, but some of their friends and family were aware of it and were even pleased to see Trevor and Tahlia happy.
There is nothing I disliked about this book. It is perfect as it is. I enjoyed reading about Kat's life and her adventures as a young, cheeky child growing up to become a brave woman. The book is full of meaningful lessons, and I learned from Kat's experiences that in life, you just have to keep moving forward, looking for hope in all situations, and doing your best. I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. The book was exceptionally edited; there were no grammatical errors that I could find. I highly recommend this book for those who enjoy autobiographies.
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Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon