Review of Looking Beyond The Rearview Mirror

[Sharill Rasowo]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Looking Beyond The Rearview Mirror" by ET Biddix.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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In his collection of poetry titled Looking Beyond the Rearview Mirror, E.T. Biddix writes about his family and his 77 years on earth. The poems explore the author's early beginnings, his family, the individuals he meets throughout his life, and his 37 years of employment with American Airlines. The author takes us on a journey through his life, stopping to discuss topics like racism, aging, love, and loss, to mention a few.

I appreciated that the author defined some of the different Southern slang terms at the outset. This improved my comprehension of the text because the guide made sure that I did not miss any meanings. I liked how the book made me feel nostalgic. Even though I grew up in a very different region of the world, the author's memories of his childhood made me reflect on mine. His examination of his happy childhood recollections was endearing, and we can infer a lot about his life from them. His work-related anecdotes, including those about meeting Marty Stuart and Muhammad Ali, were especially entertaining. This book is intriguing to read because he also discusses the many scenarios that occurred at work and how he handled them.

The author's passion for his family and community is quite clear throughout the entire book. He names the individuals who over the years have had various impacts on his life. His poetry portrays a sense of belonging, and it is clear that he is proud of his roots. I appreciated how open he was about his opinions on numerous subjects, such as his conflicted sentiments about his mother and the flaws of his sister Pauline. His love for his family, especially Grandpa Lowery, was palpable throughout the novel, and I really liked that.

I didn't find anything about the book to be unappealing. The book's author does an excellent job at drawing readers in. Because the story is so relatable, as readers we can imagine ourselves in the author's position. Everybody has relatives who are distinctive in their own way. I was reminded of my own family when I read about the author's family. Through his poems, the author provides a window into his world.

I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it is a fascinating account of the life of a man, his family, and his community. While reading the book, I didn't find a single typo, spelling mistake, or grammatical error, thus I would say it was incredibly well-edited. I would recommend this book to poetry enthusiasts. Those who enjoy biographies might also be interested in this book.

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[Mr Excellence]

Due to my love in poetry, I think this book is a great match for me.

[Diana Lowery]

Hmmmm - a Grandpa Lowery - wonder if I am related somehow? This is such a great review.

[Toma_lavine]

The author's passion for his family and 37 years of employment with American airlines gives a good picture on just how fantastic the book can be

[Summer Henrietta]

This is a great story about life.
I look forward to reading this book.

[Eze Michael]

A unique work of poetry that revolves around the life of the author. I'd love to read this work of poetry. Thanks for your honest review.