Review of The Reject Bench

Elenimo Chembe · Post by **Elenimo Chembe** » 20 Jun 2022, 11:51

I don't think I would enjoy this book. Seems to be a memoir with nothing really compelling.

Francis Aderogbin · Post by **Francis Aderogbin** » 20 Jun 2022, 11:51

The life of James seems interesting. Having a mother like his to nurture and establish faith in him is commendable. I also like his honesty in sharing almost everything about his life.

Elenimo Chembe · Post by **Elenimo Chembe** » 20 Jun 2022, 11:52

The only part I like about this book is that it deals with racism.

Shelby Ayres · Post by **Shelby Ayres** » 20 Jun 2022, 11:53

This book sounds incredibly honest and those are the perfect memoirs. The ones that show everything, not just what you want to read, are the best.

Ailakhu Yusau Aizhebiomon · Post by **Ailakhu Yusau Aizhebiomon** » 20 Jun 2022, 11:56

I like that the author dwells on the menace of racism as this is present in almost every facet of our lives. Indeed, the proper raising of children to be colour blind would help curtail this unfortunate incidence. I congratulate the author on being the #BOTD!

Abiola Olaosegbe · Post by **Abiola Olaosegbe** » 20 Jun 2022, 11:59

This is an honest autobiography, i love that the book shows the discrimination in the world. Thanks for the review

Pandora10 · Post by **Pandora10** » 20 Jun 2022, 12:00

I enjoyed this honest account of the author's life in California during the turbulent times of the 1960s; the adjustments of moving to another school, making new friends, his neighbor Dennis who became a good friend, his love of music and playing the Clarinet. He seemed to have had a good family life overall, which seemed to have formed the basis for his later success in adulthood. The humor in many of the stories was enjoyable.

Favourcat · Post by **Favourcat** » 20 Jun 2022, 12:05

I've not read this book but, the reviewer makes me want to read it. The way the author addresses racism is really good.

paulamr · Post by **paulamr** » 20 Jun 2022, 12:13

Good storytelling can turn any topic into an interesting read. Great review!

tarafarah7 · Post by **tarafarah7** » 20 Jun 2022, 12:14

Today's BOTD is a memoir by James H Morgan that reads like a novel and focuses on his life in the 60s. Readers who grew up during the same time will find his stories relatable, and those who didn't will get a feel of what our world was like back then. This sounds like one that will appeal to a wide audience; I've added it to my WTR list. Thank you so much!

Favour Uwa · Post by **Favour Uwa** » 20 Jun 2022, 12:15

It takes courage for any one to bluntly share the dark part of their past life, but telling such stories also shows the fact that one has grown or overcome some certain struggles in life.
I love to read biographies or memoir that are creative and interesting as this one.
Thanks for the review.

Abdulsabur Aisha · Post by **Abdulsabur Aisha** » 20 Jun 2022, 12:15

I think that there are lot of moral lessons to be drawn from this book. More so, I found the humour in the book very relaxing. Great review and congrats to the author on being the #BOTD!

Abdulsabur Aisha · Post by **Abdulsabur Aisha** » 20 Jun 2022, 12:16

I think that there are lot of moral lessons to be drawn from this book. More so, I found the humour in the book very relaxing. Great review and congrats to the author on being the #BOTD!

Susan Kihleng · Post by **Susan Kihleng** » 20 Jun 2022, 12:19

Not a fan of memoirs but this does sound like an interesting book. I especially like the fact that it has a good bit of humor along with life lessons. Great review!

Post by **Sanju Lali** » 20 Jun 2022, 12:21

A heart warming biography "The Reject Bench" by James H Morgan, which tells about the author's training in music and joining the Army. This book looks inspirational to me.