Review of All The Wrong Roads
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Review of All The Wrong Roads
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "All The Wrong Roads" by Paul Armento.]
Paul Armento's memoir, All The Wrong Roads, offers a powerful life lesson. Armento endured an extraordinarily difficult life, marked by horrific abuse from his father, including being beaten repeatedly and even abandoned on a road frequented by wild bears. Additionally, Armento experienced sexual assault as a child and constant trouble throughout his youth. Despite multiple attempts to improve his circumstances as an adult, such as serving in the Air Force at 17 and trying to maintain a career and marriage, Armento struggled with a range of harmful behaviors, including drug addiction, violence, incarceration, and failed relationships. Tragically, Armento's story takes an even darker turn when he is diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and congestive heart failure, with doctors giving him just months to live. Yet, in this book, Armento bravely recounts his life stories, failures, and mistakes, as well as his eventual redemption at 60 years old, all while hoping that by sharing his experiences, he may be able to positively impact at least one person's life.
The highlight of the book is how raw the author is in recounting his life. He exposes all of his dirty laundry for people to see, from his shortcomings to his mistakes. This openness makes you sympathize with him, even when you don't agree with his choices. Growing up in a hostile environment, it was almost inevitable that he would go down the wrong path. With nobody to guide or care for him, he ended up in deep trouble. However, there's a side to him that shows he was truly trying his best and wasn't entirely a bad person. He vowed never to hit a woman, never bullied anyone weaker than him, stood up to bullies, excelled at building houses, and loved his daughter, always making decisions in her best interest. Now in his 60s, he is trying to redeem himself. He has found faith in God, is completely drug-free, has written a book, and is doing better than ever in his life.
My favorite part of the book is the chapter titled "Divine Intervention," where the author shares every moment in his life when he was close to death but miraculously saved in a way that felt like divine help. Reading this chapter made me stop and think about moments in my own life where I also felt protected by something greater, like there were angels watching over me.
For the negative part, some parts of the storytelling in the book and the way sentences are framed are a bit all over the place. That being said, considering the author is not a writer and this is his first book, I think this is another step along the right road for him. Despite this drawback, the book is going to stay with me for a long time. It's always the most raw and disgustingly real human stories that move us the most, and that's what this book has done—it has moved me. I wish the author the best life ahead and hope he writes more books to spread his wisdom.
The book beautifully tells the story of a man trying to make his life better. Despite facing huge challenges and wasting time, he is now taking back control of his life and teaching us that it's never too late to change. Despite some small mistakes and writing that's a bit messy, I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.
This book is essential for anyone seeking inspiration from raw, real-life struggles and redemption. It's particularly impactful for those who believe in second chances and the power of personal transformation, regardless of past mistakes. However, due to its accounts of sexual assault and violence, this book is not suitable for those sensitive to such content, including children.
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Paul Armento's memoir, All The Wrong Roads, offers a powerful life lesson. Armento endured an extraordinarily difficult life, marked by horrific abuse from his father, including being beaten repeatedly and even abandoned on a road frequented by wild bears. Additionally, Armento experienced sexual assault as a child and constant trouble throughout his youth. Despite multiple attempts to improve his circumstances as an adult, such as serving in the Air Force at 17 and trying to maintain a career and marriage, Armento struggled with a range of harmful behaviors, including drug addiction, violence, incarceration, and failed relationships. Tragically, Armento's story takes an even darker turn when he is diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and congestive heart failure, with doctors giving him just months to live. Yet, in this book, Armento bravely recounts his life stories, failures, and mistakes, as well as his eventual redemption at 60 years old, all while hoping that by sharing his experiences, he may be able to positively impact at least one person's life.
The highlight of the book is how raw the author is in recounting his life. He exposes all of his dirty laundry for people to see, from his shortcomings to his mistakes. This openness makes you sympathize with him, even when you don't agree with his choices. Growing up in a hostile environment, it was almost inevitable that he would go down the wrong path. With nobody to guide or care for him, he ended up in deep trouble. However, there's a side to him that shows he was truly trying his best and wasn't entirely a bad person. He vowed never to hit a woman, never bullied anyone weaker than him, stood up to bullies, excelled at building houses, and loved his daughter, always making decisions in her best interest. Now in his 60s, he is trying to redeem himself. He has found faith in God, is completely drug-free, has written a book, and is doing better than ever in his life.
My favorite part of the book is the chapter titled "Divine Intervention," where the author shares every moment in his life when he was close to death but miraculously saved in a way that felt like divine help. Reading this chapter made me stop and think about moments in my own life where I also felt protected by something greater, like there were angels watching over me.
For the negative part, some parts of the storytelling in the book and the way sentences are framed are a bit all over the place. That being said, considering the author is not a writer and this is his first book, I think this is another step along the right road for him. Despite this drawback, the book is going to stay with me for a long time. It's always the most raw and disgustingly real human stories that move us the most, and that's what this book has done—it has moved me. I wish the author the best life ahead and hope he writes more books to spread his wisdom.
The book beautifully tells the story of a man trying to make his life better. Despite facing huge challenges and wasting time, he is now taking back control of his life and teaching us that it's never too late to change. Despite some small mistakes and writing that's a bit messy, I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.
This book is essential for anyone seeking inspiration from raw, real-life struggles and redemption. It's particularly impactful for those who believe in second chances and the power of personal transformation, regardless of past mistakes. However, due to its accounts of sexual assault and violence, this book is not suitable for those sensitive to such content, including children.
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Paul Armento's memoir, All The Wrong Roads, recounts his harrowing life marked by severe abuse, sexual assault, and constant turmoil. Despite attempts to improve his life, he faced drug addiction, violence, and incarceration. Diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and heart failure, Armento reflects on his struggles and eventual redemption at 60, hoping his story can positively impact others.
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I really don't want to imagine being abandoned on a road that is frequently visited by bears, I commend the author bravery in writing this book.
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This memoir, All The Wrong Roads by Paul Armento, is a truly compelling read. Armento's raw honesty and openness in recounting his difficult life experiences is truly moving. Despite facing immense challenges and making mistakes, his journey towards redemption is inspiring. The book does have some storytelling and sentence framing issues, but considering it's the author's first book, it's a step in the right direction. I give this book a solid 4 out of 5 stars. Gripping action, kept me on the edge of my seat.
