Review of Memoir

[Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis]

Great review! I don't know much about Australia, so this book would be educational for me. Although the sample that I read did seem a little boring, I still think that I will put it on my list of books to read.

[Emmanuel Abiodun Olutayo]

There is no perfect organization.
This is clearly seen in "Memoir" by Warren Thomas Brown. Private-owned business are usually better managed.
Congrats on being BOTD. Enlightening review.

[Rady Espinoza]

The nonfiction book Memoir by Warren Thomas Brown explores the difficulties of dealing with business and bureaucracy. The moral complexities and occasional casual criminality required to get through these institutions are candidly examined in the story. The memoir, which takes place in rural Queensland, covers the early days of settlement and the development of the Mount Isa mineral industry. Interesting BOTD.

[Yorktha Mallon]

Warren Thomas Brown using storytelling to describe how corruption is hidden from plain sight in the first world. This story can change readers perspective especially those in third world country about how the complex bureaucracy and corruption operates in systems being thought of guaranteed.
Really the reviewer did great work in describing the book for readers do a deep dive.

[Dayana Alvarado 1]

The book shows how an ordinary man confronts a dysfunctional public system and instead of idealizing his country as many do with First World countries he dares to tell what is not said.

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

Australia is one of my favorite countries, and I enjoyed learning about the history of an Australian living in the country's interior. Even though I am a history lover and have read about the history of dozens of countries, we still have some biases and think everything was consistently excellent in the "First World." This book categorically demonstrates several problems in the country where the author grew up. This type of knowledge opens new perspectives for those who do not live in such a country, and that is what I liked the most.

You are right. In my mind, Australia is paradise. But we don't know what happened behind the curtains to build such a successful nation.

Although the book is well written, its target audience will be limited. Even those who enjoy memoirs may find some aspects problematic. As I said in the third paragraph, the book may seem monotonous in some parts. Remembering facts from your youth or past may seem exciting to the person reliving these events, but it may not be so exciting to a third party who has no connection to the events. In any case, as this was a read that I enjoyed, I recommend this work to people like me: history lovers who sympathize with the country of Australia. As there are several nonborderline profane words, I suggest that the book be read only by those over 18.

That's an excellent point. Even the most riveting anecdote can be boring for some people. I do love history like you, but I understand your point.

Thank you for such an analytical review!

[Isaac Ozo-okafor]

This book captures a vast history of a people, the experiences which has helped form the perception of the author, the peculiarity of the system or rather of the people. All this coming together into a well put together tale of flaws in the system, and everything hardworking civil servants go through.

[Harshitha G B]

"Memoir" by Warren Thomas Brown deals with core of Business, Bureaucracy, Civil services, it's faults, loopholes and how it has been corrupted. Importantly, there is narration about working environmental in this departments. How challenges play a part.

[Kajori Sheryl Paul]

An engineer's experience in the Australian outback in the 1950s sounds interesting.

Thank you for the great review.

[Bettny Andrade]

This is an interesting book that involves aspects of politics, bureaucracy, and delicate topics related to these types of issues. It is also related to many cultural, economic, and political aspects of Australia. It is also recommended for people over 18 years of age.

[Pradeep T M]

"Memoir" by Warren Thomas Brown explores the environment, challenges, corruption in the system like civil services, beaurocracy, business. It's about how much humans fight for fair practices. There is a mention of Australian history too.

[Suvankar Das 1]

This memoir sounds like a fascinating deep dive into Australia’s lesser-known historical and bureaucratic struggles! I appreciate how Warren Thomas Brown balances personal experience with broader social critique—it seems like a reflective and eye-opening read, especially for history enthusiasts. Definitely adding it to my list!

[Amarachi Stephanie Ejike]

The complexities of navigating bureaucracy and the business sphere is frankly explored in Warren Thomas Brown's book "Memoir." From early settlement days to the rise of the mineral industry, Brown's "Memoir" reveals the ineptitude and corruption within the Civil Service, compared with the resilience and integrity of people working in harsh environments. In all, the book captures the essence of human endurance and the fight against systemic obstacles.

[Tars]

I am sorry to say, but I don't believe that this book will be of any use to me, because while it sounds very helpful in the description, the information it provides seems exclusively related to Australia, and I have no plans for that country in my future. Still, I can appreciate the author's effort to help people navigate such troubled waters as the bureaucracy system and sincerely congratulate him on BOTD!

[Wayne Njoroge]

I Love that the book shows how one navigates when faced with emotions birthed by bad experiences. We get a look at how he navigated through it.