Review by Adele Maree -- Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having ...

[Adele Maree]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having a Bad Life" by Lewis Kempfer.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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All of humankind will, at some point in their lives, feel the need to belong, to add meaning to others’ lives, to impact others' lives, and to ultimately be missed when we are no longer around. This is such a story. A truly gripping tale of a lost soul and his misguided belief that he has to rely on others to make him happy, rather than being happy with himself first.

Once I started reading Don’t Mind Me I’m Just Having a Bad Day – A Memoir by Lewis Kempfer, I couldn’t wait to explore the mishaps of the protagonist and the outcomes of the sometimes blatantly reckless decisions he made. It is apparent from Kempfer’s life story that outside factors will influence our train of thought. The tricky part is how we react to it.

Even though there is awareness throughout the story of self-hate, -abuse, destruction, confusion, and overall misplaced feelings of love, Kempfer succeeds in reminding himself, as much as the reader, about the ever-present existence of salvation. It might be through religion, it might be through self-acceptance, etc. but the possibility keeps on knocking at the back of the reader’s mind. The author excels in his ability to jump between timelines which allows for a flow in reading.

The various scenarios Lewis finds himself in, and are exposed to by kids and adults alike, indicate that the fundamental right of children to grow up in a nurturing environment is not as much a given fact as one might assume. The emotional and sometimes physical seriousness of what he is going through is described using dark humor and sarcasm which I enjoyed. It prompts the reader to continue the journey of discovery into Lewis's world, reducing the reluctance or expectations of a heavy read.

I give it 4 out of 4 stars because I genuinely enjoyed all aspects of this book and didn’t find anything negative about it. It seems that the book was professionally edited, which added to a delightful and easy read.

Although the nuances touch mostly on Christianity, it didn't propel the reader to focus on a specific religion. I would suggest this book to more mature young adults as well as mature readers, regardless of their religious beliefs. This is not a self-help book, but it leaves one to ponder on some concepts.

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Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having a Bad Life
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[Hiruni Hansika]

I am someone who get affected by emotions a lot. I want to improve my emotional intelligence. I hope this book will help me to improve. Thank you for the wonderful review.

[Ruchi Raina]

I have reviewed this book and it is terrific. This memoir makes us realize that while we are crying over petty issues, somebody else whose life is worse than ours is battling valiantly. Thanks for the elaborate review.

[Adele Maree]

Thanks everyone!