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I Will Not Be Ignored
I Will Not Be Ignored combines fiction, non-fiction and opinion to create a humorous take on three aspects of the author’s his outlook on the proliferation of “current wisdom” so plentiful in the internet age; his imaginings, providing multiple answers to different versions of “what if?”, and his personal experience in navigating his own shortcomings, failures, and fears.
In the section of the book titled Things That Happened, we learn about Friedman’s lust for food he should be avoiding; his lack of any sense of direction behind the wheel; and his accumulation of medical specialists that seem to grow with each passing year. In the section Things That Could Happen, we find a man, Lou, possessed with a new power he doesn’t want; another man with a power he’s always wanted; and a machine that would solve a myriad of the world’s problems.
In the section Things I Think I Think, the author admonishes the American Automobile Association; provides some tough love to those seeking personal advice from the New York Times; and issues a wakeup call to people who get information on real estate over the internet.
This humor here is not meant to hurt but to tweak. And the person getting tweaked the most is undoubtedly the author.
In the section of the book titled Things That Happened, we learn about Friedman’s lust for food he should be avoiding; his lack of any sense of direction behind the wheel; and his accumulation of medical specialists that seem to grow with each passing year. In the section Things That Could Happen, we find a man, Lou, possessed with a new power he doesn’t want; another man with a power he’s always wanted; and a machine that would solve a myriad of the world’s problems.
In the section Things I Think I Think, the author admonishes the American Automobile Association; provides some tough love to those seeking personal advice from the New York Times; and issues a wakeup call to people who get information on real estate over the internet.
This humor here is not meant to hurt but to tweak. And the person getting tweaked the most is undoubtedly the author.
171 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 29, 2024
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September 27, 2024
I got this book for free from Ed Friedman and Library Thing in exchange for an honest review.
One of my grandfathers died before the internet was a thing and the other never really sent me emails besides the occasional dirty joke, but this book reminds me of a series of emails from a grumpy old, east coast grandfather. I can imagine him sending this out to people here and there and hearing that he should put them all together and make a book. I don't think that was the worst idea. This book also reminds me of when I used to read newspapers (remember those?) and there would be some column of observations written by an old white dude.
I Will Not Be Ignored is a collection of writings—nonfiction, short stories, rants about things Friedman doesn't like, mock advertisements, and other random musings. Some of them are amusing, some were confusing, and almost all of them were readable and not the worst ways to pass time. I didn't not enjoy reading the book, but it would probably would have been more fun to sit down with Ed and a beer and hear the stories come directly out of his mouth.
When a book really sucks it usually takes me a while to read. I don't have a desire to pick it up during moments of free time and, even if I do pick it up, I usually get so angry within the first couple pages that I have to put it down for at least a few hours. I read this book in a little less than 72 hours, so I must have enjoyed it on some level. So, yeah, I guess maybe read it. It's the not be best book I've read this year, but also far from the worst.
One of my grandfathers died before the internet was a thing and the other never really sent me emails besides the occasional dirty joke, but this book reminds me of a series of emails from a grumpy old, east coast grandfather. I can imagine him sending this out to people here and there and hearing that he should put them all together and make a book. I don't think that was the worst idea. This book also reminds me of when I used to read newspapers (remember those?) and there would be some column of observations written by an old white dude.
I Will Not Be Ignored is a collection of writings—nonfiction, short stories, rants about things Friedman doesn't like, mock advertisements, and other random musings. Some of them are amusing, some were confusing, and almost all of them were readable and not the worst ways to pass time. I didn't not enjoy reading the book, but it would probably would have been more fun to sit down with Ed and a beer and hear the stories come directly out of his mouth.
When a book really sucks it usually takes me a while to read. I don't have a desire to pick it up during moments of free time and, even if I do pick it up, I usually get so angry within the first couple pages that I have to put it down for at least a few hours. I read this book in a little less than 72 hours, so I must have enjoyed it on some level. So, yeah, I guess maybe read it. It's the not be best book I've read this year, but also far from the worst.
June 12, 2024
Enjoyable Read
I Will Not Be Ignored delivers. At times poignant, other times outrageous, and --mostly --funny. I frequently heard myself laughing out loud, recognizing myself in a vignette (or two or ten...) or the outrageous situations, particularly the "Dear Listener" chapter. Do yourself a favor: read this. Enjoy!
I Will Not Be Ignored delivers. At times poignant, other times outrageous, and --mostly --funny. I frequently heard myself laughing out loud, recognizing myself in a vignette (or two or ten...) or the outrageous situations, particularly the "Dear Listener" chapter. Do yourself a favor: read this. Enjoy!
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