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Hold on tight, or better yet, bolt yourself down as you get a ride under the bus next to Mudflap. Out of a family split-up and battles with social and economic forces, Mudflap is born. He has a message for you, satirical and philosophical, powerful enough to propel you through the millennium, and more importantly -- show you how NOT to be thrown under the bus.
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Published April 1, 2019
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January 26, 2022
Have you ever had the feeling you’re dangling upside down even though you’re doing your best in each endeavor you undertake? Life comes with challenging situations and throws people in your path who have the ability to bring out the worst in you. How will you respond?
Will you laugh in the face of adversity and try Mudflap’s satirical approach of turning the circumstances to your advantage to create your desired outcome?
In this chronological memoir, you’ll travel back to Mudflap’s childhood of the ‘60s when he was wandering through the woods and swamps of Durham, Connecticut, building tree forts and exploring the perilous woodland. From an early age, Mudflap faces the first storm clouds when he and his older brother are kidnapped by his father, who uses them as pawns in a bitter divorce. Kept in an orphanage while the family court clarified the facts about his father, Mudflap and his brother are safely reunited with their mother. Yet, life continues to engage Mudflap in a series of thorny events meant to build a strong and confident personality. Or will his difficult life experiences culminate in angry and self-destructive behaviors for him?
The wild attitude of Mudflap’s teenage years will captivate you — from the adrenaline rush of his motorcycle days to the haircut fashions of the ‘70s, a time when, after getting a butch cut, the barber would offer you a pocket comb.
Mudflap is undaunted. With a dream in his mind to become self-employed and build a tree service company, Mudflap combats his brother’s ongoing bullying and impulsiveness, and he overcomes his teacher’s belittling behavior. He grabs life by the reins and starts working on climbing the ladder of success.
His story is for people like you and me who, at some point, have felt unappreciated at work, been underpaid, trapped in the banking system with mortgages and loans, or been frustrated by nosy neighbors. Mudflap can be any of us who put other people’s interests above our own and “end up under the proverbial bus.”
Mudflap’s boldness in raising controversial subjects is impressive. He challenges the rigid, traditional educational system that emphasizes learning what you’re told instead of fostering independent thinking and encouraging individual talent. Pushing back against the stagnant instruction of his schooling, Mudflap decides to listen to his inner calling when choosing his future life path.
If you want to sail smoothly through the words of wisdom that Mudflap shares in the beginning chapters, this book is not for you. It’s for the adventurous ones — those who are willing to go through darkness, master the feeling of being taken advantage of over and over again, and cynically giggle when a big, nasty wave is hitting you — only to rise to the surface, grinning and proudly shouting that you’re the “sucker of the century.”
Aiming to pursue financial and social freedom, Mudflap is going to encourage a reflective state of mind. The reader will ponder karmic debts, the intergenerational transmission of personality traits and behaviors, and the positive chain reaction one can make in someone’s life — as this story can make in yours.
In some scenes, additional information would have strengthened Mudflap’s credibility when expressing his personal opinions on the “greedy bank system” or when “deeds read funny” in the swampland documents.
Look aside if you’re seeking complex sentence structure. Jay Alden Bailey’s writing style is simple, direct, and unadorned. The brief sentences and paragraphs are for those who appreciate making a point in a crisp, succinct manner.
Put on your seatbelt and let Mudflap: A True Story… every little bit bounce you down the rugged hill!
Will you laugh in the face of adversity and try Mudflap’s satirical approach of turning the circumstances to your advantage to create your desired outcome?
In this chronological memoir, you’ll travel back to Mudflap’s childhood of the ‘60s when he was wandering through the woods and swamps of Durham, Connecticut, building tree forts and exploring the perilous woodland. From an early age, Mudflap faces the first storm clouds when he and his older brother are kidnapped by his father, who uses them as pawns in a bitter divorce. Kept in an orphanage while the family court clarified the facts about his father, Mudflap and his brother are safely reunited with their mother. Yet, life continues to engage Mudflap in a series of thorny events meant to build a strong and confident personality. Or will his difficult life experiences culminate in angry and self-destructive behaviors for him?
The wild attitude of Mudflap’s teenage years will captivate you — from the adrenaline rush of his motorcycle days to the haircut fashions of the ‘70s, a time when, after getting a butch cut, the barber would offer you a pocket comb.
Mudflap is undaunted. With a dream in his mind to become self-employed and build a tree service company, Mudflap combats his brother’s ongoing bullying and impulsiveness, and he overcomes his teacher’s belittling behavior. He grabs life by the reins and starts working on climbing the ladder of success.
His story is for people like you and me who, at some point, have felt unappreciated at work, been underpaid, trapped in the banking system with mortgages and loans, or been frustrated by nosy neighbors. Mudflap can be any of us who put other people’s interests above our own and “end up under the proverbial bus.”
Mudflap’s boldness in raising controversial subjects is impressive. He challenges the rigid, traditional educational system that emphasizes learning what you’re told instead of fostering independent thinking and encouraging individual talent. Pushing back against the stagnant instruction of his schooling, Mudflap decides to listen to his inner calling when choosing his future life path.
If you want to sail smoothly through the words of wisdom that Mudflap shares in the beginning chapters, this book is not for you. It’s for the adventurous ones — those who are willing to go through darkness, master the feeling of being taken advantage of over and over again, and cynically giggle when a big, nasty wave is hitting you — only to rise to the surface, grinning and proudly shouting that you’re the “sucker of the century.”
Aiming to pursue financial and social freedom, Mudflap is going to encourage a reflective state of mind. The reader will ponder karmic debts, the intergenerational transmission of personality traits and behaviors, and the positive chain reaction one can make in someone’s life — as this story can make in yours.
In some scenes, additional information would have strengthened Mudflap’s credibility when expressing his personal opinions on the “greedy bank system” or when “deeds read funny” in the swampland documents.
Look aside if you’re seeking complex sentence structure. Jay Alden Bailey’s writing style is simple, direct, and unadorned. The brief sentences and paragraphs are for those who appreciate making a point in a crisp, succinct manner.
Put on your seatbelt and let Mudflap: A True Story… every little bit bounce you down the rugged hill!
December 7, 2020
The first thing that comes to mind after reading Mudflap by Jay Alden Bailey is that he really should have had cats as pets. He may have had better luck with cats instead of dogs. The second thought I had was this cannot be true ! But it is….it states on the title page “A true story…every little bit” and to take it one step further I even questioned Jay during one of our recent texting conversations.
Readers will either feel sorry for Mudflap or will thoroughly relate to him and his experiences. I cannot believe that whoever reads this book will not have something in common with Mudflap or something they can relate to.
In Mudflap, we learn about his life, starting with his childhood and his bully of a brother all the way through his adulthood and we end with Mudflap finally getting the surgery he has needed for years and he is in his 60’s. The way that Mudflap is written is a very easy and kind of relaxing way. Readers will instantly get lost in the story…. there are moments when you will relate to Mudflap and then you turn the page and you cannot believe the crazy way in which his life takes a turn. However, no matter what ups and downs and twists and turns Mudflap takes, he seems to always end up on the right side….he may be bruised and scratched up but he’s upright, possibly with a slight tilt.
Whatever reason you pick this book up for, Bailey will keep you entertained from the start to the finish. He may even get you questioning some things in your life, past or present. Either way it will open your eyes to your future.
Missi, Over and Out !!
Readers will either feel sorry for Mudflap or will thoroughly relate to him and his experiences. I cannot believe that whoever reads this book will not have something in common with Mudflap or something they can relate to.
In Mudflap, we learn about his life, starting with his childhood and his bully of a brother all the way through his adulthood and we end with Mudflap finally getting the surgery he has needed for years and he is in his 60’s. The way that Mudflap is written is a very easy and kind of relaxing way. Readers will instantly get lost in the story…. there are moments when you will relate to Mudflap and then you turn the page and you cannot believe the crazy way in which his life takes a turn. However, no matter what ups and downs and twists and turns Mudflap takes, he seems to always end up on the right side….he may be bruised and scratched up but he’s upright, possibly with a slight tilt.
Whatever reason you pick this book up for, Bailey will keep you entertained from the start to the finish. He may even get you questioning some things in your life, past or present. Either way it will open your eyes to your future.
Missi, Over and Out !!
March 19, 2023
A heartfelt, relatable, sometimes humorous account of family life
Mudflap is an interesting heartfelt, very relatable and sometimes humorous account of family life, and all of its coming of age drama. From a young age Mudflap, "feels like he's under the bus so much that he lives there," is where his main characters lifelong title derives from.
I absolutely enjoyed the authors unique style of writing that cleverly invites the reader along on to a wild journey of a ride up and down the east coast with Mudflap. I found my heart aching through the early years of a broken home, while laughing about the resourceful crazy antics of growing up and cheering for the ambitious young boy to a man who challenged through the decades of hard times and found his way through it all. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
Mudflap is an interesting heartfelt, very relatable and sometimes humorous account of family life, and all of its coming of age drama. From a young age Mudflap, "feels like he's under the bus so much that he lives there," is where his main characters lifelong title derives from.
I absolutely enjoyed the authors unique style of writing that cleverly invites the reader along on to a wild journey of a ride up and down the east coast with Mudflap. I found my heart aching through the early years of a broken home, while laughing about the resourceful crazy antics of growing up and cheering for the ambitious young boy to a man who challenged through the decades of hard times and found his way through it all. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
April 21, 2023
There is a bit of Mudflap in all of us.
There is a bit of Mudflap in all of us. A lot more in some others. Have a look at the definition of a Mudflap and decide for yourself how relatable it is. Starting in the late 1950s, Mudflap and his brother are brought up by a single mum after their deadbeat dad abandons them for younger woman and fast cars. As he grows up Mudflap has to contend with bullies, living in a single parent household and his brother who slowly turns into an angry thug and prefers to let his fists do the talking. And then as he gets older add girls to the mix and and you have a rather turbulent life. As an adult he has the same problems but decidedly more adulter (yes that is a word. I’ve just decided) Still dealing with bullies and trying to get his businesses of the ground but failing due to a lack of staff that want to stay. It eventually ends with a wife and kids of his own in his 60s but looks like there is more to come due to a cliffhanger so I’m definitely looking out for more
There is a bit of Mudflap in all of us. A lot more in some others. Have a look at the definition of a Mudflap and decide for yourself how relatable it is. Starting in the late 1950s, Mudflap and his brother are brought up by a single mum after their deadbeat dad abandons them for younger woman and fast cars. As he grows up Mudflap has to contend with bullies, living in a single parent household and his brother who slowly turns into an angry thug and prefers to let his fists do the talking. And then as he gets older add girls to the mix and and you have a rather turbulent life. As an adult he has the same problems but decidedly more adulter (yes that is a word. I’ve just decided) Still dealing with bullies and trying to get his businesses of the ground but failing due to a lack of staff that want to stay. It eventually ends with a wife and kids of his own in his 60s but looks like there is more to come due to a cliffhanger so I’m definitely looking out for more
April 28, 2021
Mudflap (Book One) by Jay Alden Bailey
We had better open this one with the description of a mudflap. The author describes it far better in the book. Mudflap is somebody who goes out of his way to help others, only to be thrown under the bus. However, he refuses to lie down and be driven over, so he clings to the mudflap for the ride.
This book is excellent. I think the author was aiming for relatable, and it is. Everybody can identify with the sibling rivalry, schoolyard bullying, the pain and joy of being a kid. Later, the same experiences transpose into adult life—but they are ramped up to big-boy disputes. This is a story about hard work, struggle, success, knockbacks and success again.
We follow the life of one ordinary man living between Maine and Connecticut. A tree-feller and woodsman by trade, he makes good, loses it to divorce and debt, and makes good again. We are the voyeur standing outside and looking in through the window. However, to get to that window, you need a boat—or a robust front crawl.
This is a very American phenomenon, but along with lake living, it’s a ‘thing’ to buy an island on one of the big lakes. For a Brit living in a hicksville town in the north of England, it's fascinating. We follow the authors' struggles as he buys not one but two islands and builds his homes—and he has his townhouse to fall back on in the winter. The islands belong to him, no neighbours. He’s the king of his own island to govern and protect. In England, we can relate it to a man’s home being his castle.
I love coincidence. And, because we’ve been bingeing Tim Roth, we watched a film called October Gale the other night. Okay, it was set in Calgary, Canada, but the premise is the same. There are six lakes around Calgary, all with buyable islands for people to put a summer home on. Purely because I was halfway through Mudflap, it brought the majesty and beauty of this lifestyle home to me. The film was terrible, an hour and a half of our lives that we’ll never see again—but the five minutes of photography at the end made it all worthwhile. Reading Mudflap is a far better use of time than that film. My dream life would be living six months of the year, completely alone and surrounded by water. Where nobody can get to me on a tiny Island—and just being able to write and work in peace—my idea of heaven.
Mudflap’s life is not all bliss, though. We have ongoing disputes with his employees, neighbours—he still needs an access road on the mainland—and family. Another joy in this book is the author’s love of nature and animals. We are introduced to his dogs and share his heartache when they go. The story unfolds in a natural and easy-going way, and the style is stripped back and relaxed. However, the description is the star of this book. It’s a storytelling delight to read.
Every chapter starts with a Mudflap proverb or gem of wisdom. And he signs off with his signature over and out.
It’s an enjoyable read from start to finish. I’m looking forward to the second book in the series Mudflap—the Gloves Come Off. A brilliant read…Katherine Black, over and out.
We had better open this one with the description of a mudflap. The author describes it far better in the book. Mudflap is somebody who goes out of his way to help others, only to be thrown under the bus. However, he refuses to lie down and be driven over, so he clings to the mudflap for the ride.
This book is excellent. I think the author was aiming for relatable, and it is. Everybody can identify with the sibling rivalry, schoolyard bullying, the pain and joy of being a kid. Later, the same experiences transpose into adult life—but they are ramped up to big-boy disputes. This is a story about hard work, struggle, success, knockbacks and success again.
We follow the life of one ordinary man living between Maine and Connecticut. A tree-feller and woodsman by trade, he makes good, loses it to divorce and debt, and makes good again. We are the voyeur standing outside and looking in through the window. However, to get to that window, you need a boat—or a robust front crawl.
This is a very American phenomenon, but along with lake living, it’s a ‘thing’ to buy an island on one of the big lakes. For a Brit living in a hicksville town in the north of England, it's fascinating. We follow the authors' struggles as he buys not one but two islands and builds his homes—and he has his townhouse to fall back on in the winter. The islands belong to him, no neighbours. He’s the king of his own island to govern and protect. In England, we can relate it to a man’s home being his castle.
I love coincidence. And, because we’ve been bingeing Tim Roth, we watched a film called October Gale the other night. Okay, it was set in Calgary, Canada, but the premise is the same. There are six lakes around Calgary, all with buyable islands for people to put a summer home on. Purely because I was halfway through Mudflap, it brought the majesty and beauty of this lifestyle home to me. The film was terrible, an hour and a half of our lives that we’ll never see again—but the five minutes of photography at the end made it all worthwhile. Reading Mudflap is a far better use of time than that film. My dream life would be living six months of the year, completely alone and surrounded by water. Where nobody can get to me on a tiny Island—and just being able to write and work in peace—my idea of heaven.
Mudflap’s life is not all bliss, though. We have ongoing disputes with his employees, neighbours—he still needs an access road on the mainland—and family. Another joy in this book is the author’s love of nature and animals. We are introduced to his dogs and share his heartache when they go. The story unfolds in a natural and easy-going way, and the style is stripped back and relaxed. However, the description is the star of this book. It’s a storytelling delight to read.
Every chapter starts with a Mudflap proverb or gem of wisdom. And he signs off with his signature over and out.
It’s an enjoyable read from start to finish. I’m looking forward to the second book in the series Mudflap—the Gloves Come Off. A brilliant read…Katherine Black, over and out.
February 24, 2023
Sprinkled with dry humor throughout, this story of one man’s struggle to persevere within a system designed to crush the common citizen delivers a thought-provoking and satisfying read. Author Jay Alden Bailey tells Mudflap’s story in a no frills, fast paced, yet intimate manner that drew me completely into Mudflap’s world. As a reader, I found myself rooting for Mudflap as he struggled to rise above his limited means to attain the American Dream with the only tools he had: his amazing self-reliance, can-do attitude enhanced by his learned along the way skills, and his sharp wits that always outmatched those of his adversaries.
Not only is Mudflap the story of a man, it is also a narrative about American society and the pitfalls inherent in the American educational and business system. As the product of a typically dysfunctional early 1960s family, Mudflap manages to educate himself in the manual skills department while suffering the daily beatings by his violently overbearing older brother (which his mother and stepfather ignore). Along the way, he suffers through his wrong choice of women, unreliable employees, whining neighbors, towering financial debt, betrayal and heartbreak. However, this guy is no loser, and he won’t roll over in surrender to anyone or any situation.
Who is Mudflap, and what does his name mean? Mudflap is you and me and everyone else dealing with this life in this world. The meaning of his name becomes clear as we get to know him.
This is a brilliant “true story… every little bit,” written by a brilliant writer; a guaranteed satisfying read most of us can relate to. Get this one! Read it, think about it, and then tell your friends to get it.
FIVE shimmering stars, and kudos to author Jay Alden Bailey!
Not only is Mudflap the story of a man, it is also a narrative about American society and the pitfalls inherent in the American educational and business system. As the product of a typically dysfunctional early 1960s family, Mudflap manages to educate himself in the manual skills department while suffering the daily beatings by his violently overbearing older brother (which his mother and stepfather ignore). Along the way, he suffers through his wrong choice of women, unreliable employees, whining neighbors, towering financial debt, betrayal and heartbreak. However, this guy is no loser, and he won’t roll over in surrender to anyone or any situation.
Who is Mudflap, and what does his name mean? Mudflap is you and me and everyone else dealing with this life in this world. The meaning of his name becomes clear as we get to know him.
This is a brilliant “true story… every little bit,” written by a brilliant writer; a guaranteed satisfying read most of us can relate to. Get this one! Read it, think about it, and then tell your friends to get it.
FIVE shimmering stars, and kudos to author Jay Alden Bailey!
August 17, 2023
There is a bit of Mudflap in all of us.
There is a bit of Mudflap in all of us. A lot more in some others. Have a look at the definition of a Mudflap and decide for yourself how relatable it is. Starting in the late 1950s, Mudflap and his brother are brought up by a single mum after their deadbeat dad abandons them for younger woman and fast cars. As he grows up Mudflap has to contend with bullies, living in a single parent household and his brother who slowly turns into an angry thug and prefers to let his fists do the talking. And then as he gets older add girls to the mix and and you have a rather turbulent life. As an adult he has the same problems but decidedly more adulter (yes that is a word. I’ve just decided) Still dealing with bullies and trying to get his businesses of the ground but failing due to a lack of staff that want to stay. It eventually ends with a wife and kids of his own in his 60s but looks like there is more to come due to a cliffhanger so I’m definitely looking out for more
There is a bit of Mudflap in all of us. A lot more in some others. Have a look at the definition of a Mudflap and decide for yourself how relatable it is. Starting in the late 1950s, Mudflap and his brother are brought up by a single mum after their deadbeat dad abandons them for younger woman and fast cars. As he grows up Mudflap has to contend with bullies, living in a single parent household and his brother who slowly turns into an angry thug and prefers to let his fists do the talking. And then as he gets older add girls to the mix and and you have a rather turbulent life. As an adult he has the same problems but decidedly more adulter (yes that is a word. I’ve just decided) Still dealing with bullies and trying to get his businesses of the ground but failing due to a lack of staff that want to stay. It eventually ends with a wife and kids of his own in his 60s but looks like there is more to come due to a cliffhanger so I’m definitely looking out for more
April 2, 2024
Mudflap is a heartfelt and uplifting memoir of likely one of the best boomers around. Mudflap, (a euphemism for the author, because he feels he is always getting run over by life) is empathetic, hardworking, and no stranger to sorrow or adversity, but he's also comedic and has a way of portraying even the worst parts of his life in a lighthearted way.
Starting with a dysfunctional childhood, this book continues through two marriages and an estranged relationship with his brother and son. Like life itself, there is a fair share of good times and bad times, with the overarching theme of the value of hard work combined with a life well lived and never giving up no matter how much time you spend "under the bus."
Some readers may find it hard to say whether Mudflap's life is common or uncommon. I vote for a combination of both, and it's for this reason that we can cheer Mudflap on; in many ways he is a reflection of ourselves.
If you're looking for a relatable, "feel good" read, then I highly recommend this one.
Starting with a dysfunctional childhood, this book continues through two marriages and an estranged relationship with his brother and son. Like life itself, there is a fair share of good times and bad times, with the overarching theme of the value of hard work combined with a life well lived and never giving up no matter how much time you spend "under the bus."
Some readers may find it hard to say whether Mudflap's life is common or uncommon. I vote for a combination of both, and it's for this reason that we can cheer Mudflap on; in many ways he is a reflection of ourselves.
If you're looking for a relatable, "feel good" read, then I highly recommend this one.
September 28, 2023
Mudflap’s story is one of the most unusual I have read, not least because of the format in which it is written. Had it been in standard prose, it would not have had the same appeal for me. Mudflap, the pseudonym adopted, is the younger of two brothers who are casualties of an acrimonious divorce.
It is soon apparent that his older brother had a similarly aggressive temperament to their father, a wealthy successful businessman. Mudflap is a survivor and proves this many times, one way or another and learns as he goes along. It illustrates the American work ethic and shows what life was like in New England during the latter half of the 20th century. It also shows that irrespective of where you live in the world, families have the same attitudes to education, work prospects and marriage – and however hard you try, as Mudflap obviously did, no one is exempt from blame. His dry humour and perception of Karma – what goes round comes round - made for an interesting read.
It is soon apparent that his older brother had a similarly aggressive temperament to their father, a wealthy successful businessman. Mudflap is a survivor and proves this many times, one way or another and learns as he goes along. It illustrates the American work ethic and shows what life was like in New England during the latter half of the 20th century. It also shows that irrespective of where you live in the world, families have the same attitudes to education, work prospects and marriage – and however hard you try, as Mudflap obviously did, no one is exempt from blame. His dry humour and perception of Karma – what goes round comes round - made for an interesting read.
July 27, 2023
A Modern-Day Philosopher
I didn’t immediately realize this was an autobiography of sorts … the story-telling was so fantastical and entertaining—it couldn’t be real life! But real life it is, with a generous dose of wit and self-deprecating humor. The author offers a trip down memory lane (for those of us at a “certain age”) with plenty of philosophical commentary on neighbors, higher education, financial institutions, and other touchy subjects. Mudflap is what all of us strive to be: a good, decent human being who just wants others to play fairly and not throw each other under the bus! My favorite parts? The Mudflap quotes with the CBer sign-off!
I didn’t immediately realize this was an autobiography of sorts … the story-telling was so fantastical and entertaining—it couldn’t be real life! But real life it is, with a generous dose of wit and self-deprecating humor. The author offers a trip down memory lane (for those of us at a “certain age”) with plenty of philosophical commentary on neighbors, higher education, financial institutions, and other touchy subjects. Mudflap is what all of us strive to be: a good, decent human being who just wants others to play fairly and not throw each other under the bus! My favorite parts? The Mudflap quotes with the CBer sign-off!
February 14, 2022
Mudflap is an easy to read fun story full of relatable life experiences. It has humor mixed with things that aren’t funny at all.
Bailey makes observations along the way that become more philosophical toward the end of the book.
I ended up reading it again and found the second time more entertaining.
It’s not going to win a Pulitzer Prize but I will give Mudflap 5 stars for the honesty and effort.
Bailey makes observations along the way that become more philosophical toward the end of the book.
I ended up reading it again and found the second time more entertaining.
It’s not going to win a Pulitzer Prize but I will give Mudflap 5 stars for the honesty and effort.
January 13, 2023
Mudflap is a very enjoyable read. Especially for those who believe life has tried to keep them down, only to find that the experiences have empowered them, and created a much stronger person in the end. Jay's reflection on his own life experiences, and at times struggles, through his character of Mudflap puts a very creative spin on the memoir genre. The book is serious while still remaining satirical, which is a style I not only enjoy, it's a style I utilize in my own writing.
May 26, 2024
Wow! This is a raw and wonderful autobiographical about a man named Mudflap. He was called Mudflap because even though he was kind, unfortunate things happened. Mudflap had a multitude of adventures, while finding purpose in nature. He eventually creates a life that leads him to the very thing he deserves. This author uses humor, description and detail to move the story along. Highly recommend.
June 9, 2021
Oh for the days of running with sharp objects and and not only living through it but becoming successful in spite of ourselves. If this doesn't bring back memories for later baby boomers, not sure what will
June 15, 2024
An unusual memoir which grabbed my attention and held it all the through. The author reminds me of someone in my family who will do anything to please others and often gets taken advantage of. I enjoyed this book and look forward to more.
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April 28, 2020A great insight into the life of my friend’s parent. I feel I can truly understand the parental influence of his childhood in a way I never have before.
November 16, 2023
An amazing book, and I would highly recommend to anyone who understands what it means to be a mudflap.
October 18, 2024
Interesting Read
Feeling like I've been "under the bus" so many times, this story hit home. Great read. I wish I had a Pine Island.
Feeling like I've been "under the bus" so many times, this story hit home. Great read. I wish I had a Pine Island.
May 9, 2019
A roller coaster of a book. Mudflap, over and out!
August 3, 2021
While Mudflap isn't my usual genre, I took a chance and was very pleased. I found Mudflap by Jay Alden Bailey to be entertaining, funny, and introspective. This is definitely a book that should be on your must-read list.
December 24, 2020
A social and economic satire, sad and funny; a rollercoaster of a ride/read.
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