Communion, And Not The UFO Book
Back in my younger days, I read books to the end, even when they were pretty awful. I don't do that anymore. I will read a few chapters and if it's not bringing me in, I don't waste time anymore. Many people consider our flag sacred. I feel the same about books. I threw away one book in my life and that was, 'Hillbilly Elegy,' by JD Vance. I don't know if he had a ghostwriter, but the book was actually well written and it held my interest - until the very end. I can't even recall the moment that made me toss the book away. I think I felt duped. Throughout the book he talks about growing up poor and living with his dysfunctional family. I related to that. But if I remember correctly it was at the end where he seemed to blame the people he grew up with for their place in life. If he could break away, surely these lazy people could do better as well. That was his message and still seems to be his message so it's no wonder the people of his hometown haven...