I avoid books like this for a lot of reasons, in a nutshell: the subject matter, the author, and (probably, although I can't say for sure about this example) the quality of the writing. I resent that people in situations like this get a book deal and bump a better book off the publishing schedule, because someone like this has a "better" (i.e., presumably more lucrative) story to tell. The writer is self serving, and the publisher is cynical. Reading this book would be a waste of time that could be spent reading one of the wonderful, beautifully written (by actually talented writers) books out there. I have a stack of those books waiting for me.
I’m totally with you on this. The only book I ever bought was the one by Mary Trump in an early effort to try to “understand” why Trump was the way he was. I was a sociology/psychology major. Trying to understand criminals and psychos has always been a part of my mind.
I read that one (bought it, as well). I came away a little more informed, but not by much. Sadly, the book mostly just reaffirmed what I already thought was the case.
Unfortunately it is so difficult for most of us to understand the malignant narcissism, other personality disorders i.e. borderline personality d/o and psychosies because we operate from a logical perspective and their operational base is irrational. So my logical mind goes crazy trying to find a rational reason for their behavior. There ain’t one!
watched some of her interview on CNN yesterday....my take is she is just in it for her "take", after all she worked for the "Taker In Chief"....she lacks sincerity and sensibility which are prevalent characteristics of most Trumpanzees
If I bothered to keep a list of books I would never buy, this would be at the top. Or is it the bottom? This person is not crook-adjacent, she is a crook, too. She took a paycheck, paid by the American people, to do a job that she failed to do. That she is even surviving in the real world now is a tribute to the kindness of her family and friends, I'm sure.
Generally speaking, we don’t have buy these books because we get to hear most of the juicy stuff for free. But like the fact that crooks are frequently the most valuable witnesses against other crooks at trial, we’re going to have to get used to it, even hope for it, for awhile.
I avoid books like this for a lot of reasons, in a nutshell: the subject matter, the author, and (probably, although I can't say for sure about this example) the quality of the writing. I resent that people in situations like this get a book deal and bump a better book off the publishing schedule, because someone like this has a "better" (i.e., presumably more lucrative) story to tell. The writer is self serving, and the publisher is cynical. Reading this book would be a waste of time that could be spent reading one of the wonderful, beautifully written (by actually talented writers) books out there. I have a stack of those books waiting for me.
What a great point. I'm right now listening to Richard Powers' new book, and reading an old Anita Brookner one. It's heaven.
Outline of such books: Trump was awful; I'm sorry I was complicit; I'll try to do better next time. The end.
As comprehensive a Cliffs Note as you’ll see all day.
In a nutshell. All inferences to the season intended.
I’m totally with you on this. The only book I ever bought was the one by Mary Trump in an early effort to try to “understand” why Trump was the way he was. I was a sociology/psychology major. Trying to understand criminals and psychos has always been a part of my mind.
I read that one (bought it, as well). I came away a little more informed, but not by much. Sadly, the book mostly just reaffirmed what I already thought was the case.
Yup
Unfortunately it is so difficult for most of us to understand the malignant narcissism, other personality disorders i.e. borderline personality d/o and psychosies because we operate from a logical perspective and their operational base is irrational. So my logical mind goes crazy trying to find a rational reason for their behavior. There ain’t one!
True. That's partly why I've mostly given up even reading stolen copies.
watched some of her interview on CNN yesterday....my take is she is just in it for her "take", after all she worked for the "Taker In Chief"....she lacks sincerity and sensibility which are prevalent characteristics of most Trumpanzees
Too bad. She probably has some talent in there somewhere.
If I bothered to keep a list of books I would never buy, this would be at the top. Or is it the bottom? This person is not crook-adjacent, she is a crook, too. She took a paycheck, paid by the American people, to do a job that she failed to do. That she is even surviving in the real world now is a tribute to the kindness of her family and friends, I'm sure.
Boom.
Generally speaking, we don’t have buy these books because we get to hear most of the juicy stuff for free. But like the fact that crooks are frequently the most valuable witnesses against other crooks at trial, we’re going to have to get used to it, even hope for it, for awhile.
It's been going on forever, hasn't it?
Mob movies have always been as popular as Disney movies.
That's how I get my crime tips, how to be a criminal.
Somewhat related: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/05/nyregion/cuomo-book-ethics.html
Saw this. His hits just keep on coming.
(I haven’t added his book to my list of things to read.)