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5 comments about My Life in the Klan.

1. I have to agree with the previous reviewer. I picked this one up in my local library expecting to learn something new, but instead found that this so-called "writer" didn't have anything to say. There is no real hint of danger, especially from an organization which, from the description given by the author, was frequently unable to muster enough members to conduct an initiation ceremony or hold regular meetings. Given the non-existent threat from a skeleton organization made up of a handful of nuts and rejects, Thompson's story amounts to nothing. It is incredible that his newspaper was willing to back such a fruitless project (or that they were willing to hire him as a reporter in the first place), and even more incredible that any publisher would bother putting this pile of crap into print. The only thing Thompson exposed was his utter lack of talent. I regret having wasted my time reading this lousy book.



2. The idea of an undercover investigation of the KKK is a sound one, and I opened this book with the expectation that some new and startling facts would be uncovered. Unfortunately, however, I discovered the same fact as the previous reviewers, which is that there is no story here at all. A would-be journalist sets out to infiltrate the modern-day Klan, but apparently fails to find a story worthy of being published. This book merely confirms what the majority of Americans already know, which is that the KKK is a group of misfits and losers. It is also painfully evident that Jerry Thompson is just as big a loser as those he attempted to investigate; however, the biggest losers of all are the unfortunate readers who wasted the time and effort to read this boring pile of trash. Mr. Thompson should have stayed awake during journalism classes, if he even bothered to attend them in the first place. This book is pure crap.



3. After reading this book, I can understand the negative reviews. There is nothing particularly interesting about either the author or his alleged story. While Mr. Thompson may have had a great time playing "undercover reporter", the reader will find this book to be far less than enjoyable. This bland little tale merely proves than almost anyone can be published, and is useful only as a cure for insomnia.



4. The critique of this book that it has no real story, is solid. Thompson merely flirted with the Klan, found nothing new out, and talks mostly about finding apartments and building cabinets. HOWEVER, the most interesting thing is the fact that the Klan he found in the "hotbed" of Klan activity in Alabama (the US even) was disorganized and almost nonexistent. This is what he should have been talking about. He should have written about how the Klan in popular consciousness is a large, ever-present organization. I get this opinion from classmates who are afraid to move to rural areas, for fear of "the Klan." When in fact the Klan is a much smaller organization with little power anymore, save the power to draw media attention. The name still has power, but that is all that has power anymore. I wish Thompson would have taken this fact and turned it back on the media to show their baseless sensationalism and irrational fears for what they are.



5. Add me to the list of readers who couldn't find any redeeming value in this sorry excuse for a book. Mr. Thompson had nothing of value to say, but somehow managed to have this slice of tripe published. Thompson should have admitted that there was no story, returned to his newspaper, and found a more worthwhile project; instead, he wasted his time, his employer's time and money, and the time of the reader. Mr. Thompson should be profoundly ashamed of this steaming heap of trash.

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4 comments about Joyride: A Son's Unlikely Journey to His Mother's Heart.

1. Wow, great book. I just decided to give it a try and...it really moved me. Heartwarming, adventure, good life lessons and really funny. Unbeleivable story! I'm amazed, a real winner. Forrest's book keeps you reading. I don't want to let you know anything but there's a real twist at the end. Good job.



2. I could not put "Joyride: A Son's Unlikely Journey to His Mother's Heart" down until I read it all.
   A story of a young man finding his mother again, thru her wonderfully funny and insightful stories she wrote each week about her family and friends in a column she called Joyride. She wrote hundreds of columns in her lifetime.
   The story of the journey takes you in; you experience all the emotional ups and downs. You are there with the family.
   There a very few writers that can transport you into their reality, and Craig Forrest does it very well.
   The book is a tale of truth, tragedy and hope, the inspirational journey of a young man.
   I highly recommend it!
   Ann Kane



3. I'm floored by this beautiful story of a son who learns lessons from his mother by reading her newspaper columns. Undoubtly, author Forrest knows exactly when and how to paint a narritive of tradjedy and love at the same time.
   
   I'm continually haunted by this book, because I've never quite understood my relationship with my mother and only after I read Joyride was I able to understand that life can be happy and sad and still hold the greatest meaning of all which is love.
   
   Forrest is a wonderful writer and his relationship with his mother is nothing less than amazing. I will reccomend this book to everyone ecspecially someone that is having trouble with the death of a loved one. This book will certainly make you laugh out loud and cry, but it's forever a ride of a life time.!



4. It was great to find that Craig had written the book that only he could. I was lucky to be the "Bill" mentioned in the part of the book describing the Paddle across the Delaware Bay. [...]
   Craig's book is very inspirational and highly recommended.

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