Sunday, May 20, 2012

Father's Day : A Journey Into The Mind And Heart Of My Extraordinary Son
by Buzz Bissinger

Buzz Bissinger has a set of twins that were born three minutes apart and premature (by thirteen and a half weeks). The older one, Gerry, is going for a graduate degree in education at the University of Pennsylvania. Zach has only attended special schools and has a job bagging groceries at the supermarket. He'll never be able to be independent nor drive a car but he has incredible memory and loves maps.
Buzz decides that the two of them should take a road trip together to visit all of the places they used to live. He is hoping that this will bring them closer together because he feels that he hasn't been such an attentive father.
The subtitle of this book is very misleading. "Son" should be changed to "Self" because that is who Buzz is focused more on. His obnoxious personality bounces off the pages. At times, he has these juvenile rants where he uses profanity. Not necessary. He also airs his political views. Also, not necessary.
I didn't finish the book (I read half). Buzz just became more and more annoying.
Not recommended. 

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