This was odd in that kept waiting for the redemption arc, but it never arrived. The one where the author was going to tell the reader that she joined This was odd in that kept waiting for the redemption arc, but it never arrived. The one where the author was going to tell the reader that she joined the Millionaires for Humanity, but instead she just kind of sails into the sunset on her multi-year long expat vacation to Barcelona. Yes, the rich are different than you and me - they have a lot of money. Some, like the author, get very bent out of shape when they receive a smaller than expected engagement diamond (really, this whole passage was terrible). Others, like her husband, actually sound like they try to help with all of their wealth. I don't know why this book exists, other than to hear how one came to accept having maids and personal assistants with their copious amounts of wealth. I don't think Risher is a terrible person - her husband at least sounds like he wants to do some good in the world. But not sure what the purpose of this was. ...more
Put me into the GLP-1 drugs will change the world for the better camp. If people can't have enough self control to cut back on ultra processed foods, Put me into the GLP-1 drugs will change the world for the better camp. If people can't have enough self control to cut back on ultra processed foods, and if these drugs do have some long term side effects let's hope that they're minimal as they're sorely needed at this stage of human evolution. Hari was not the most sympathetic of characters and some of his fears seemed more necessary to fill in the bulk of the book rather than ones to fret about. ...more
Enjoyed a lot of the anecdotes - my main complaint is that there was too little Mama and too much Cass Jr. in this bio-memoir. Like, there could have Enjoyed a lot of the anecdotes - my main complaint is that there was too little Mama and too much Cass Jr. in this bio-memoir. Like, there could have been a lot more fleshed out on the time in CA with the whole Laurel Canyon scene, and much less about Wilson-Phillips (sorry to all those Hold On fans out there). But it was short and had some interesting tid-bits. ...more
Good on Rushdie for not approaching his attacker in an unrealistic way. (Although the dialog section is a bit over the top.) The confrontation he artiGood on Rushdie for not approaching his attacker in an unrealistic way. (Although the dialog section is a bit over the top.) The confrontation he articulates throughout is refreshing and visceral. Glad he overcame this event and was well enough to write about it and share with us. ...more
One's mileage on this will definitely depend on whether one was a fan of Bikini-Kill / Le Tigre or other related Hanna projects, or the (for lack of aOne's mileage on this will definitely depend on whether one was a fan of Bikini-Kill / Le Tigre or other related Hanna projects, or the (for lack of a better term) Riot-Grrrl phenom. I unabashedly liked her bands and caught Le Tigre in the early 2000's (great show). But beyond that bias, Hanna penned a visceral self-portrait which, again, will likely alienate or attract readers. There was a bit more emotion on display than ideology which was refreshing in this instance and makes sense - she's most impressive when she provides an ear to her fans, although tires of it along the way. Also an overwhelming sense of pecuniary distress - was a bit surprised she wasn't a trust funder. (Audio & e-Book)...more
Didn't finish - I could tell there would be a big redemption arc here but I couldn't muster the interest at the beginning to follow that. The audio veDidn't finish - I could tell there would be a big redemption arc here but I couldn't muster the interest at the beginning to follow that. The audio version was a bit difficult to understand (for me) with the accent. ...more
Even after 13 years of catholic school it was difficult to relate to story. However, I had the feeling that I should return the audiobook asap given tEven after 13 years of catholic school it was difficult to relate to story. However, I had the feeling that I should return the audiobook asap given that it seems like so many in the US can relate to this tale of fall out from the deep christian faith of today, which more resembles the Taliban than the milquetoast church activities of my youth....more
Sun made some of the podcast rounds for promotion of this, and apparently the PE she worked at was Tiger Global. It should be some solace with anyone Sun made some of the podcast rounds for promotion of this, and apparently the PE she worked at was Tiger Global. It should be some solace with anyone that had sympathy for Sun's plight that Tiger apparently has seen huge outflows of assets under management (according to Cap IQ) so there appears to be some come-uppance for the turd(s) she worked under. However, in and of itself the book was not all that illuminating - it's no surprise what she endured given the industry. Was a bit more surprised to hear that Fidelity is also a nasty outfit, although hopefully they've improved in the years since Sun left. ...more
This is a.... adequate autobiography. Yes, the best part is Geddy's family background and association with the holocaust. If one is a huge Rush fan thThis is a.... adequate autobiography. Yes, the best part is Geddy's family background and association with the holocaust. If one is a huge Rush fan this will certainly scratch an itch. If one is not, it drags at times. ...more
Enjoyed the second half of this quite a bit - the first half regarding Husker and later Sugar was a bit by-the-numbers in terms of 'rock' bios. The seEnjoyed the second half of this quite a bit - the first half regarding Husker and later Sugar was a bit by-the-numbers in terms of 'rock' bios. The second part with the pro-wrestling gig was completely out of the blue in a good way, and the transition to Bear status was also nice. ...more
It’s interesting how much at 2x speed Moore sounds like his other namesake Thurston Howe III of Gilligan's Island fame – the deep voices and NortheastIt’s interesting how much at 2x speed Moore sounds like his other namesake Thurston Howe III of Gilligan's Island fame – the deep voices and Northeastern accents are uncannily similar. Very much enjoyed the first half of the book about late 70’s NYC and the early years of SY are also entertaining. Bands and people of that time were exciting – less so after they sign to Geffen and things go, well, downhill creatively. I didn’t pay much attention after Goo and only knew vague contours of the famous divorce but it prompted me to listen to Girl in a Band as well to get both sides of the story and in the end one just walks away with a bad taste about the whole situation. ...more
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