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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
{My Thoughts} – Tod Peterson for the most part was like everyone else. He survived a path of self-discovery, he had issues with belonging, he worked odd jobs, he had dreams, he had partners and he lived by his terms. This book was about his first twenty years and it concluded with his families acceptance and his ability to feel loved by his father.
I struggled to read this book. It took far longer then I’d thought it would have. When you start reading a book about a gay guy and his power struggle to survive the world around him, you don’t expect to read this. This book was very monotone in the sense that it bordered complete boredom. It had all the desired facts of a good story but it wasn’t presented in a way that truly pulled the reader into the pages.
I didn’t feel connected to Todd throughout any of the emotional aspects of the book. I felt like I was reading something I had zero interest in. This book also switched point of views on a frequent basis making it difficult to truly grasp what the writer was trying to portray to the reader.
I do think the the writer, has a story to tell, and that they need to find a more, effective means in doing so. I’m not so sure I’d be keen to read another monotone book written in the same aspect.
I struggled to read this book. It took far longer then I’d thought it would have. When you start reading a book about a gay guy and his power struggle to survive the world around him, you don’t expect to read this. This book was very monotone in the sense that it bordered complete boredom. It had all the desired facts of a good story but it wasn’t presented in a way that truly pulled the reader into the pages.
I didn’t feel connected to Todd throughout any of the emotional aspects of the book. I felt like I was reading something I had zero interest in. This book also switched point of views on a frequent basis making it difficult to truly grasp what the writer was trying to portray to the reader.
I do think the the writer, has a story to tell, and that they need to find a more, effective means in doing so. I’m not so sure I’d be keen to read another monotone book written in the same aspect.
Reviewed on behalf of Readers' Favorite.
My Razzle Dazzle: An Outsider’s True Story by Todd Peterson is an amazing autobiographical memoir of Mr. Peterson’s time growing up in a world where homosexuality was frowned upon. Raised in the Midwest, Todd had always felt he was different from other boys. He was constantly tormented by bullies, calling him derogatory names. The only solace Todd found was in his love of Roller Derby. Determined to fulfill his dreams, Todd hitched rides west, to California. There, he hoped, he would find acceptance and love for who he was, not what he should be. Thrown into a completely different culture, Todd learns and grows, discovering all sorts of new ways of life. How will he fit in with this new world?
A beautifully written and poignant memoir, My Razzle Dazzle: An Outsider’s True Story by Todd Peterson had me captivated from the onslaught. Mr. Peterson uses a third person narrative to tell his story, using himself as the main character. Interspersed with the narrative are first person commentaries as Peterson reflects on his memories. It was so heartbreaking to read about his struggles growing up, but inspiring to see Todd continue to reach for his dreams. I grew up near San Francisco as well, so it was nice to be able to recognize landmarks. I feel that any person struggling to fit in with their sexuality should read this memoir. Even with setbacks, Todd continued to overcome and move forward, finally accepting himself for who he is. I definitely admire Todd/Mr. Peterson for all he has had to overcome in a time when the world was in complete turmoil. This was truly a worth-while read.
My Razzle Dazzle: An Outsider’s True Story by Todd Peterson is an amazing autobiographical memoir of Mr. Peterson’s time growing up in a world where homosexuality was frowned upon. Raised in the Midwest, Todd had always felt he was different from other boys. He was constantly tormented by bullies, calling him derogatory names. The only solace Todd found was in his love of Roller Derby. Determined to fulfill his dreams, Todd hitched rides west, to California. There, he hoped, he would find acceptance and love for who he was, not what he should be. Thrown into a completely different culture, Todd learns and grows, discovering all sorts of new ways of life. How will he fit in with this new world?
A beautifully written and poignant memoir, My Razzle Dazzle: An Outsider’s True Story by Todd Peterson had me captivated from the onslaught. Mr. Peterson uses a third person narrative to tell his story, using himself as the main character. Interspersed with the narrative are first person commentaries as Peterson reflects on his memories. It was so heartbreaking to read about his struggles growing up, but inspiring to see Todd continue to reach for his dreams. I grew up near San Francisco as well, so it was nice to be able to recognize landmarks. I feel that any person struggling to fit in with their sexuality should read this memoir. Even with setbacks, Todd continued to overcome and move forward, finally accepting himself for who he is. I definitely admire Todd/Mr. Peterson for all he has had to overcome in a time when the world was in complete turmoil. This was truly a worth-while read.