mrsilvers's review against another edition
3.0
This book was perfect for what it was. Which is the continuous, rambling notions of a man trying to overcome mountains of grief. In short, this is not a book that I would typically pick up, but I am very glad I did. I can not say that I have ever had to endure a great loss, let alone two, but it was very interesting to watch as an outsider as Neil Peart learned how to cope with a loss that seems to be completely unbearable. While reading this I found my own thoughts slipping in to dark places, what would I do if I lost those I loved most? Could I overcome my grief and move on? I believe that my faith would carry me through such a loss, but I pray I never have to that to the test. The final chapter of this book was by far the best of all, for it carried the bright hope a new beginning.
drumfreak108's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
some_okie_dude27's review against another edition
An edited review of this book will come sooner or later, this last one was pretty bad.
jksmusic's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
anderskoehl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
greendrum's review against another edition
I didn't enjoy the way he spoke about women.
It's easy to escape the responsibilities of your life when you are rich and priviliged
It's easy to escape the responsibilities of your life when you are rich and priviliged
acousticreader's review against another edition
4.0
Like I didn’t need another reason to love Neil Peart! This was so good! I love his brain! And his drumming.
lisahelene's review against another edition
4.0
Neil Peart, drummer for Rush, went through more pain & loss than you could imagine. I would almost give this book 3 1/2 stars because it became repetitive in parts, but Neil was just so good about exposing his heart for the whole world to see that the point became moot. If you like exploring the country, (continent, actually) learning about plants & animals, or learning about different writers, this book may be for you.
susanatwestofmars's review against another edition
3.0
I don't know what I was expecting from this, really. Healing? Yeah, healing. Watching Neil heal, wisdom so I can, too.
I'm not sure I got it, and there's a very strong overtone of "I met the right woman and she healed me" at the end, and that's one hundred percent bummer.
Overall, this was a worthwhile read, a bit long and unfocused in places. Seemed like a great way to pay tribute to a hell of a man.
I'm not sure I got it, and there's a very strong overtone of "I met the right woman and she healed me" at the end, and that's one hundred percent bummer.
Overall, this was a worthwhile read, a bit long and unfocused in places. Seemed like a great way to pay tribute to a hell of a man.