Sisyphus and the Struggle Within

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Summary: Full of honesty and hope
Review: Billy Moore's book was completely honest. It wasn't perfect, but it was full of hope, especially for readers who can identify with his life. I felt like he worded so many things perfectly - brutally, yet tactfully, honest. BUT I put it down
wanting to know more, so the ending was a bit weak in that aspect. All in all though, Mr. Moore writes with intense, raw emotion and as a reader, I felt privileged to be let into such a world as what he describes. Eloquently written, this book was very hard to put down until the last page was turned.

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Summary: Get "energy" from this book
Review: I really appreciated this book. I found it full of positive thoughts about growing up and learning how to face (and often to bear) authorities: our parents, the church, the military... The author always had his own way to overcome difficulties, and his book inspires and enpowers the reader with "energy" for a better point of view in our own lives. I'm glad the author enjoyed my country, Italy: I think the time he spent here influenced his style too, that is elegant, plain and descriptive, with a special thought for feelings. Moreover, thaks to this book I had a less stereotyped look to the real America.

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Summary: Superb and absolutely wonderful!
Review: The author's story is a beautiful, heart-rending, and hopeful one. I read it from cover to cover before I stopped, but didn't stop thinking about it for some time. Camus postulated that Sisyphus had achieved - or would achieve- happiness. I admire the author giving the Nez Perce Chief- given name- not his Christian name. It's good to know an English major who unapologetically begins sentences with And and But. Especially long sentences which have already used considerable punctuation are only made difficult to read and understand if not punctuated with a period. And- "and" and "but" often go off on a bit of a tangent that begs its own sentence. My heart hurts for the writer's tribulations, but is elevated by his arduously attained success. Italy, with the Italian language, is the crowning jewel of his struggle. The author is remarkable in that his views, his attitudes, even criticism do not seem to bear the influence of left or right- but seems to proceed from a deep sense of what is fair, good, right, just. It was a great pleasure to see the author's choices of quotes and poem selections were of enduring literature. I am glad the university did not dumb him down to the popular notion in education that what has not stood the test of time is better to read than what endures in spite of such a notion. He has much wisdom at a young age. The work showed rare form by appreciating what is good about religion- and how its dependence upon a book which bears the biases of a scienceless people, hurts people who cannot help their unique differences. I wish some wise admiral would read his book and put him in charge of creating a new vision of the Navy and the military in general. A great read and very insightful.

Rating:
Summary: Superb and absolutely wonderful!
Review: The author's story is a beautiful, heart-rending, and hopeful one. I read it from cover to cover before I stopped, but didn't stop thinking about it for some time. Camus postulated that Sisyphus had achieved - or would achieve- happiness. I admire the author giving the Nez Perce Chief- given name- not his Christian name. It's good to know an English major who unapologetically begins sentences with And and But. Especially long sentences which have already used considerable punctuation are only made difficult to read and understand if not punctuated with a period. And- "and" and "but" often go off on a bit of a tangent that begs its own sentence. My heart hurts for the writer's tribulations, but is elevated by his arduously attained success. Italy, with the Italian language, is the crowning jewel of his struggle. The author is remarkable in that his views, his attitudes, even criticism do not seem to bear the influence of left or right- but seems to proceed from a deep sense of what is fair, good, right, just. It was a great pleasure to see the author's choices of quotes and poem selections were of enduring literature. I am glad the university did not dumb him down to the popular notion in education that what has not stood the test of time is better to read than what endures in spite of such a notion. He has much wisdom at a young age. The work showed rare form by appreciating what is good about religion- and how its dependence upon a book which bears the biases of a scienceless people, hurts people who cannot help their unique differences. I wish some wise admiral would read his book and put him in charge of creating a new vision of the Navy and the military in general. A great read and very insightful.

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Summary: An outside opinion
Review: YN1 Moore's book was exceptional. Not only was it extremely well written, but it allowed the reader to dive into the mind of a human being who struggled through a lot to get where he is today. The book gave great insight into a man who has dealt with racism and streotypes, and came out on top of it all. It was an inspiring text that I would suggest to other readers who are in need of a good story line about triumph over adversity. Bravo Zulu YNI.

Rating:
Summary: An outside opinion
Review: YN1 Moore's book was exceptional. Not only was it extremely well written, but it allowed the reader to dive into the mind of a human being who struggled through a lot to get where he is today. The book gave great insight into a man who has dealt with racism and streotypes, and came out on top of it all. It was an inspiring text that I would suggest to other readers who are in need of a good story line about triumph over adversity. Bravo Zulu YNI.