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Alec Baldwin Doesn't Love Me and Other Trials from My Queer Life
Mr. Ford writes the short essay form wonderfully, and wanders effortlessly across a wide range of topics. His stories are amusing, pleasurable, insightful, memorable, and smoothly easy to read, although not usually greatly hilarious. The personal stories are quite interesting, especially for those interested in the gay viewpoint and experiences. Will I ever forget the color purple and the evil Do-bee?
Alec Baldwin Doesn't Love Me and Other Trials from My Queer Life
I recommend all of his books (That's Mr. Faggot to you etc) - they are very funny, well written and really amusing. I am constantly disappointed by gay humorous books (like Bob smith's lame book) but Mr. Ford never disappoints.Since the chapters are so short it is great for reading on the train or before bed.I can't wait for his next one.
Alec Baldwin Doesn't Love Me and Other Trials from My Queer Life
Alec doesn't love me either, Ford and I are as one, this book is funny and filled with the crazy things that can happen to one person, it's an enjoyable and easy going read.
Alec Baldwin Doesn't Love Me and Other Trials from My Queer Life
To name this book '...Other Trials of My Queer Life' seems something of an oddity itself. Only two chapters in the entire book even mention the word 'homosexual,' but then do nothing much with that information. Even the title essay about Alec Baldwin's hairy chest reveals more about obsession than anything about being gay. Still, just reading the chapter on Ford's dinner with the Von Trapp's was worth the price of the book alone! Hilarious! You can't describe the chapter; you just have to read it yourself and be prepared to laugh for the rest of the day. Ford is a master of the short form, but the longer pieces just go on and on. I await his next book. It is tough to find truly funny books that are not David Sedaris rip-offs. Ford has a voice all his own.
Alec Baldwin Doesn't Love Me and Other Trials from My Queer Life
Moderately funny, but I found myself not caring too much about the author's mental gymnastics about his lamentable life.
Alec Baldwin Doesn't Love Me and Other Trials from My Queer Life
Michael Thomas Ford finds humor everywhere, but especially in his sexual orientation, and how different kinds of people respond to it. I laughed constantly while reading his observations on life. Alec Baldwin might not love the author, but how could he not love this book?(Duane Simolke's books include The Acorn Stories, Degranon, and New Readings of Winesburg, Ohio.)