This will be my final post for 2017. And there are a few things I want to accomplish with it. Most importantly I want to reflect on one of my favourite books of 2017- In Case I Go by Angie Abdou. I also know that it has been a bit of time since I posted here and my followers have been wondering why, so here is a quick note. (I have been busy with earning money to purchase more reading material – so expect more posts in 2018.)
Now to In Case I Go. I was heartbroken to read and hear some of the slagging that this book has been receiving. Abdou documented not only for me but for many people I know a reality that is true in this book. The plot deals with a young white boy realizing that his descendants were far from perfect in their actions in dealing with minorities and that the present-day actions of his parents are far from ideal. Now, there has been a lot of empty talk of some of the details that Abdou used to move this plot forward. I admit that I don’t know some of the facts behind some of these discussions but they seem trivial and petty. Abdou has captured for me some of the angst that I remember as a child coming aware in a far from perfect world and that is for me the mark of a great piece of literature. And for many of my fellow readers who work long hours in dirty jobs, have far from perfect credit ratings and who’s feet stink because they been on them all day, this was a work that reflected some of the pain of their reality as well. And it was a pleasure to hear Angie read from this book a few months ago when the staff at a local library made an extra effort to bring her in a Friday night and let us book-lovers hear her words and thoughts.
There were many great works this past year that were worthy of unwinding and pondering over but this book was the one that caught my eye the most. Thanks to all the writers whom captured my attention this past year with their dedicated craft.
However In Case I Go by Angie Abdou is the one item on my bookshelf now that holds a special place for me. I wept when reading it because I found a reality that documents my life. Trust me this is the one book that should be read. (And I spend my days wading through tripe that should be trash but is revered. ) And I know that I am not alone in calling this a great piece of literature.
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The Library of Pacific Tranquility 
I’ve seen a few of the disheartening comments she’s been getting as well, which is really quite a shame. Although I haven’t read the book myself I’ve read lots of wonderful things about it, so I hope the good press wins out over the bad!
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I hope it doesn’t discourage her from writing any more. This era just seems to be filled with self-absorbed dimwits who want to fill social media sites with half-baked philosophies.
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yes, and I think some people are just getting a bit oversensitive in general. It’s important to strive to be politically correct yes, but sometimes it feels like we’re taking it too far.
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I don’t know where I’ve been, but I didn’t know there have been negative comments made about this book. Just read the book, and completely agree with you.
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