A fun and enjoyable read with engaging, spirited characters. The author has a real knack for writing in a way that just pulls you in and keeps you turning the pages. I thought the ending was a little weak, so a star off for that, but overall it's still many notches above a typical "chick-lit". It was an awesome, lighthearted way to spend a summer weekend reading this book!

Readaroo Rating: 4 stars

The lessons themselves are interesting, but I wish there were more discussion on each of the lessons. Since each lesson was so short, it was treated fairly superficially, without the necessary deeper dive or discussion that would bring real insight. Also, the author wrote in a highly pedantic style of writing, with dense and convoluted prose, so it really hard to understand most of it without reading each sentence two or three times.

Readaroo Rating: 3 stars

A timely and relevant book in the era of Trump, it has gone further than any other source in helping me understand the motivations and the feelings of the conservative white working class. The author presents their viewpoint with empathy and kindness, and tries to work through the paradox of why it appears to others as if they are voting against their self-interest. I found this book to be insightful and enlightening, and recommend it as essential for anyone wanting to understand and engage in today's political climate.

Readaroo Rating: 5 stars!