Buddy: How A Rooster Made Me A Family Man (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
In "Buddy: How a Rooster Made Me a Family Man", Brian McGrory has shared the story of his transformation from an independent, Boston sports writer, to a suburban step-dad. Using the catalyst of his step-daughters' pet rooster, and the trials and challenges he (the rooster) presents in a suburban home environment, to illustrate lessons he learns in parenting, and being a supportive spouse. Mostly how the rooster wanted to kill him and how his family didn't seem bothered by that at all, but how he made peace with it (sort of) in the end. It might have been a little more heartwarming shall we say, if the family were a little more likable. The 2 daughters seemed like spoiled brats most of the time, and his continual excuses for their demanding and obnoxious behavior being they come from a broken home, just grow thin. I think McGrory should write a whole book about his dog Harry, whom he clearly loved and brought out his softer side, (in fact it was his relationship to Harry that initially brought him to the attention of his future wife). That's the book I want to read. I will also add, that I find it incredible that they managed to keep a loud crowing rooster in a suburban neighborhood. - That would not be the case in any neighborhood round these parts, as tightly controlled by zoning laws and commissions as they are. Maybe the acreages are a tad larger in Mr. McGrory's neighborhood.... Grabbed this at the airport as it was the cheapest book on the pre-read shelf that I could see myself reading! I enjoyed it. There were some annoying bits - he laments his long commute and full days a time too many - hey, it was YOUR decision to commute to/from suburbia. And there are some other "feel sorry for me" moments that I found cloying, but his writing and descriptions of attachment to furry friends is really good. And he comes around to embrace his situation. Fun, quick read.
What do You think about Buddy: How A Rooster Made Me A Family Man (2012)?
Really I did not take as long as it says I did to read it. I just can't delete this from my page!
—slutgarden
Looking forward to getting engrossed in this book! Thanks to FirstReads and Mr. McGrory.
—nadia
I laughed out loud a few times during this tear-jerking read!
—Ace
