80 dates in 6 months in 18 different countries. That's Jennifer Cox's challenge in the memoir, Around the World in 80 dates. At 38, Jennifer is at her breaking point. She can no longer just sit around in London, waiting for "Mr. Right" to come for her, going through bad relationship after bad relationship as she waits. So, she goes to find him. After much planning, emailing and quitting her job, Jennifer is prepared for journey.
One reason that I chose to read this book is because it's a true story. I'm a really nosy person, so I love to just know everybody's business and everything about them. So memoirs are just like windows into someone else's life, where you can just get full detail. However, with Around the World in 80 dates, not only do I get to see through this window, but I get to see into someone's life who I think has something very interesting to say. Jennifer Cox's dating quest for true love through the globe is not a common story. I have never traveled out of North America, so this is also like a travel guide for me, which I love. It's funny and gossipy, which I really love. And, last of all, I know that I'm reading about a true experience of a real person, and I think it's so weird that Jennifer Cox experienced this in such a more true way than I did.
I'm not far into this story at all, so I have only read about her first 2 dates. So far, neither men fit her description of "Mr. Right." Will she find him?
hmm, sounds pretty interesting, i think i might actually like to read this book.... which is weird cause i think we have a pretty different taste in books.
ReplyDeleteI always love to comment on your blog posts. And why? Because you always know how to bring the depth out of a book. I love how you incorporate your own thinking by really going deep into memoirs; wonderful technique. I agree with you; memoirs are like windows to someone's life. But maybe it's a just a story someone wants to tell, just a story that someone wants to get out of their head. I've always loved memoirs and Memoirs Of A Geisha was my favorite; the main character actually stated in the beginning that her story is just another story that's never been told before. The story is portrayed in Japan, a place I've never had intentions of ever going to and you're right, it is like a travel guide for myself. That last question you put at the end is what really struck to me. That question is such a major point in probably every girl's (or guy's) life and it matters so much to them. I just wished you had elaborated more on that. But otherwise, amazing job, yet again!
ReplyDeleteAnne: Thank you so much for your comments! I'm really happy you enjoy my blogposts! And Memoirs of a Geisha sounds really good, and I intend to read it now. I haven't read many memoirs but after this one, I will probably read more. As we were both saying, they're really interesting because you know it's actually some ones life. Before, I didn't really think of the question as applying to most people. And your right! It really is a main question for many people. And I'm pretty sure guys want romance or soul mates or whatever just as much as girls do. However, girls tend to show it more. I don't know why, just human nature.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! You should try Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac too; not as intense but nonetheless touching. Memoirs holds everyone's own unique tale and I think that's why they're such a good read. As for the question, I feel as though it's everyone's goal to find someone who would cherish them and sometimes it seems as though it's their highest priority. Maybe it is for everyone, or maybe it's just a phase. Like you said, it is human nature.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the suggestion! I definitely will try Memoirs of a Geisha, and I have read Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac. And I totally agree with what you said about memoirs holding everyones unique tales.
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