A View from the Cheap Seats: Advice and Opinions on Life's Little Issues...from a Kid
Ryan Latimer has been through a lot in his life: serious childhood depression, eating disorders, surgical procedures, and his search for religion -- all in his short 23-year life. “A View from the Cheap Seats” is not about Ryan Latimer’s life however. It is about his views on life – everything from weight loss to religion to politics. What can a 23-year old really know about all of that “grown up” stuff – you’ll be surprised, if not amazed, at what this book has to offer. Written in a conversational manner, Latimer provides a very educated and well-researched view of the many issues facing North Americans today. While the subjects are often controversial, his views do not come across preachy or closed-minded. He offers some facts amongst his viewpoints, thereby providing the reader an opportunity to assess their own views against the facts provided. His largest chapter deals with Sex, Drugs and…Sex, The Fall of American “Entertainment,” in which he reviews and discusses how far the world of movies, music, and video games has fallen. Or is it society that demands more and more shock value in order to be entertained? Either way this chapter exposes the harsh and often sad reality of where our “entertainment” continues to take us. While the book contains some grammatical errors they are not enough to detract you from the wealth of knowledge this short book provides. It is refreshing to read such clarity from such a young voice. We can only hope Ryan Latimer continues to express his views and share his wealth of knowledge. “A View from the Cheap Seats” leaves the reader with a very important message – things aren’t always what they seem -- so we need to wake up and start paying attention to what’s happening, not only with us but also in the world around us. His no excuses message comes across loud and clear. “Do NOT make excuses.” |
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