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JULY 17, 2009

Losing Mum and Pup: A Memoir ~ Christopher Buckley

*****review by bas bleu
A Touching Memoir

Losing Mum and Pup: A Memoir is the author's touching remembrance of his parents, William F. Buckley, Jr. and Patricia Taylor Buckley. Although his parents were two larger than life characters, the book is not merely a tribute. Rather, it captures the feelings that anyone who has lost a parent can relate to. Respectfully written, the memoir does not overlook the flaws of the parents or some of the difficulties of the relationships. In this respect, it captures many of the dynamics that can be found in any parent-child relationship, regardless of celebrity. The author's coming to terms with the loss of his parents is punctuated by numerous entertaining and at times even hilarious anecdotes. Particularly amusing were the stories about the "buried treasure" and the father's flying experiences, in which William F. Buckley completes a solo flight from Boston to New London, in trying conditions, with little more than an hour and a half prior flying experience. Even though William F. Buckley is regarded as a conservative political icon, this book is a very entertaining read, regardless of one's political affiliations.

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bas bleu said, on Jul. 17 at 8:01AM
This is a "guest review" by my husband, who is the nonfiction reader in the family. He found that he enjoyed this book so much that he read it aloud to me. It was a lovely way for me to "read" a book!

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CarolK said, on Jul. 17 at 9:22AM
Welcome to your husband! I'm a non-fiction reader and have added this one to my list. It's certain to be of interest to our non-fiction book group. I'll be certain to mention it to them.

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bas bleu said, on Jul. 17 at 3:31PM
Christopher Buckley has a way with words...as well as an excellent vocabulary...like father, like son!