Reviews of
Damned If I Dotage:
A Boomer Faces 50
by John Ronan
As someone on the cusp of reaching 40, John Ronan's Damned
If I Dotage - A Boomer Faces Fifty affirmed my own mortality.
Yes, America, there's hope for us yet.
The book takes a humorous view of the baby boomer generation,
with quizzes about pop culture from that generation, and those
infatuated by the grim reaper; quotes by the famous, infamous,
and Ronan's Aunt Marge, about life, history, and death. Not
necessarily in that order.
Ronan has published a very likable book. It’s refreshing,
engaging and lively for anyone longing for a look at the past
half century or approaching a similar age limit. So put on
your bobby sox and dance, America, and remember when with
the 50's generation. You'll be damned if you don't like it!
~ Joel L. Young
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Author John Ronan, will take you for a ride in this carefree,
laugh out loud book, that you will not soon forget. A book
for and about the generation of 'Baby Boomers', this book
is a must read. Even if you are not in 'our' generation, you
are sure to enjoy this book.
Separated in 5 sections, Mr. Ronan starts with the year,
listing important happenings in that time. He than lists the
top movies, songs, TV programs, books and the cost of one
food item. Of course, I am way too young to remember the first
ones listed, but it would have been interesting to have a
photo of my face when we got to the year 1953 and I DID remember.
I am not sure if it pleased me, or caused a shriek of horror
through these old bones! The photo would have told!
One of my favorite parts was in his True Confession section.
Quoting the old saying, "I am older, but wiser!";
The author asks; "Am I really wiser? Are you? Of course
not! We don't do foolish things because we can't!"
Grinning from ear to ear, I thought of many foolish things
I had done in my past, and realized that indeed, I would no
longer have the strength nor agility to reproduce those actions.
Did I smile, or did I cry? I'm not telling! But let me say
this, if you think of something you did back than, and want
to give it a try now, DON'T!
You will find Quiz questions here and there. For example,
"What State has the highest death rate?" Don't worry,
the answer is at the end of the book. And yes, you will probably
feel as stupid as I did for not knowing the answers!
Another of my favorite parts were the quotes. Some from famous
people like Robert Lewis Stevenson who said " It's better
to be a fool than to be dead!" But on the top of my list
are the quotes from Aunt Marge ,who gives two rules to live
by; Rule #1 - After 50 act your age; Rule # 2 - After 50 there
are no rules! I think she was the one with the most wisdom!
You will be delighted to find several short quizzes at the
end of the book, for example; What are the real names of people,
such as Cher. Yes, I failed this one too! I guess my memory
is going! Here you will also find Boomer T-Shirts, with sayings
that will give you a chuckle, and a Boomer Certificate. Something
you could proudly display!
To sum it up, this book is a joy! Full of information given
in a fun upbeat way. You will laugh, learn and maybe take
a few minutes to remember - when! Well worth your time! Read,
enjoy and reminisce of days gone by. This book is a winner!
~ Shirley Johnson
MidWest Book Reviews
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