Madge C. (dmconn1) reviewed The End of the World as We Know It: Scenes from a Life on + 234 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 11
The author certainly was not raised in the manner a child should be. The scars of his childhood will remain with him forever. After reading the book, I do not think he has survived this, but is still trying to stay afloat. There were some sections I could not read word by word, but needed to just skim through. It is inconceivable parents would rear their children in such a horrible manner. Warning: This book does have some language, and scenarios that would not be appropriate for younger readers.
Nancy A. (Chocoholic) reviewed The End of the World as We Know It: Scenes from a Life on + 291 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
This is a book about a little boy's painful upbringing by a pair of alcoholic parents and the resultant issues he has had to deal with. It is very sad, but does have a message of hope. I would think this would be a very good book for people who are dealing with the mental illness of a friend or family member.
Pat D. (pat0814) reviewed The End of the World as We Know It: Scenes from a Life on + 379 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This is as bleak as a memoir gets, and I hope that it was cathartic for Robert Goolrick to write it. I made it through 100 pages and then closed it. There are simply too many books that enlighten and touch my heart to continue reading. I hope that Goolrick finds the peace that he deserves and people he can trust with his love.
Helpful Score: 3
This is a book you will not soon forget. My heart ached for the author who has obviously lived with lifelong scars from his experiences. I still wonder how he is doing today.
Susan D. (mom2nine) reviewed The End of the World as We Know It: Scenes from a Life on + 342 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This book was very difficult to read, one more shattered childhood with the facade of a happy family. If you read this book, though, be sure to read it to the end...even if you have to skim some difficult pages, or his story has no value.