Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) -
I've listened to a few episodes of The Popcast, so I'm a bit familiar with Knox McCoy, but I don't follow him or the show (too many podcasts, too little time). I appreciate that his faith informs his pop culture observations, and that's evident in the reflections in All Things Reconsidered.
This is a collection of short essays, sharing his personal opinions and reflections on topics ranging from sports and pop culture to family and faith. Most are humorous with a few delving into deeper topics. (Almost) all include at least one Hamilton reference. I most enjoyed the story about young Knox and his buddies in a Taco Bell drive-through while in Omaha (my city) for the Men's College World Series.
While I was intrigued by the concept of this book - reevaluating opinions and beliefs after life experiences and additional learning - the theme wasn't consistent throughout. It was evident in a few stories, but most were just funny observations about Big Bird's name or the basic premise of the show Full House. This is like a bowl of sugary cereal - it's tasty while you're consuming it, but it doesn't stay with you for long.
This is a collection of short essays, sharing his personal opinions and reflections on topics ranging from sports and pop culture to family and faith. Most are humorous with a few delving into deeper topics. (Almost) all include at least one Hamilton reference. I most enjoyed the story about young Knox and his buddies in a Taco Bell drive-through while in Omaha (my city) for the Men's College World Series.
While I was intrigued by the concept of this book - reevaluating opinions and beliefs after life experiences and additional learning - the theme wasn't consistent throughout. It was evident in a few stories, but most were just funny observations about Big Bird's name or the basic premise of the show Full House. This is like a bowl of sugary cereal - it's tasty while you're consuming it, but it doesn't stay with you for long.
