Losing Mum and Pup: A Memoir Audiobook

" I am not going to finish this one. Just couldn't get into the lifestyle of the rich and famous - too much name dropping, too much money spent on (to me) frivolous things, AND too many stories about money saved because of said connections with the rich and famous. "

" Ah, if only I could be as well-spoken and eloquent as Christopher Buckley. I appreciate his willingness to discuss issues in a constructive fashion. We need much, much more of this in our national discussions! "

" I found this book absorbing more for creating the world that William Buckley inhabited than any real insights about dealing with the death of parents. "

" Borrowed from the library and only had time before it was due to speed read through it looking to see if it was worth checking out again. I decided it wasn't. It seemed to be about the passing of both his parents, their illnesses, death and the aftermath. It seemed, unless you were a big fan of these people, like something that would only be interesting to family members. But that was in a 10 minute look see through the book so I could be wrong. "

" "Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime; And departing leave behind us footprints on the sands of time." This intimate portrait of two "original" people is both entertaining and touching. I literally laughed out loud on several occasions. Excellent read! "

" Loved it! I highly recommend this - sad, funny and it'll hit home if you've lost a parent or have aging parents. Yes - this is still The Buckleys, so sailing around the world and hanging out with Ronald Reagan and George Bush will be part of the story. But this is not about politics (thank God), instead it's about an only child in a famous family dealing with death and aging. "

" This should be a companion piece to the Preppy Handbook. How to Elegantly Mourn Your Internationally Stunning Parents, Even While Exposing Their Shortcomings. "

" A bittersweet look back on his Annus horribilus of losing both parents in one year "

" Very quick read, but quite interesting, nonetheless. Always interesting to see how others lives differ from one's own. "

" sweet and poignant dedication to two wonderful parents "

" If you have lost one or both parents or are nearing that unfortunate event, this a must read. It is well written and with great humor. "

" Christopher Buckley, son of "The Lion of the Right" writes about the death of his mother and father. The book has the tone of someone (Christopher) who has been brought up with money and privelege. I can't say that I liked it because I couldn't really relate to much that he said. "

" Interesting book about how the son of famous parents deals with their aging and passing. It reminded me of when my parents died. "

" An interesting memoir for someone who doesn't know a lot about the Buckleys. Not only does the book recount the loss of Buckley's parents, William F. and Patricia but it also paints a portrait of what it was like growing up as the son these very famous parents. "

" Funniest damn eulogy I've ever read. "

" Yes, I read a book by a member of the Buckley family. However, it was fascinating to read how losing a parent is the same process for very different people, regardless of wealth or celebrity. A touching story told with humor. "

" The whole book made me sad. I'm afraid I walked away with a less-than-positive opinion of Chris Buckley and I like his work a lot. "

" A touching memoir of a man losing both of his famous parents within the span of a year. Heartbreaking and deeply honest, this was impossible to put downand moved me to tears more than once. "

" Loved this. WF Buckley was quite a character. So was his mom. "

" This book had an interesting story but Mr. Buckley is so impressed with his vocabulary that it makes it hard to read. "

" This is a light and airy memoir that gets bogged down by million dollar words. Reading this book would be an excellent endeavor for a high school sophomore looking to make vocabulary lists as preparation for the SAT! Buckley shared some dish on his famous parents, but mostly he sentimentalized them. "

" I couldn't finish this book. Supposed to be funny, touching take on the author's loss of his parents in one year. I thought it was depressing. "

" I read it. Probably won't read any more Buckley works. "

" Where were the editors on this one? Could have been better. The tone was too self-indulgent. "

" Touching and funny and sad. I would recommend it. "