Riding the Elephant- Quick Peak

Riding the Elephant by Craig Ferguson
Summary: Craig tells stories throughout his life, with some insights on the lessons he learned from those events

Hook: It reads much like a monologue, a little clippy, fast paced, and humorous

Important Aspects: You’ll laugh and cry, and really think about some quite deep insights

Quotes: True love in its purest form

Conclusion: If you think Craig Ferguson is just a funny man, you are going to be pleasantly surprised by the thoughts, insights and his quips. Good humor does more than make you laugh, it should make you think and help you heal. This book does just that.

Similar Books: Princess Diaries by Carrie Fisher

If you like this read that: Talking As Fast As I Can by Lauren Graham, Miss New York Has Everything by Lori Jakiela

If you read this do this: Make some awesome Chicken Tikka Masala

Rating:3/5

Praise: Funny, fast, gives you somethings to think about

Critique: Some of his ramblings were hard for me to follow

Where I read: Mostly in bed, before my family awoke

Where you should read: A place you can laugh and cry in peace

Book or audio book: Audio book!

Reader critique/ font critique: His voice is just as comforting in the audiobook as it was as a game show host

Why you should read it: It makes you laugh, cry, and cope with your life

Why is it special: It gives you (or at least it did for me) a completely different point of view than my own and really dives deep into it.

What do you need to know if you didn’t read it: If you miss his monologues at all this will bring a smile to your face.

What should you take away/remember?: His thoughts on love and his insights on addiction will stick with me for a while