The Last Day of My Life

I am not a harsh critic anymore. Life is too short. I agree with the other reviews and really enjoyed reading Moret's book. He is a man of great sensitivity who has experienced much loss. It is not easy to talk about grief, loss, and poor choices, but we are all better for the telling. I think Moret shows skill and the writing flows well. Now I see more of the real man on TV holding the mike. That takes courage! Great job! Thanks, Jim.

Jim Moret is an inspiration. For anyone who has ever suffered through depression or tough times, Jim helps to shed light and hope for the reader. He helps put life into perspective and allows you to remember that there are so many others who love you. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has ever gone through a tough period in their life, because Jim helps you realize how precious and special life really is.

I had watched Jim's career for many years, knowing he had a famous father. He spoke on a tv show about this book. He gave me enough information to warrant buying this book. I wanted to read this book to learn more about his troubles and what kept him going. When I received this book, I could not put it down. It is an easy read with a deep message of loyalty, love and the gift of forgiveness. As the reader, you can relate to the many difficulties and happiness that occurs throughout our lives. Jim dealt with life's burdens in his own way, sometimes not focusing on a positive solution. This book is a journey of finally reaching your success in life.

There are things not to like about this book (and some of them would normally cause me to lower the star rating of the book). Some of the writing is pedestrian. Some of the actual content is a bit superficial, even saccharine at times. In the end, however, I don't care about that. What I do care about is the idea of the book and the way in which the author works out the idea for himself in his life. Here's the thing: all of us have some glib, superficial, sentimental ideas hidden inside of us. If we write honestly, and prolifically, then some of what we write is less than profound. But the *idea* of this book, which I encountered just when I needed it most, is very powerful. And it's even sort of comforting to see someone else willing to be honest enough to share not only the profound insights, but the superficial, sentimental, and cliched ones. It's a measure of this book's honesty that these parts are there, along with the wisdom, compassion, and clear vision that the author possesses. It's an all-too-human book about being all-too-human. That is such an uncommon, humane achievement, that I am forced to consider this book astonishing, despite its faults.