88x50: A Memoir of Sexual Discovery, Modern Music, and the United States of America by Adam Tendler | Rating: ★★★★★
I received a signed copy of this novel during a contest on Goodreads and had the pleasure of also receiving an amazing little card from Mr. Tendler with Beyonce on the cover which frankly made my day. Typically, I don’t read many memoirs and when I do, I tend to flock to ones written that I could relate to on certain levels and this was definitely one of those.
(I’m a 20-something flute player and singer who had previously danced around being ‘bisexual’ and never admitted it outside her mind. So on many levels it was important to read this and often felt a personal connection to his thoughts.)
It’s very, very important to note that Adam Tendler is an extremely talented and thoughtful man. He is an incredible musician (honestly — you guys must check him out. His webpage has performance audio and it’s a must listen!) and he certainly has a knack for writing clear memories that maintain something special. His writing, his story, has heart.
And he’s even provided us with notes within the book that will direct us to various songs performed as well as photos of his travels, which makes reading his story all the more enjoyable.
As he begins his tour, you’ll root for his success. For the longest time, he didn’t quite believe in himself no matter who sent him their compliments. Which is something everyone, musician or not, can relate to. You’ll begin to crave that adventure in touring the United States and begin to believe that you, too, can set out to accomplish something similar.
