Review of Blind Date

[Clauson Justin]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Blind Date" by Bill and Joyce Bennington.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Blind Date is a memoir by Bill Bennington with reflections from Joyce Bennington. It is a book where we see the points of view of Bill and Joyce, paths crossing and coming to spend the rest of their lives together after saying yes to a blind date.

Bill and Joyce take us on the journey of their lives, sharing their earliest childhood memories with us up to their present age. They share how life came at them, forcing them to be adults quickly and still keep love alive. Reading this book is like watching two people you have come to love grow, learn, unlearn, and relearn the art of life. With each chapter, you are thrown deeper into the intricacies of their lives and cannot help but feel like a part of their family in this passionate read. Is it possible to have a successful relationship and marriage that begins with a blind date?

Blind Date had a few things that made it an enjoyable read. The first is the coming-of-age aspect of the book. I love that the book gave us the backstory of Bill and Joyce's lives at the beginning of the book; this gave more depth to the novel. Also, I liked that the book was written from two points of view; it was exciting to see the story unfold from two different perspectives. The pictures in the book were also something to look out for while I read the book, as I enjoyed viewing them as they added more life to the story. I loved that the book was educational; they were able to educate us on Indian tribes in America, for example, the Navajo, including science, politics, and traveling.

Although I liked so many things about the book, I felt like we didn't get enough of Joyce’s point of view. Also, at the beginning of the book, not much was done in differentiating the points of view, and I had to figure out how that worked by myself.

However, I still rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. This is because I enjoyed every bit of the story. I noticed a professional must have edited this book too since I could only spot one error, which is an advantage. The negatives I mentioned do not take so much away from the book.

I recommend this book to non-fiction readers interested in biographies, especially readers interested in memoirs.

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[Paris Kumar]

This insightful review of "Blind Date" by Bill Bennington and Joyce Bennington captures the heartwarming journey of their lives with depth and empathy. Your appreciation for the dual perspectives, educational content, and overall enjoyment of the book shines through, making your review both informative and engaging.

[Alex Lynn]

The coming-of-age element is commended, with praise for the inclusion of the backstory of Bill and Joyce's lives, adding depth to the narrative. The dual perspective from Bill and Joyce's points of view is appreciated for providing an exciting and multifaceted storytelling experience. The inclusion of photographs in the book would truly enhance the reader's engagement and adding life to the story.