Leon Bing

When I saw this book on the Early Reviewer list I was not sure if I would like it or not, but I decided to request it anyway. I have to say that I was surprised that the book was as well written as it was. I found it very interesting and a tribute to the 1960's and 1970's. Like other reviewers, there were parts that I found to be slow, and some of the name dropping was a bit annoying at times, but overall it was a light, enjoyable book. If you like memoirs about the 1960's and mother daughter relationships, it is worth a look.… (more)

It's a good thing I didn't judge this book by its cover. I wasn't really expecting too much. This book turned out to be very well written and holds the readers attention. If you like the 60's in particular you'll enjoy reading about Ms. Bings life during this period. And the way she describes her mother and their relationship was superb. The one downfall I found with this book was the last chapter. I felt as if she was trying to get the readers approval of her relationship with Gareth. It didn't have the self-confidence of the rest of the book.… (more)