Jason Gay

Rules?! I don't need no stinkin' rules...ok...maybe I do need more funny, insightful, sometimes ridiculous (but strangely still very smart) rules from Jason Gay.

I tend to not pay attention to by-lines on articles and I rarely read anything sports related, so I wasn't sure about reading something from a sports columnist I'd never heard of. But this book is fantastic. Several times while reading, I would text/call/talk to Jesse about how HE needed to read this book. There were several passages show more I highlighted -- like about being "cool" (do you KNOW how many "cool" parents I follow on Instagram. It's ridiculous because they're parents. They REALLY AREN'T COOL!). I have SO much embarrassing music on my phone and I'm no longer going to be ashamed of how many times I listen to "Bye Bye Bye" thanks to this book. He also discusses comments on the Internet and how he handles them. show less

I don't like sports, and I love this sportswriter. And really, this book has very little to do with sports.

Several segments in this book had me laughing out loud. My husband was constantly asking me why I was laughing. I loved certain parts of the book that I would read hem out loud to whomever was next to me at the time. Overall great message abut celebrating the little victories in life and appreciating what you have and the time you are given.

Downright funny and honest advice for a good life, from ties to parents to remembering to wear pants, without biting snark so you can enjoy this guilt-free. Highly recommended. Review copy received from the publisher via NetGalley.com. (136)