Less than Human eBook Allen Long
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In Less than Human, Allen Long tells the story of his often nightmarish childhood in the wealthy suburbs of D.C., the wonders and mysteries of teenage love, his ill-advised journeys into corporate America and a hellish marriage, and ultimate breakdown. And yet, his story is mostly one of triumph. He draws strength from the joys of fatherhood, he finds true love in his second marriage, and through working with psychotherapists and leading a life rich in self-examination, he overcomes both child abuse and the resulting PTSD, finally learning that instead of being less than... he is, indeed... human.
Less than Human follows an unconventional path, arranged as much by theme and association as by chronology. These stories take many forms, from driving narrative to lyrical reverie, at times evoking mythic overtones, and this variety, along with an unflinching confrontation with the conditions and consequences of childhood abuse, creates its own form of suspense-in what direction will this book take us next?
Less than Human eBook Allen Long
This collection of mostly previously published essays provides an engaging look at crucial moments in the author's life. Although there are moments bogged down in telling/summarizing and they occasionally take on too much, as opposed to digging deeper into crucial moments, the writing is crisp and vivid. The voice carries these essays, offering an appropriately positive take on often grim events. This offers hope to anyone who has experience something similar in life--he can make, so can you. Although the essays are strong on their own, as a collection they left me wanting more--which isn't a bad thing, necessarily. I wanted to know what happened in the time between essays. Still, this is a worthwhile collection handled by a skilled storyteller.Product details
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Less than Human eBook Allen Long Reviews
This book is more than just a memoir, it is a collection of interesting and compelling life stories. Each story is a short piece that lets you see a small flash of the author's life. My thoughts on childhood, and especially childhood abuse, have broadened after reading this book. Seeing that victims grow up, can be happy, and then to be able to share it with the world by story-telling gives me a lot of hope. I really liked that the author writes with depth and emotionality (not a word, should be one though) and yet doesn't delve into drama or self-pity. I know I gave it 5 stars - is it perfect? No, but well - WELL worth the read!
Allen Long's memoir, Less Than Human, dives deeply into the darker side of childhood--a side that no child should ever have to experience. Engaging the reader with his rich imagery and intense honesty, Long so deftly draws his reader into his story of abuse that it's easy to forget that this is not a work of fiction. The brutality he experienced was all too real, and as were/are its lasting effects. Having worked with children who've experienced extreme trauma and abuse, I know that the resultant anxiety, depression and other disorders leave indelible marks life is forever changed. Amazingly, Long's writing never strays into sentimentality. It never begs the reader to stay mired in feeling sorry for him. Instead, it invites the reader into a world of highs and lows, of defeat and triumph, and in so doing, inspires him/her (the reader) to see himself in parts of Long's story. I doubt there is anyone who could read this book and remain untouched.
-Karen Bierdeman, B.A. Psychology, M.Ed. Childhood Behavior Disorders, PCI Certified Parent Coach
I regret having to say this but this was a dreadful book! The author swung from past to present continuously, one example is he descibes life with his second wife in early chapters and then tells us how they met in the final chapter. Confession here....I flipped to the last chapter to get it over with. Clearly other reviewers have felt differently and many describe him as brave, I cannot quite see how he was brave!! His father and mother were clearly unhinged and he was paddled repeatedly, however, he was brought up with the best of everything and never went without. When I consider what some poor and brave, children survive I am astounded at this description of him. In short I did not find the book well written, it was hard to follow and was whiney and self serving thoughout
An autobiography written with open clarity and candor, Less than Human holds nothing back in its self-portrait of a man possessing the fortitude and tenacity to fight against his outer and inner demons for nearly six decades, the courage to look straightway into the mirror, and the wisdom and presence of mind to let go. His refusal to lay blame against himself as a victim of other people's cruel mentalities puts the blame squarely where it belongs. In a series of vignettes, he allows the reader glimpses into his story, thus inviting the reader into his skin to experience the sensation of mental recall in no particular order much like the true processes of the mind which remembers all from beginning to end in non-linear fashion. The glorious ending will evoke tears as an aftertaste.
Many readers will be affected by the genuinely inspiring story of redemption and triumph in Long’s journey from abuse to a meaningful and rewarding adult life. As a writer, I’m just as compelled by the haunting fairy-tale undercurrent that flows through the book, an unforced mythic dimension that lifts Less than Human into the realm of literature.
This was truly beautifully written and I loved all of it! I liked that the format wasn't chronological, it kept the reader wondering what would happen next! Great work!
Although the author went through so much, he bravely shares his story. I learned that sometimes healing comes from following what you love even if it's the less practical option and that love is possible.
This collection of mostly previously published essays provides an engaging look at crucial moments in the author's life. Although there are moments bogged down in telling/summarizing and they occasionally take on too much, as opposed to digging deeper into crucial moments, the writing is crisp and vivid. The voice carries these essays, offering an appropriately positive take on often grim events. This offers hope to anyone who has experience something similar in life--he can make, so can you. Although the essays are strong on their own, as a collection they left me wanting more--which isn't a bad thing, necessarily. I wanted to know what happened in the time between essays. Still, this is a worthwhile collection handled by a skilled storyteller.
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