"An Average Joe" by Joe Hildebrand

I knew this guy from TV. I liked the way he made a point, and still respect (or not) the person/people he is saying it too.

So one afternoon I walked past the bookstore and saw the cover of the book. Interesting, I thought. And I looked at my local library if they have it. Turned out they did! (Bad bad bad for not buying. Sorry, Joe!)

I really enjoy the length and pace of the autobiography! He wrote in short chapters, so it's easy to digest. But his chapters are actually quite continuous, so you do need to read consecutively.

I'm actually quite engaged in reading this book because it is set right where I am! Melbourne Uni, Palmerston & Cardigan St, Melbourne. I can relate and sort of imagine how he was in his uni days.

The book tells a personal story of him and his family, too. Which somehow reminded me a bit of Julie Andrews' memoir. Their family's background to me were somehow similar. Quite though.

There are sad moments in the book; despaired moments; but there were cheeky moments as well that I can relate to. Reading (auto)biographies always gives a new perspective :)

An interesting read! Well, what can I say? He is (not) just an average Joe.


Cheers!
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