MEMOIRS OF A BREAD MAN

by Justin John Scheck

Narrated by: Brooks Corley

Production by: Next Chater Audio Ltd.

Invokes a Variety of Emotions!

This is a book that invokes many emotions, depending on your background and connection with the military. A book of memories of a man raised by a Vietnam Veteran and his growth into a man. We learn of his childhood and relationship with his father and later his boss, ex-Master Gunnery Marine Drill Sergeant. There are fun moments such as deciding to face the music or hide when his boss fresh from the hospital has to unclog the drain that the young man clogged earlier in the day with paper towels because there was no toilet paper. Sadness when learning of his father’s health crisis.

The author, Justin John Scheck weaves a tale of family, relationships, and growing up in a series of flashbacks and the present day. Each character is richly developed and highlights the thoughts and actions of those time periods. The emotion this book siphons from its listeners is vast and varied depending on the listener.

The narrator, Brooks Corley, is the best thing that happened to this book. His deep rich toned voice enhances the book. The words seem to roll off the tip of his tongue. He keeps the action moving smoothly and although I found bits of the dialog rough for me as a woman, it was realistic and forceful because of Corley’s performance.

It was a bit of a “wow” for me to hear a man rant about his ex-wife in such a brutal fashion and stereotyping all women as behaving the same during a mid-life crisis vs how a man handles himself. If you enjoy veteran-focused military books, then this could be for you. Although I grew up in a strong military-based family, I do not recall hearing any of them speak in this fashion.

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.

Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-bias, honest review.