Robert Harris does one thing really well in his new book, “101 Things NOT To Do Before You Die.” He gives us all clearance not to follow the norm – by saying that it’s okay leave food on your plate, to put a novel down if it’s boring, and to shun a movie critic and see movies just because you want to. There are many more items, 98 more to be exact, and it’s written in a tongue-in-cheek manner that is as entertaining as it easy to read. There are also items in the book that probably amount to new knowledge for most folks. For example, did you know there are no eggs or cream in an egg cream? Or that there are tricks to remember the names of new people you meet? As a whole, there is a lot of information in “101 Things NOT To Do Before You Die”that is likely to change the way you approach everyday situations. Yes, there are times Harris tries a little too hard and also includes items that most of us couldn’t care less about, but for the most part this book is light, entertaining and often hilarious.
3.5/5 Stars
Author: Robert W. Harris
