I've read Rodney's blog Mental Poo for quite a few years now, and I've always really enjoyed his writing style. His stories are endlessly entertaining, and told with such fervor that you can't help but get sucked in. I can't even count how many times I went to read "just the new post" and then wound up down a rabbit hole, hours later, just laughing to myself in the corner.
For anyone with a good sense of humor, I would highly, highly, recommend Perhaps I've Said Too Much. It's a collection of stories about ridiculous situations he's gotten into (or created) by lying. As you're reading, you can't help wonder if he's just twisted or if he is, in fact, some genius mastermind. You'll also wish that you were as on-the-spot the clever as the 8-year-old Rodney, playing off his new "bionic finger" for his classmates. Or how he threw a party in college and managed to escape the repercussions for almost a month by spinning tales of clumsiness doing household chores. That in and of itself is super impressive. Not to mention any number of clever, crazy, or amazingly off-the-wall things he's pulled off at work!
Oh and let us not forget the pictures. I know, I know. It sounds silly to compliment a book for it's pictures, but they are a great supporting cast to what are already outstanding stories. They exist for comedic value and attempted clarification (read: often exaggeration...such hilarious exaggeration), and fully succeed with their purpose. I love them and the Brain Nuggets, because much like the author, I tend to get distracted easily, and they're fun little addendums that keep things interesting.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Perhaps I've Said Too Much, and couldn't put it down. From the very first page you just wonder what outrageous adventures you're going to be led on, and Rodney does not disappoint. I laughed out loud almost every page, and absolutely could not get enough of the crazy antics. It officially releases today, and I would strongly urge all of you to go check it out! The links below will take you to purchase pages and his Facebook fan page. Also, if you do decide to enrich your life with Perhaps I've Said Too Much (a wise choice), be a dear and leave a review on the Amazon page!
Official Synopsis and Links for your viewing and buying pleasure:
"It's not a lie if you believe it."
Bionic fingers. Self-combusting Tiffany lamps. Rubber spiders and ventriloquist dolls. Vindictive mothers throwing women down stairs.
Rodney Lacroix has lived his life trying to fool people. Some of this is on purpose. Some of this just comes naturally. But no matter what the story he spins, there is always retribution - and it is very rarely a happy ending.
Join Rodney as he walks you through hysterical stories told through the eyes of a perpetual liar. Wince at his untruths, told in the same unconventional style that won him two awards for his 2012 release, "Things Go Wrong for Me." Feel his pain. Shake your head. Learn some lessons.
As usual, all of the stories contained herein are true.
Or are they?
Paperback: http://amzn.to/1aWcJsM
Kindle: http://amzn.to/1c8rOsh
Autographed copy: http://www.rcgpublishing.com/?op=order
And go 'like' his fan page here: http://on.fb.me/1iuww9a
