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A review by lizziepagereads
From the Corner of the Oval by Beck Dorey-Stein
3.0
While reading, I kept forgetting this is non-fiction. It reads more like a novel in first person than a memoir. I related to the narrator the way I would a protagonist in a novel, bad decisions and all. I think this is probably because, despite the author having the coolest job in the world and a front row seat to history, her memoir is basically about crushing on a guy and making bad decisions. Come on.
Regardless, I did relate to a few themes:
1. Celebrating new friends. When Beck celebrates each new friendship she makes as an adult - I get it. Making friends as a grown up is really hard.
2. Dealing with change. She compares the end of Obama’s presidency to senior year. Her sentiments about the end - being separated from your group, trying to appreciate every last minute of the time you spend together - is something we can all relate to.
3. Appreciating the moment. Beck included frequent reminders to look up, be in awe, appreciate what you are doing in the moment, and write it down so you never forget. She inspires me to be a better writer and a better observer.
Regardless, I did relate to a few themes:
1. Celebrating new friends. When Beck celebrates each new friendship she makes as an adult - I get it. Making friends as a grown up is really hard.
2. Dealing with change. She compares the end of Obama’s presidency to senior year. Her sentiments about the end - being separated from your group, trying to appreciate every last minute of the time you spend together - is something we can all relate to.
3. Appreciating the moment. Beck included frequent reminders to look up, be in awe, appreciate what you are doing in the moment, and write it down so you never forget. She inspires me to be a better writer and a better observer.