Malibu Rising Book Review

Book Review: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Richard Cummings

Malibu Rising - A Book Review by Richard CummingsIn this book review of Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid, we’ll investigate this question: can a novel be simultaneously formulaic yet uniquely appealing?

I always like to tell the reader why I chose a book. If you’ve read any of my other book reviews, you know I do a bit of research on a book before I roll with it.   Sometimes, it may simply be an author I’ve previously enjoyed, or the teaser for the book, or even the title — like Sex & Vanity, a title which drew me in to a book I would otherwise have passed on.

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Holly Holm knocks out Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey Knocked Out Cold By Holly Holm: Memories of Lennox Lewis vs Hasim Rahman

Richard Cummings

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The Knockout!

I’ve watched every Ronda Rousey fight since the beginning and cannot help but think she is one of the hottest babes on the planet – the perfect exemplar of strength and beauty.

Her lead-up to this fight was uncharacteristic. She manufactured malevolence towards her opponent Holly Holm where none was really warranted. I sensed fear.

Then I watched some of Holly Holm’s fights and saw her leg kick in action and I knew why.

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How I Became a Terrorist: The Story of Maajid Nawaz

Richard Cummings

maajid-nawaz-how-i-became-a-terroistDo you ever wonder how a thinking, sensible person becomes a terrorist?

This is the story of Maajid Nawaz, a Muslim British national with Pakistani parents who joined the terrorist group Hizb ut-Tahrir. After being captured and spending years in prison with the on-going threat of being tortured, Maajid left the terror group and now runs Quilliam, a think-tank dedicated to countering terrorism.

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A Funny, Basic, Well-Presented Best Man Speech (Video)

Richard Cummings

The best man speech below has many solid characteristics of a good best man speech.

First and foremost, Ollie–the best man, presents himself very well speaking clearly and projecting nicely so that everyone can hear him.  Though most people may not consider this, Ollie finds himself in a somewhat awkward position as he has to do his best man speech on the stairs.

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Best Man Speech: How to Be Sincere and Funny

Richard Cummings

Many best men feel saddled with this great expectation:  Your Best Man Speech Better Be Funny.

Thus, the best man often sets out to write a 5 minute comedy sketch for his best man speech.  And do you know what happens?

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Worst Best Man: A Speech Gone Wrong

Richard Cummings

They say that the Best Man Speech can make or break a wedding.  In the video we see below, we find a Worst Best Man speech that makes everyone uncomfortable and the entire occasion rather unbearable.

This speech is very odd in that he, Dave–the Best Man, seems to have cue cards accessible.  What could have been written on them?

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Best Man Speech: Five Tips For A Knockout Performance

Richard Cummings

The best man speech has become the focal point of many weddings.  The best man either delivered a knock out best man speech and all of the guests are talking about it.  Or, he delivered a poor or inappropriate speech that has everyone talking for the wrong reasons.

So, will you be the best man who delivers a knockout performance or will you be the one who accidentally rains on the wedding parade?

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Short, But Funny, Southern Best Man Speech

Richard Cummings

What is it about a Southern accent that makes stories even better?  In the video below, we see a short, but very funny, best man speech.

The best man, with a Southern accent and demeanor to the core, begins his best man speech by saying, “Tradition would dictate that this would be opportunity to bring out embarrassing stories about the groom, but I am not going to do that.  For example, I will not tell the story about…”

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Best Man Speech: Overcoming Anxiety

Richard Cummings

When someone is asked to be the best man in a wedding, the initial feelings of your friend getting married and you being such a big part of it are often quickly thawed by one sobering thought:  I have to give the best man speech.

To many people unaccustomed to giving a speech, much less a best man speech, the idea of speaking in front of many people brings great fear and trepidation.  I am reminded of the Seinfeld joke in which he quipped:
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Funny Best Man Speech: Video

Richard Cummings

If you would like to see a sample of a funny best man speech, then the one below is for you.

A word of caution about your best man speech:  Imitate But Do Not Duplicate.

Upon seeing the video below, I recall a wedding I attended this summer.  The Best Man at this wedding did the EXACT SAME SPEECH as you see below.  Of course, he changed the names and locations but he scarcely changed a word.

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Deliver The Best Best Man Speech

Richard Cummings

I know the feeling that you have before a Best Man Speech because I have been there…several times.

In fact, there is a good chance that you are reading this right now on a Wednesday, Thursday, or even Friday and you have to give your Best Man Speech on Saturday.

You have something available to you that I did not know about to ease your fears:  Best Man Speeches – Be Fearless, Funny, and Flawless!

It is easily the best $20 that you will spend in your life!

I know how it feels.  As I said, I have been in your shoes.  I knew I had to deliver a knock-out speech but I did not know where to begin.  I had several stories that I could tell but I had several questions:  How to begin?  How to make them humorous?  How to make them appeal to everyone?  How to make them non-offensive?

And the best part about Best Man Speeches – Be Fearless, Funny, and Flawless!?  If you do not have ideas for your speech, this book provides 20 speeches that you can use or modify to fit your situation.

With this book, you not only receive 20 speeches to use, you also receive the Unstoppable Confidence Audio Program.  This is extremely important.  When you get up there in front of all those people, your demeanor is as important (if not more so) than the words you choose.  Your Best Man Speech must be delivered with confidence!

You’ll also receive 3 bonus books:  Jokes, Quotes And One Liners, Bachelor Party Ideas, and Classic & Contemporary Sample Toasts.

All of this is available for immediate download or you can elect to receive hard-copies of the material.

You are spending hundreds of dollars on tux rentals and parties.  Don’t screw up the hardest part:  The Best Man Speech.

Order Best Man Speeches – Be Fearless, Funny, and Flawless!.  I assure you that it will be the best $20 you have ever spent in your life.