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Book Review: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

In 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.

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

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.

How I Became a Terrorist: The Story of Maajid Nawaz

Do 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)

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.

Best Man Speech: How to Be Sincere and Funny

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?

Worst Best Man: A Speech Gone Wrong

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?

Best Man Speech: Five Tips For A Knockout Performance

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?

Short, But Funny, Southern Best Man Speech

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…”