Salute: May You Live All the Days of Your Life by Mark Marine-Non-Fiction Humorous Short Stories Book Review

 Book Synopsis

Quick. Cheerful. With fire and spirit. This is Salute! Mark is a storyteller. A storyteller extraordinaire. His wit, wisdom and experiences transport each of us to different times, places, passages and moments in life with an amazing, rich imagination. We’ve been with him at Dee’s Hamburger Stand in a far less politically correct era. We’ve been with him in his living room as he scaled sofas, end table and recliners in a single bound. We’ve spent many a Sunday dinner with him in the Marine family’s dining room. And, he gave us a front-row seat for the moment that changed his the day he first cast eyes on Paula. His storytelling is seamless. It’s art. But most importantly, it’s Mark. Unbridled. Unvarnished. And, all served to us with a wink, a smile, a laugh, a lesson and a tinge of the devil-may-care.

Book Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ AuthorHouse (April 17, 2020)
• Genre: Non-fiction/Short Stories/Humor
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1728343895

• ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****

My Review

As an Italian, I was excited to read this book by an Italian author. He is a fantastic storyteller. The short stories made me laugh out loud, while some were sweet and touching. If you’ve been around for a while, you’ll see bits of your own childhood, teenage years, and life in general reflected in these tales. Here are some chapter titles that I especially enjoyed:

• -No! That's Mine!
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• -School Daze
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• -Deja Vu All Over Again
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• -Yes, I Have No Bananas
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• -Me and My Bright Ideas

Each chapter brought a chuckle, but they also carried valuable lessons. What I appreciated most was the author’s invitation for readers to share their own stories and memories. He ends with the powerful reminder to "Always tell your story."

Salute: May You Live All the Days of Your Life is a fun read for adults, Italian or not. It’s a quick, enjoyable book that will brighten a quiet afternoon.

****Meet Author Mark Marine****

Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Mark C. Marine is an author, a family man, and an unapologetic individualist. He has led an extraordinary life, taking on roles such as milking cows, being a radio talk show host, owning a dealership and much more. Through his storytelling capabilities, he has managed to encapsulate his life's experiences into a single book. His debut, Salute: May You Live All the Days of Your Life.

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