Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐-(5/5)
A Walk in the Twilight: A librarian searching for questions by John Bosco is an autobiography encompassing a meticulous narration of philosophical inquests into the enigmas of life and existence.
The first chapter borders mostly on the author’s life growing up on the shores of the elite, an upper-middle-class neighborhood facing an ocean of diversity, people of color and different backgrounds, and also stereotyped as being of Italian descent.
We are then taken through stages and phases in his life, starting from his early school days. The author details the events of his anxiety that affected his social development. He recounts his clash with religion and secular life, high school, misfortune with girls, enlistment into the USAF, marriage to Rosemary, and various jobs (mostly as a librarian) throughout his career till he retired.
The subsequent parts of the book are poems, essays, and writings that depict his thought process at different points in his life. The book ends with questions about life, its meaning, mysteries, and if there are answers to these questions.
After devouring every page of this book, what stood out for me was the bluntness. In his recollection, he does not shy away from stating the dark and embarrassing moments of his life. This singular act will help readers effectively digest the author's points.
The language and writing style was simple yet explicit. My reading experience was wholesome and a thrilling ride. The only flaw is that the crux of the book comes in the later parts of the book. Enthusiasts of nonfiction would relish this book. Inevitably, a 5-star book.
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