Thanks to Katy at A Few More Pages for hosting this meme. To participate, share the first line or two of the book you are currently reading and, if you feel so moved, let us know what your first impressions were based on that first line.
Here’s an interesting memoir that has just crossed my desk.
The two most exciting public events of my life occurred before I turned forty.
In the spring of 1953, when I was only twenty-five, I was invited to attend the opening of the new American Embassy residence in London.
This is your standard, matter-of-fact (auto)biography/memoir beginning. Not much flare, and that does seem to be Aldrich’s style. But! I think he has an interesting enough story to make up for it. We shall see.
This quotation comes from an uncorrected advance proof and is subject to change.
Filed under: book beginnings | Tagged: biography, memoir, nonfiction |
pagesofjulia 
I would read further. I’m not familiar with the name Sam Aldrich. I guess he’s pretty famous.
I think the first sentence has the potential to be really intriguing, but the second sentence lets it down. Let’s hope it improves again!
This one does seem to offer some great possibilities. Thanks for sharing.
Here’s MY FRIDAY MEMES POST
I love the title of this book! Sounds like it’s going to be an interesting read
http://thebookgatherer.blogspot.com/2011/08/book-beginningson-friday_19.html
I’m looking forward to hearing what you think when you’ve read it.
Hoping the story gets more interesting than that second line would indicate….
Here’s my Friday Memes: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/08/friday-memes_19.html