Chris Keefe
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Eric Nuzum:
Thanks for the like and for a worthy read, Eric. My sister, a DC resident, presented me with the book at Christmas, and it was the first "holiday" book I made time for this year. I truly appreciate your candor - leafing through your memories wasn't always easy, but it taught me some valuable lessons. What's it like to read reviews of a book you've put so much of yourself into?
Eric Nuzum
Everyone says I should avoid reviews--because if a reviewer doesn't get the book or writes something terrible--it can be like a gut punch. However, I love seeing someone take a few moments to share how the book connects with them, so it feels worth the risk to read what people write. The whole purpose of writing that book was to share my story with others, so they could feel a little less weird and outside--to let them know that other people have felt those same things and been made better by it. Every once in awhile I see the book connect with people on that level and it makes everything seem worth it. Thanks for the question. --Eric
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