Selectively Lawless True Story of Emmett Long an American Original
As a personal friend of the author, I have been getting little tidbits about his book project for the last several months. By the time it was published, my curiosity had reached a peak; and I ordered it as soon as I could. I was not disappointed! I totally enjoyed reading about Emmett Long and the very unusual path that his life took. One of the pre-publication reviews which I read said that the book was written as though it were being told to a group around a campfire. Perhaps that is what I liked most...the easy-to-read conversational style. It made me feel that I was reading a story about someone that I knew (rather than reading a history book). Five stars from me!
Gary Barr
Buy the book. It's a very enjoyable read.
This was a very entertaining read. My family goes back many generations with the Long family so some of the story came as no surprise. I was too young to know the moonshiner Emmet but I did get to spend time with the New Mexico Emmitt. Plus my great grandfather had tales of helping to count the pillow case money at different times. Thank you for writing this.
Smiling Dave
Family Friend
I am the oldest sister of Asa Dunnington. My brother has always been a good writer. He wrote for the high school football games. He has always had a terrific memory. Those are the gifts God has given him. I read his book, Selectively Lawless. It is very well written. I could hardly put it down. I am going to read it again. It is that good. Anyone would enjoy reading it. My sister and I are so blessed to have him for our brother.
Judith A. Cradic
Selectively Lawless is s great book to read.
Really enjoyed this book. Asa has a great writing style and the story is just amazing. The fact that the story is more or less a biography of a relative makes it even more fascinating. An easy read that keeps your interest all the way through. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend it.
Dick Laird
Fascintating story!
I started this book on my vacation and couldn’t put it down. Emmett Long’s journey through life was a tumultuous, exciting and sometimes scary journey. Asa Dunnington did an excellent job of drawing us into this man’s life. Rarely do I say this but I sure hope this becomes a movie! I’ll definitely pay to see it.
jared
An exciting look at the life of an outlaw
This book had me hooked from the start. Emmett Long's story is incredible - a young man who leaves the farm to become an outlaw, and then completely turns his life around. It's a fascinating look at a wild time in American history and a testament to the power of redemption.
Andrew M.
It is a fascinating look at a wild time
What A Life! An Autobiography
"What A Life!: An Autobiography" by Asa Dunnington is a captivating and unique autobiography that takes readers on a non-linear and spontaneous journey through the author's life. Dunnington presents their life story by randomly drawing prompts from a cookie jar, allowing for an unpredictable and fresh reading experience. The author's sincere and intimate writing style creates a genuine portrayal of their experiences, fostering a deep connection with readers. The non-chronological structure, driven by the prompts, captures significant moments and allows for an organic exploration of the author's growth and identity. This autobiography serves as evidence of the power of reflection and spontaneity in storytelling, challenging the traditional linear narrative. Ultimately, "What A Life!" offers readers an inspiring and thought-provoking account of a well-lived life, leaving a lasting impression with its creativity and authenticity.
Amy K.
Inspiring Read!
"What A Life!: An Autobiography,” by Asa Dunnington, is a unique and engaging approach to autobiography. The use of random prompts from a cookie jar introduces an element of spontaneity and unpredictability, setting it apart from traditional memoirs. Dunnington’s sincere writing style and the exploration of significant moments in a non-chronological manner contribute to the authenticity and creativity of the narrative. This is an inspiring read for those seeking a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on a life story.
Robin
Unique and engaging autobiography
"What A Life!: An Autobiography" by Asa Dunnington is an enjoyable journey that will take you on a very spontaneous ride through the author's life. Asa takes you on this ride by randomly selected paper prompts from a cookie jar which creates this unique and interesting life story. It will keep you guessing the entire time as things just happen at such random times because its not in chronological order. His writing style is perfect for this type of book and it has several moments where you can self reflect on your own life. Well done!
Peps2020
Very enjoyable!
"What A Life: An Autobiography" written by Asa Dunnington is a very captivating and unique autobiography which takes the readers on a non linear and spontaneous journey through the author's life. It is a new style of writing an autobiography, designed by the author itself. It creates the genuine portrayal of experience which fosters an intimate relation with the readers. This autobiography serves as an evidence of the power of reflection and spontaneity in strong yelling, challenging the traditional linear style. This book offers readers an inspiring and thought-provoking account of a well-lived life, leaving the lasting impression with its creativity and authencity. I liked reading this book and recommend it to add to everybody's library.
Rajiva ranjan
An Inspiring Autobiography