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Keeping Up With the Jones

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Solomon Jones is most known for his urban mysteries and commentaries as a columnist for a Philadelphia newspaper, but in his new book KEEPING UP WITH THE JONES, he goes another route. Jones paints a humorous view on being married, having kids, and all that comes with it, and does it from a man's perspective. It is this viewpoint that makes the collection of stories stand out. Additionally, the use of the cliche' "Keeping Up with the Jones" was a perfect title.

While I enjoyed the stories and collective humor of each piece, my biggest joy with the book was sharing his experiences with his wife and daughter Eve. As a wife with my own two-year-old, it was very easy to relate to the Eve of Destruction sections and all the things the Jones' experienced with their little one. Some of my favorite stories in the book were the ones in which his daughter was running things as only our children can do. I also loved the male take on having to pick up feminine products, playing with girl toys, and his interactions with his wife.

Jones clearly exhibits love and pride for his family and the stories are witty, cute, and a few of them I found really hilarious. I'd definitely recommend KEEPING UP WITH THE JONES to anyone interested in how love, marriage, and parenting really is...with the laughs included.

Reviewed by Tee C. Royal
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers