Reviews for Scorekeeping: Essays from Home

The average rating for Scorekeeping: Essays from Home based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2013-04-30 00:00:00 Steven P Beck Very much enjoyed this book. He gets a little too philosophical for me at times but others might find that a nice touch. What I especially liked were the stories of family and growing up and just getting to adulthood. Stories we can all relate too!!

Review # 2 was written on 2009-03-28 00:00:00 Martin Pistilli "Belonging" is a curious thing; a topic Cowser re-examines in more detail under the scope of "home" in his autobiographical book of essays titled, Scorekeeping. In this second book, Cowser observes: "It's probably not that unusual to return to the homes of your childhood like they were historical sites or the scenes of some unsolved crime" (34). Home as the historical site where we search for the veracity of memory'trying to remember what made it home, how we are related to its particular people. In Scorekeeping, Cowser explores the act of "belonging" through various means: family, friendships, sports, literature, and reunions. In both books, his stories are astute investigations into what makes us feel as though we are a part of, fit in, or have a place'in the home, the family, the team.