As a former viewer of the Bachelor/Bachelorette series, I almost passed this book up because my love/hate relationship with that show. I'm glad I didn't because something was drawing me to open the pages and I'm glad I did. I remember the season that Matt James was to be featured and had many conflicting thoughts about the decision for him as the bachelor. Much of that was shared in the book as I breathe a sigh of relief that I wasn't alone in my thoughts. After reading the book, I'm glad that I didn't watch because it gave me an opportunity to get to know who is really is.

If you are looking for a “bachelor” book, despite mentioning and attribution to his experience on the show, this book isn't about that. I'm glad that I had an opportunity to get to know him without the influence of the show.

His background is one many can relate too. Not just because of his mixed heritage and that experience alone but the commentary shared about race, his family and his personal journey. Judging from what I read about his experience on the show and the opinions formed, this book was an opportunity for you to get to know the real person, not the edited television one. He shares the fundamentals that influenced and shaped the trajectory that led to where he is now and the people in his life that gave love, support and guidance.

Overall, this was a good read. Not to sound cliché but he left a good “First Impression” on me. It was an interesting read learning about his life and the obstacles he worked through getting to where he is now. If you were a fan of his during the show, you will get a good takeaway and hopefully see him through a fresh perspective.

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