Mary Trump's book: how many Trumps do you think will read it?

[intrepidity]

Most won't admit it, but I bet they will all read it (except maybe Donald). If he does read it, he might possibly have the first breakthrough moment of his life.

I found her book to be a quite vivid portrayal of the inner workings of a supremely dysfunctional family. It feels genuine to me. It truly does explain what happened to Donald and why he is the way he is. Patriarch Fred was one fucked up motherfucker.

No doubt they will discuss it amongst themselves in hushed tones.

I find it worthwhile to read, in spite of all the press being given. The whole picture she paints is worth seeing.

Plus, support her. Trump royally fucked her.

[RockRaven]

1. Trumps don't read

Not by choice anyway.

[CaptYossarian]

9. Their lips even move as they look at the pictures.

[lastlib]

17. Most CAN'T read....

Cockwomble#1 only reads at about a third-grade level at best. Cockwomble Jr. may do a little better, but I doubt it. And don't get me started on Little Dumber Boy, Eric.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. If His Lardship reads it, which is doubtful,

he will not have a breakthrough moment. He's too far gone in his personality disorders for that to happen. If someone does read any of it to him, he'll dismiss it all as fake news and the lies of his niece who is just an angry loser.

[intrepidity]

22. Hmmm not so sure of that

The beginning of the book is actually very sympathetic towards him and his siblings, describing a serious health issue that rendered his mother virtually absent when he was just 1.5 years, and a completely unavailable father. She tells the story from the perspective of a clinical psychologist about the effect that would have on a child. Trump might really learn something about himself, and he has ready scapegoats, both parents, so his ego may accept it. More people to blame, he loves that.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

23. Trump can't imagine that there's anything wrong with him, therefore

nothing to blame anyone for.

[intrepidity]

24. You're probably right

It's just so hard to accept

[A HERETIC I AM]

3. Got it via Audible

I’m listening to it as I drive the last few days.

You’re right; Old man Fred was one seriously fucked up asshole. Took that to produce Trumpy.

The story of her father is tragic. Amazing that he achieved the position of commercial pilot at such a young age, only to lose it due to his alcoholism.

[Newest Reality]

4. Donnie: TL;DR.

Donnie: "TL;DR."

I don't even think he could sit through more than ten-minutes of the audio book. Maybe a Cliff's Notes or Donald Trump for Dummies would be a better way for him to get his ego handed back to him?

[GopherGal]

12. It is about his favorite subject

I think maybe he could listen to an audio book since it's about him...

[Squinch]

5. All of them.

[BigmanPigman]

6. Attorney Asha Rangappa just read the book too...

@AshaRangappa
"OK. I’m done with Mary Trump’s book. Basically the President is, psychologically-speaking, a Frankenstein-like amalgamation of Idi Amin, John Gotti, Bernie Madoff, and Nell (the jungle-child character played by Jodie Foster). I need a drink

For those asking whether you should read the book, even though the above might be obvious — read the book. Seeing these qualities played out in the context of ordinary family interactions and dramas — dinners, weddings, births and funerals — is uniquely horrifying and educational."

Fred created this Frankenstein.

[hlthe2b]

7. Melania might (even if her English is ridiculously poor, I suspect she reads better than she speaks)

I'm no Melania fan, but she'd likely read it to give her a few more buttons to push when dealing with Trump.

[intrepidity]

21. Agreed nt

[louis-t]

8. He'll complain about everything in it

while saying he'll never read it.

[barbtries]

10. i pre-ordered her book

and it's jumping to the front of the line. I have to finish Crime in Progress first.

[C_U_L8R]

11. The thought of Trump staffers reading it is delicious.

They are so fucked.

[intrepidity]

19. Everyone around him should read it

They will know it's true because they will recognize so much.

[Sneederbunk]

13. Does Barron have a copy?

[intrepidity]

20. If so he should thank his lucky stars

that he mostly lives with Melania and her side

[essme]

14. Melanie and Tiffany

Probably have

[John Fante]

15. None of them will read it, and the reason is obvious.

They're illiterate.

[Mariana]

16. How many Trumps can read? nt.

[intrepidity]

18. Well maybe they can get the audiobook nt