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Most Impactful Book I've Read In a Long Time, March 8, 2003

Reviewer: Holly Gentlewind from Edoras, Rohan

When I was first told by my Ethics teacher (I'm a high school Junior) that our syllabus would include The Autobiography of Frodo Gamgee-Gardner, I questioned why. Why in a course of ethics, would we study Frodo Gamgee-Gardner? As we delved into the book, I realized that it was an integral part of our studies. Frodo's plight was a slap in the face, especially from my point of view. My first reaction to his "rants" on hobbit opression, was pure anger, I felt his vast generalizations to be demeaning and insulting, and if it had not be required reading, I would have probably put the book down. I am thankful that I didn't, because it has opened my eyes, and I believe that every person, regardless of religion, race, species, sexual prefference, or creed, needs to experience this book, and examine Frodo's life as a water boy to a king. My views will forever be changed by the words of Frodo Gamgee-Gardner and his amazing story.

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Incest, huh?, March 15, 2003

Reviewer: Éoward of Rohan from Rohan

I began to read this book with very high expectations. I heard so much about Frodo and what he was all about through oral tradition and movies, although I never once read anything from him. I really didn't know what Frodo was all about or his accomplishments. I choose this book knowing that a majority of it was written by Frodo himself.

I learned much about Frodo that related to myself. Everything from his days a youngster to his days as hip water boy till his days as Frodo "Gardner".

The book is very descriptive about Frodo's childhood and his views." This is the story of a hobbit who lived life intensely! You get to know him as a naive boy, a hip tweenager in Hobbiton, a superhero against Denethor and finally, as a homosexual, incestuous, vegetarian activist acutely aware that he is a target, a hobbit who confronts danger in the face without compromise. Its easy to make assumptions of ones life through what is said, but until you read the views of Frodo himself you cant possibly have a full understanding.

The parts in the book about Frodo and his trip to Far-Harad should be read by everyone who is interested in the orient time period. He tends to quietly shun the scandals and mishaps of Timulty and Chomsky Sauron.

Over all it is a great bout about a great hobbit. I recommend it to anyone! --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title.

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Excellent book!, March 16, 2003

Reviewer: A reader from Bywater

This book is extremely well-written; you can almost imagine hearing Frodo actually speaking. I was interested in this book because I did not know the differences between Gonor and Rohan.

The transformations that take place in Frodo's life are drastic; from "living like an animal; thinking like an animal" to the concientious person he became is a tribute to his beliefs, his intellect and integrity. From what I see, after his experienes with his father leaving, he came to see that all people have good and bad.

It is unfortunate that the clever reviewer from Hobbiton did not gain anything from this book other than an easy target for his sarcastic humor. Perhaps he is a product of his culture and may later learn true brotherhood from someone as great as Frodo-Gamgee.

Best autobiography ever, March 23, 2003

Reviewer: Hobold Paddlefoot from Michel-Delving

This book is a well-written account of the life of one of the most interesting people ever. If all you know about Frodo Gamgee is what you learned from MESPT, you know nothing yet. The story is riveting from the beginning, and Frodo's life as a hobbit lad in Hobbiton and Buckland is depicted incredibly well. After he ends up as king and converts to the city to silver for Celemanwë, he emerges transformed and becomes a very important figure. He grows from a small-scale hobbit to a public figure of great stature and integrity. Eventually he breaks with the Nation of Gondor, travels to Far-Harad, and takes a more moderate political stance. If the government and/or the Nation of Gondor hadn't had him excommunicated, who knows what he might have become? Frodo Gamgee is a fascinating figure and a good writer/interviewer. Best autobiography ever, incest aside.

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