Book Series

SEE Colleen's & Lainie's reviews below.

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Colleen A Parkinson

My review of MUDFLAP by Jay Bailey

Sprinkled with dry humor throughout, this story of one man’s struggle to persevere within a system designed to crush the common citizen delivers a thought-provoking and satisfying read. Author Jay Alden Bailey tells Mudflap’s story in a no frills, fast paced, yet intimate manner that drew me completely into Mudflap’s world. As a reader, I found myself rooting for Mudflap as he struggled to rise above his limited means to attain the American Dream with the only tools he had: his amazing self-reliance, can-do attitude enhanced by his learned along the way skills, and his sharp wits that always outmatched those of his adversaries.

Not only is Mudflap the story of a man, it is also a narrative about American society and the pitfalls inherent in the American educational and business system. As the product of a typically dysfunctional early 1960s family, Mudflap manages to educate himself in the manual skills department while suffering the daily beatings by his violently overbearing older brother (which his mother and stepfather ignore). Along the way, he suffers through his wrong choice of women, unreliable employees, whining neighbors, towering financial debt, betrayal and heartbreak. However, this guy is no loser, and he won’t roll over in surrender to anyone or any situation.

Who is Mudflap, and what does his name mean? Mudflap is you and me and everyone else dealing with this life in this world. The meaning of his name becomes clear as we get to know him.

This is a brilliant “true story… every little bit,” written by a brilliant writer; a guaranteed satisfying read most of us can relate to. Get this one! Read it, think about it, and then tell your friends to get it.

FIVE shimmering stars, and kudos to author Jay Alden Bailey!

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Lainie Jones 

My review of “Mudflap” by Jay Alden Bailey 

When I taught Life Writing at university, I used to tell my students there were multiple ways to write a memoir. Occasionally, they’d surprise me with something original. However, ‘Mudflap’, by Jay Bailey, wins the prize for originality.

A ‘mudflap’ in Bailey's world refers to someone who is always under the bus – usually thrown there by an unexpected turn of events or sheer bloody meanness on the part of the thrower. Following this theme, the writer takes us through the ups and downs of his life, telling Mudflap’s story in the third person, and with an easy conversational voice. He writes with a light and humorous touch that not only softens some of the devastating blows he experienced, but shapes them into a philosophy for life. 

At its heart, this is the story of a hard-working man who overcomes all kinds of setbacks to emerge triumphant. At the same time, it is also a thought-provoking exposition of how those setbacks are built into modern society and how they can, and should be, challenged. Five stars 

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Mudflap: A true story ... every little bit.

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Jay Bailey talks about every person who feels they have been thrown under the bus and are still hanging onto the back, like the Mudflap. His many stories are humorous, yet relateable to anyone who has been in the same situation. He hates bullies and tells how he handled a few in his time. His philosophies ring true for the average person who is working and just trying to enjoy life. I really enjoyed this book and encourage those who like humor, yet real life stories, with a hint of "every man" to buy it and read it. Highly recommended. I hope he writes a few more books.

Most readers will relate to and be thoroughly entertained Mudflap's vision for world order in book one. 

When I was first introduced to Mudflap I immediately related to his experiences. Now, getting reacquainted in Mudflap: The Gloves Come Off, I cheered at his unique brand of self-advocacy. 

There is entertainment and life lessons in these books for everyone.

A hilarious commentary on the world we live in today. You won't want to put it down

Mudflap The Gloves Come Off begins right where the first book Mudflap ended. The layout of the book is like none I have ever seen before.

I suggest you pay attention to the unique group of pages at the start of the book. I went back and read them again, realizing I had missed something as I finished the first chapter. It’s not at all like the first book, and I couldn’t believe how brutal and honest Bailey starts out.

As I reread the first dozen starting pages, I realized they were preparing me for what was coming, and yes, the gloves do come off. 

By the end of the third chapter, I felt as though I was personally at the boxing match with Mudflap, sometimes cheering, other times ducking as though I was in the ring myself. I started to wonder just how much more was to come. Bailey doesn’t reverse course quickly but the book starts to take a turn, and by the end, you find yourself looking 180 degrees the other way and the promises on the back cover are fulfilled. 

After the book ends there is another group of pages like the ones before the first chapter.  Again, unlike any other layout/format I have ever seen. I won’t elaborate so as not to be a spoiler. Just like his first book, it’s not winning a Pulitzer but I give Mudflap The Gloves Come Off five stars for being a knockout !

Reader, not usually a reviewer....., totally enjoyed.

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TO:  ANY PERSON WHO PUTS THIER OWN INTEREST BELOW THAT OF ANOTHER PERSON OR A CAUSE and ENDS UP "Under The Bus" is a MUDFLAP.

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Match wits with Mudflap, exchange ideas, and get a quote in the next book. 

Better yet, be a Mudflap Story.  

Mess with Mudflap and be the brunt of the next joke. 

Team up with Mudflap and take on the Bullies of the World.

M.F.  Over and Out !

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