Book Review: Normally This Would Be Cause for Concern

Title: Normally This Would be Cause for Concern: Tales of Calamity and Unrelenting Awkwardness
Author: Danielle Fishel
Pages: 224

Boy Meets World was a popular show for kids growing up in the 90's and Danielle Fishel was one of the main characters on the show. I loved Fishel's character, Topanga, who marched to the beat of her own drum and was a very strong independent girl. Before reading this book I had not followed the track of Fishel's career since Boy Meets World or even took a peek at her Wikipedia page. I had no expectations going into this read.

I found that I really really enjoyed Danielle's voice. She was laying on the sarcasm thick at some parts and a few reviewers found this annoying. I actually enjoyed it and felt like I was talking to an old friend retelling some highlights of her life. There is no mention of risqué events in Fishel's life - whether she experienced them or not is not mentioned at all. If readers are looking for debauchery or other nefarious tales then this book is not for you. Fishel retells some humorous stories of her life but there is nothing out of the ordinary.

The book was way too short me. I was having such a good time reading it that those 224 pages went by fast. If you're looking for an exposé you are looking in the wrong place, but if you want something a little more detailed than a Wikipedia entry then this biography is perfect for that.