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People who should find something to relate to in this book

* Activists
* Artists
* Aspiring Parents
* BBSers and Computer Programmers
* Buffalonians
* Cartoonists
* Children of the 70s and 80s
* Conscious Hip Hop fans
* Doers and Thinkers
* Fans of trees, clean air and clean water
* Folks who've recently lost a loved one
* If you've ever closed your eyes and tried to use the Force (even if you don't admit it)
* Internet Addicts
* Interracial people and couples
* Lovers, fans of falling in love
* Mama's Boys

* Pacifists
* People interested in the Green Party
* People who say Communism in public
* Porn Surfers
* Polyamorous people
* Progressives
* Readders of Books
* Sex Addicts
* Shut-Ins
* Those struggling with maintaining a healthy weight (I fought and won)
* Unitarian Universalists
* Vegetarians
* Webmasters
* Women
* Writers of poems, songs, essays & stuff
* Everyone Else

feedback

Hey Alex

Thank you so much for sending me the link... It's rather addictive reading I have to say! It's a privilege to be able to read about somebody's life like that, and you've put it all together with humour (there's that U thing again!) and humility. And I like the fact that as I'm reading it, I can imagine you just sitting there talking about your life (if that makes sense).

-Matt [Beastie Boys BBS]

Peacemakers and Peacelovers, Many people like to read in the summer, either in their backyards or at the beach or in a park. I read many evenings all year round and can recommend a book that I am currently enjoying. It is, in fact, written by one of our own. I am speaking about Alex Mead's autobiography. It is extremely well written, poignant and funny, too. It's price is reasonable and the book is a real page turner.
Peacefully,
-Sandy Carrubba [chairwoman, Erie Country Green Party]

This autobiography is a fascinating glimpse into the soul of someone I only thought I knew... How to Care About Humans is a book that lets you see 35 years' worth of the world from behind Alex's eyes--Quite the entertaining, immersive read--and to experience his joys, his heartaches, and his epiphanies right alongside him. Give this uplifting book a read and you won't be disappointed.

-Mike C. [world's friendliest human]

Personally, this is one of the most captivating and interesting autobiographies that I've ever read. As a writer myself I'm essentially impressed with Mead's ability to hold your interest with vivid imagery and witty humor. He paints a portrait through words of a life lead by a compassionate human-being discovering the world and coming of age. It's a thoroughly satisfying and enjoyable read from start to finish. Put down the porno flicks for a second, and order this book!

-Jason

excerpt

Seeing a girl naked
(Jan.30.2003)

There was no school. I was watching some tv. Time was ticking by sooooo slowly. I had on my blue jeans and my blue muscle t-shirt to show off my muscles. I was ready. Ready to see a girl naked. I was so nervous you could have touched me and I'd have jumped up and run straight into the wall. Then finally the doorbell rang. I ran down the stairs to get it. It was HER. The girl that was going to be naked. She stamped off her boots from the snow and I invited her upstairs. We kissed and then I invited her into my room. I was so smooth that I already had my LL Cool J tape ready to go. We listened to it for a while. She stared at me expectantly. I smiled back at her in total ignorance. I rapped all the words to the LL Cool J tape. She continued to look at me expectantly. I made small talk and talked about everything under the sun and showed her my drawings. She continued to look at me expectantly. Hours went by with me talking and talking. She continued to look at me expectantly. Finally she just came over to the place i was sitting on the bed and started kissing. "Finally!" I thought.

We laid down on the bed. I pulled the covers over us. Then I put my hand on her breast. She let me. I put my hand under her shirt. She let me. I put my hand under her bra. She let me. I was touching it. Touching it! A naked breast! A breast was in my room and I was touching it with my own hands. I got very, very hard. Now I wanted to see it. I pulled up her shirt and bra. She let me. I could see it. Oh man it was beautiful. The most beautiful thing I had ever seen ever. The most beautiful thing there could ever be. It was so soft and rounded and tender and perfect. A naked breast for me to look at. I was so happy. I kissed it. And licked it. I had seen a guy do that in a movie and the girl really liked it. And when I did it to Dori she seemed to like it too. Then I kissed her. And then the breast again. And then her again. And then the breast again. I went on like that for a very long time. Then, satisfied, I just held her in my arms and snuggled her. We fell asleep for a while but I had cleverly set my alarm clock to wake us before my mom got home from work. The alarm went off and I rushed her to get dressed and we went out in the living room like nothing had ever even happened. My mom would never have to know that I had touched a naked breast in my bedroom. It would be my naughty little secret. When Dori had to go that night I smiled at her slyly. I was so grateful to her for coming over and doing sex stuff. She appeared pretty happy, but thinking back on it now she might not have been all that impressed really.

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