Twinless: A Ride Exceeded Its Destination

I don't read. I'm not a reader. But since I got this book I looked forward to laying in bed every night to keep reading Rusty and Randy's adventures. The whole time I felt like I was part of their family. I felt like I could get a sense of what being a twin would have felt like. Rusty did an amazing job. I cannot even put it into words. Thank you for allowing all of us into your life. This book is incredible! A must read!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!! Read it you will not be disappointed! It would be moving, inspiring, thought provoking, and entertaining for anyone. For twinless twins and/or their friends and family - it's a must!!

Haven't read it yet but am interested in getting started.

I couldn't put it down. Very insightful.

I absolutely loved this book!  The author has the knack in his writing of making the reader feel they are there with him - the sign of a good writer who can engage the reader in his work.  He captures the essence of twinship at it's best in relating many stories of their love, shenanigans growing up and the way they worked in unison in their family business.  He conveys how his large family was close and he tells how it affected them all.  Randy was a talented song writer and musician; I love how Rusty has the lyrics of his songs listed in links and where they can be found on U-Tube.  There are also quotes of famous people throughout the book - ex. "Forgiveness means giving up all hope of a different past". Lily TomlinThe title of the book came from the song "Destination" where Randy wrote about the twins' first road trip to Florida without their parents.  On their way there they adopted the slogan "May your ride exceed the destination". The author was able to show love, warmth, humor, serendipity, intrigue and told how his twin, Randy's life here affected everyone he came into contact with.  You could tell Rusty looked up to his twin and Randy was his protector. Toward the end of the book the author wrote a letter to his brother telling him all the happenings in the last 4 years since his death.   In an excerpt he says, "Endings always lead to new beginnings.  Your life ended four years ago Feb 27, 2013 and on Mar 1, 2017 we welcomed our last child into this world.  A boy who we named Randall 'Randy' Everett Perrone - to honor you".  I was blown away by this and was so tearful I had to put the book down for a while before finishing the last few pages.  Apparently, Randy had a premonition his life wouldn't be long on this earth. In "Edge of the World" which Randy wrote years before he died he said:  "If I'm gone tomorrow then will you remember meHave I done enough to leave?Please don't forget me when I go'cause I will always be hereUp in the trees looking down on the groundThat you all walk on, so you don't fallOff the edge of the world confused and lostIn this ride of life when we all will, we all will die.  We'll die" I highly recommend this book for all.  It is well-written and an easy read.  On that caveat, I would like to note for those newly in their grief you might need to skip Chapters 34, 35 and 36 as I am a veteran dealing with twin loss for many years and these chapters were deeply emotional to me.

This book touched each emotion and I celebrated each emotion with tears for heartfelt sadness, joy and compassion. Beautiful tribute to the love and bond that can is genuine and unconditional. Thank you for sharing this story and allowing us to feel your pride and love for your twin, Randy and your family.