This was a surprising treat. I watched The Golden Bachelor and was sad to hear that it didn’t work out and that they divorced so quickly (though his pick was one of my least favorites so I wasn’t too surprised).

I read Colton’s memoir from his Bachelor season and I sort of expected the same sort of book here –– a lot of setting his own story straight and making himself out to be a hero and victim. Instead, this was a really refreshingly honest retelling of Gerry’s experience, complete with lots of regrets and admissions. And tea! I have to admit to enjoying that too. While he had remarkable restraint in his telling of Theresa’s behavior behind the scenes, I am sure she’ll be livid over how she ultimately comes across. That’s not because of anything on his end though. I think he was more than fair and ultimately just showed why they were just not good fits for each other.

I have no doubt that Gerry will find love again, with the right person this time. Pick this book up in the meantime if you want a look behind the Bachelor franchise curtain and to get to know the first golden bachelor before and after his fame (and infamy).

I read a digital advance copy of this book via netgalley.