I read the book some time ago. I have no qualms with what either N'ewlins Lady or Pooh had to say. I did enjoy the book, it was a good read, and I learned a lot about TV and retirement communities in general. Do I think it was unbiased reporting on retirement life? Not even close! Do I think he spiced up the "jucier" aspects of life here (like Katy Belles)? You betcha! Do I agree with all he said? No way in #$%%! That's what's great about this country - everyone is entitled to their opinion and I enjoy learning the opinion of others. That doesn't mean I share their opinion - only that I know what theirs is.
I think the Sumter County Library System has a copy of that book that you can check out. They didn't when I wanted to read it so I had to go out and buy my own.
I do recommend it for anyone already living in TV or considering moving to TV. Just read it with an open mind and take a lot of what he says with a big grain of salt. Also keep in mind that when Leisureville was written, there was very little construction completed South of Lake Sumter Landing - lots of construction going on then but not very much finished. Places like Colony Plaza were only a gleem in the developers eyes at that time, 466A was mainly a two lane cow path, stuff like that.
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