REAL MEN DON'T APOLOGIZE

Maybe they should. Jim Belushi is a comedian. Keep in mind this is supposed to be funny. It helps to like Belushi and his television show, “According to Jim.” This is not a novel, not a memoir, not self-help. There’s no great writing here; it’s basic frat boy material about men and women. Belushi does a fine job performing. It’s his book--how can he go wrong? His pseudo-tough-guy delivery is amusing, assuming the real Belushi has more depth. There are a few nice stories about brother John, always welcome. But he should apologize for including his own blues-rock songs. Why does every Chicago actor think he can sing? M.S. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG/ SEP 06]