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I was a little worried about getting an abridged version of this book, but after reading the other reviews I decided that having Alan Alda as the narrator was worth it. I am so glad I went with this version. I couldn't tell if it was abridged or not and I really appreciated having the words read in the author's own voice.

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Fantastic Book!!

I really enjoyed this book. I look forward to reading/listening to his other books. 😃

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A joy filled listen!

This has been a truly delightful book to listen to, and sometime I’m sure I will listen to it again. Mr Alda is a treasure with his ebullient good humor and thoughtful appreciation of life. He tells a great story!

A great story for any fan of Alan Alda

I initially gained interest in this book because I am huge fan of M*A*S*H*, so I knew you couldn't have a biography of Alan Alda with out touching on his performances in M*A*S*H*. I was only slightly disappointed that they touched on it very briefly, but to my delight, the rest of his story is even more incredible and gripping. between burlesque shows, mental illness and his struggles to understand the mind, and his constant travels, he certainly lives a life worth writing about. if you loved him in M*A*S*H*, this is a must read/listen

Heart-warming, hilarious and intensely human

Rarely have I enjoyed a book as much as this one. It was both laugh out loud funny and intensely personal. It shared the ups and downs of life including the struggle to deal with mental illness within the family. Other memoirs I’ve read that dealt with this were so tremendously sad it was hard to even get through - especially having lived with this in my own family. Alda shares the raw reality, the anger, sadness and struggle without overwhelming the reader. Perhaps it’s because he also had positive things going on in his life he shared or because he writes as if he didn’t take himself too seriously - or could at least look back and find humour in other events. Whatever your take, it’s a great mix of humanity, humour and love of life that leaves you feeling lifted and happy you experienced this work. Thank you Mr Alda!

About as eloquent as you can get…

It doesn’t matter what medium he uses. Alan Alda is the Lands’ End for painting a mental picture, and then decorating it to the best of his ability. Just like his writing and directing on M*A*S*H, and the plays and movies that he has scripted, Alda weaves the wonderful yarn about his life. Doesn’t spend too much time on any one thing (and M*A*S*H fans will be a bit disappointed to know that he doesn’t spend 3/4 of the book on the series), and that’s a plus. Alda knows exactly when he’s on the verge of saying too much about any one thing, and gracefully moves on to the next. An extremely enjoyable listen.

A great read

An entertaining and fast moving story with some great lessons in life. Thank you, Mr. Alda.

Alan Alda is a wonderful story teller!

Insightful, humorous and very real. It's as though Alan Alda is sitting in the living room telling you his story.

great book

loved this book! having the author narrate it was especially important. Alan Alda is easily relatable and his story is interesting!

Reality in Spite of Fame

Alan Alda's ability to narrate the eccentricities of his life, and weave them into the family man and famous man are comparable to every being's journey. He gives much to ponder over, with humility and humor. You will enjoy his life's tale. I hope you pick it up and begin the journey with him.