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It is an extrovert, tender, charming and unselfconscious book, with some extraordinary, hell-raising and hair-raising anecdotes. (Peter Bradshaw GUARDIAN )
The closing chapter is deeply wrenching, with Postlethwaite distributing the last of his love, time and energy among family and friends who surround him (Ryan Gilbey EVENING STANDARD )
A warm read, written with openness and honesty, and therefore highly recommended. (IRISH EXAMINER )
The man remains modest, proud and passionate from first page to last. (Steven McKenzie THE BIG ISSUE )
His writing is as uncompromising as you would expect, but it's also passionate, tender and at times very funny...His book is nearly as good as some of his performances, which is saying something. (Marcus Berkman THE SPECTATOR )
The closing chapter is deeply wrenching with Postlethwaite distributing the last of his love, time and energy among the family and friends who surround him. (Ryan Gilbey THE SCOTSMAN )
Pete Postlethwaite's poignant, refreshingly forthright autobiography, completed just before his recent death, celebrates an extraordinary life. (GOOD BOOK GUIDE )
The closing chapter is deeply wrenching, with Postlethwaite distributing the last of his love, time and energy among family and friends who surround him (Ryan Gilbey EVENING STANDARD )
A warm read, written with openness and honesty, and therefore highly recommended. (IRISH EXAMINER )
The man remains modest, proud and passionate from first page to last. (Steven McKenzie THE BIG ISSUE )
His writing is as uncompromising as you would expect, but it's also passionate, tender and at times very funny...His book is nearly as good as some of his performances, which is saying something. (Marcus Berkman THE SPECTATOR )
The closing chapter is deeply wrenching with Postlethwaite distributing the last of his love, time and energy among the family and friends who surround him. (Ryan Gilbey THE SCOTSMAN )
Pete Postlethwaite's poignant, refreshingly forthright autobiography, completed just before his recent death, celebrates an extraordinary life. (GOOD BOOK GUIDE )
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'an at-all-times fascinating account of how a boy followed his dreams to become the stage, television and movie actor Steven Speilberg described as "the best in the world"' DAILY EXPRESS
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
there could have been no greater testimony.
the previously-untold story of our greatest actor, in candid, poignant humourous and fearless prose.
a scintillating read
the previously-untold story of our greatest actor, in candid, poignant humourous and fearless prose.
a scintillating read
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Just finished reading this book, it is a memorable and touching work, a fitting tribute to one of our greatest acting talents, who is sadly no longer with us.
I am proud to say that I was born and brought up in the same northern town as Pete - he never forgot his northern roots, which helped mould him into the wonderful actor he was.
I am proud to say that I was born and brought up in the same northern town as Pete - he never forgot his northern roots, which helped mould him into the wonderful actor he was.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It took me a day and a half to read this book, in between jobs from Heathrow. An often used phrase "I couldn't put it down" really was so true this time. Tears and laughter flowed from the book and I spent a lot of time with moist eyes at the description of his relationships. The final chapter was as stunning a read that I have ever read.
A remarkable man....a remarkable actor. I have promised myself that I will make an effort to catch all the films that I missed of his, after reading what was put into them by him and the rest of the casts.
Do not miss reading this book
A remarkable man....a remarkable actor. I have promised myself that I will make an effort to catch all the films that I missed of his, after reading what was put into them by him and the rest of the casts.
Do not miss reading this book
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A Disappointing read
Peter Postlethwaite has long been amongst my favourite actors and always a pleasure to watch, so I was looking forward to reading his book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Teecee
A spectacle of dust
Great book really enjoyed reading it, pete good actor but very down to earth. What a career and a loss to acting.
Published 1 month ago by di, sharpes
Wonderful book
A wonderful book about a brilliant actor. I am engrossed in it. Recommend it to everyone. I didn't realise how many films, plays and tv programmes he had been in. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. MOORE
pete postlethwaite
Loved this - honest no holds barred chat about his life. There are 3 threads to this - Pete himself, acting and theatre and Liverpool. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. P. O'Brien
Michele (the Cotswolds)
This was a very readable book about a memorable and generous man. I had the pleasure of meeting him while doing weekend fit ups at the BOV and Little Theatre in the early 80's and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. G. Le Mero
really good read
Having come from the same town as Pete Postlethwaite I really enjoyed this book.It was a most interesting very informative so much I could not put it down. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Grandma
RIP Pete
As I had seen Pete Postlethwaite in a number of produtions I thought his autobiography would be worth a read and it was! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tedward
Good book but not what I was expecting.
I bought this book knowing little of Pete Postlethwaite's past. I did however expect that given the impression one gains from his roles that this would be a gritty working class... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Pete
Pete Postletwaithe
This book was bought for me as a present.
I do not normally read books, but this book I really enjoyed and would recommend it for others too read
It was very poignant and... Read more
I do not normally read books, but this book I really enjoyed and would recommend it for others too read
It was very poignant and... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Norma
Good service
Well apart from now having to make my review longer than the usual two word thank you, or the slightly lengthier thank you very much, I appreciate that this book arrived at the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ms. Dj Collins
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