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chd7's review against another edition
4.0
Very enjoyable, though I have never seen any of his work, and have no intentions of watching Breaking Bad.
greatmatetommy's review against another edition
I'm just not a fan of the genre, I guess
meachereader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
ginamelasecca's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I could give it more stars! Highly recommend to anyone, whether or not you've seen Breaking Bad or even know who Bryan Cranston is. A lot of relatable stories and important lessons to be learned in this book.
mseager's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
If you haven’t watched / don’t like breaking bad I wouldn’t read this
lisag's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
lacyk_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Highly recommend for any of you Breaking Bad fans. This gives a unique perspective of the show. It is also about how the person who portrayed Walter White came to be.
As is necessary, I think, for actors, he's quite full of himself. He sounds like a cool guy and a "celebrity" I'd be excited to meet because he seems like a sweet, funny guy who would appreciate meeting me/any fan.
As is necessary, I think, for actors, he's quite full of himself. He sounds like a cool guy and a "celebrity" I'd be excited to meet because he seems like a sweet, funny guy who would appreciate meeting me/any fan.
nonfictionfeminist's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Blood, Cancer, Death, Dementia, Drug use, and Car accident
kimball_hansen's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. Finally a good book by someone famous/in Hollywood. I've read a lot of cheap books by them and Bryan Cranston redeemed that crappy industry. The only unfortunate part of reading this is that I haven't seen Breaking Bad. It'd have appreciated the book more since he talks about the show.
I like that he learned how to work hard as a kid. This was a quality book especially written by someone in show business. He puts to shame [a:Alec Baldwin|1414078|Alec Baldwin|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1374483729p2/1414078.jpg] and those other filthy liberals. I love how the events that occurred in his life shaped his acting career. And how they all worked perfectly for the next chapters to unfold. Reminds me of [a:Chesley B. Sullenberger|2901015|Chesley B. Sullenberger|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1255569230p2/2901015.jpg].
That two year motorcycle adventure that he took with his brother was so neat. And how he found his calling in life reminded me when I was on my cross country biking trip and how I discovered I wanted to (then) be a teacher. I love this quote "I will pursue something that I love and hopefully get good at it rather than something that I'm good at but I don't love."
The story when his dad told a guy to pull over for cutting him off in traffic was funny. Bryan's dad punched the guy then went back to the car while his boys were watching and drove off.
That defining moment in his school play when he said the wrong line was interesting. Had a person been there to reassure and explain things to him could have changed and shaped his whole life differently. I think everyone has a defining moment like that. I wonder what mine would be.
Some other neat quotes:
The adult within us needs to keep an eye on our inner child.
If your home life is saying it allows you to go insane with your work.
Everyone needs a champion.
The job for parents is to consult a failure and nurture the hunger.
Being afraid can be a sign that you're doing something worthwhile.
I like that he learned how to work hard as a kid. This was a quality book especially written by someone in show business. He puts to shame [a:Alec Baldwin|1414078|Alec Baldwin|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1374483729p2/1414078.jpg] and those other filthy liberals. I love how the events that occurred in his life shaped his acting career. And how they all worked perfectly for the next chapters to unfold. Reminds me of [a:Chesley B. Sullenberger|2901015|Chesley B. Sullenberger|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1255569230p2/2901015.jpg].
That two year motorcycle adventure that he took with his brother was so neat. And how he found his calling in life reminded me when I was on my cross country biking trip and how I discovered I wanted to (then) be a teacher. I love this quote "I will pursue something that I love and hopefully get good at it rather than something that I'm good at but I don't love."
The story when his dad told a guy to pull over for cutting him off in traffic was funny. Bryan's dad punched the guy then went back to the car while his boys were watching and drove off.
That defining moment in his school play when he said the wrong line was interesting. Had a person been there to reassure and explain things to him could have changed and shaped his whole life differently. I think everyone has a defining moment like that. I wonder what mine would be.
Some other neat quotes:
The adult within us needs to keep an eye on our inner child.
If your home life is saying it allows you to go insane with your work.
Everyone needs a champion.
The job for parents is to consult a failure and nurture the hunger.
Being afraid can be a sign that you're doing something worthwhile.