Reviews - Too Much Is Not Enough: A Memoir of Fumbling Toward Adulthood

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Too Much Is Not Enough: A Memoir of Fumbling Toward Adulthood

I adore Andrew Rannells, not only is a he an amazing storyteller but he is also an amazing person.

The way he's so open and honest about all the bad and the good stuff in my life is so great. Some of the things he talked about made me feel less alone, less scared, knowing that I'm not blamed for stuff that happened and that people want to help.

I love how humble he stays and is so grateful for everything he's got. I really want to be an astrophysicist which has nothing to do with theatre but this did give me a small bit of motivation to just go for it. Make sure I'm prepared and do it, not keep dreams dreams. Make them come true.

I have seen a lot of stuff Andrew has been in and I really admire him, especially knowing the road and work it took to get there.

katie_liz's review against another edition

4.5

funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

srcompton's review against another edition

4.0

My goodness, I love Andrew Rannells. These essays cover the period of his life from his first steps into performing as a child in Nebraska to his Broadway debut. Obviously I know how it all turned out for him but I still found myself rooting for him and being ridiculously happy for him in the final chapter. It's always a little iffy when actors/musicians write things like this because no matter how good they are at what they do, sometimes they aren't great at the writing thing. Fortunately that isn't the case here. All of the humor and charm that anyone familiar with Andrew Rannells is accustomed to is on full display, which is especially welcome considering he relates some pretty dark experiences. I'd love to see more from him someday.

linneahedvig's review against another edition

4.0

I loved reading this, not just because it was a darling coming-of-age memoir, but also because it talked a lot about places in Omaha where I’ve been! (I used to work in the mall where Andrew Rannells and him mom go to get clothes!) I also love any story that involves going away to college and trying to figure out how to do life, especially when showtunes are involved. Somehow, my main response to this book was to listen to a lot of Chess.

syrianna_'s review

4.0

funny hopeful informative inspiring sad medium-paced

lindsayb09's review against another edition

4.0

I can't lie, I really wanted to read about his experience with BoM and how that came to be, which isn't covered in this memoir (it ends right after his first Broadway role in Hairspray). Still, I was not too disappointed. Andrew is a great storyteller and has a great sense of humor. It made me laugh, and it made me reflect.

archaeocoffee's review against another edition

4.75

reflective

I really enjoyed this book as a musical theatre fan. Rannells does a good job touching upon the lows of his life before his “big break” and the highs. I laughed and I cried (once), when a story of his hit close to home. I would say this is a book perhaps for someone who is aware of his work / him.