Read this in prepub. Due out in March 2019. What started as an entertaining Modern Love column in the NYT has been expanded into a series of essays detailing Rannells' early years in New York. Rannells' charm is on ample display here. He has an important point to make that applies specifically to the entertainment industry but can really be applied to any profession: for every success you see, there have been accompanying disappointments and challenges. If you are a theater kid in need of a sage older brother, a gay kid who needs to know that somebody out there gets it, or a Broadway fan who wants to have the curtain pulled back on what a performer's life looks like, then you will love this memoir. I could have read another 10 chapters. Rannells' tone is perfect--chatty but honest when it comes to the "real stuff". Guaranteed that the audiobook and the press leading up to publication are going to kill.
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4.75 / 5

"Too Much Is Not Enough" by Andrew Rannells is an absolute treat for any Broadway enthusiast. As a huge Broadway fan myself, Rannells' memoir offers an intimate and captivating look behind the scenes of the theater world. His storytelling is infused with humor, vulnerability, and a genuine love for the stage. The book beautifully captures the essence of a Broadway aficionado's dreams and struggles. Rannells' journey is not just his own; it's a love letter to everyone who finds solace and joy in the magic of Broadway. This memoir is a must-read that hits all the right notes for fans of the stage.

4.5
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Read this in prepub. Due out in March 2019. What started as an entertaining Modern Love column in the NYT has been expanded into a series of essays detailing Rannells' early years in New York. Rannells' charm is on ample display here. He has an important point to make that applies specifically to the entertainment industry but can really be applied to any profession: for every success you see, there have been accompanying disappointments and challenges. If you are a theater kid in need of a sage older brother, a gay kid who needs to know that somebody out there gets it, or a Broadway fan who wants to have the curtain pulled back on what a performer's life looks like, then you will love this memoir. I could have read another 10 chapters. Rannells' tone is perfect--chatty but honest when it comes to the "real stuff". Guaranteed that the audiobook and the press leading up to publication are going to kill.
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An incredibly heartfelt, hilarious and honest memoir. Andrew is such a talented writer, I adored this book.