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andgineer's review against another edition
1.0
Напрасно поверил множеству положительных отзывов.
Впрочем, теперь уже понимаю, почему они столь туманны.
Ожидал какое-то мудрое резюме от заканчивающего жизнь человека.
Но мной эта книга воспринимается как форма старческого маразма от излешне впавшего в эзотерику человека.
Понятно, что никто не знает "верного ответа".
Поэтому говорить - вот это глупо, а вот это - нет, само по себе глупо.
Но сказать, что лично мне книга не понравилась, я определенно могу.
Впрочем, теперь уже понимаю, почему они столь туманны.
Ожидал какое-то мудрое резюме от заканчивающего жизнь человека.
Но мной эта книга воспринимается как форма старческого маразма от излешне впавшего в эзотерику человека.
Понятно, что никто не знает "верного ответа".
Поэтому говорить - вот это глупо, а вот это - нет, само по себе глупо.
Но сказать, что лично мне книга не понравилась, я определенно могу.
katreadingbooks's review against another edition
1.0
Not at all what I was expecting and felt like everything could have been summed up in less than 2 hours.
zeozombz's review against another edition
4.0
Them I listened to this book on audible. While I enjoyed the book and would reference it in the future, it is not my favorite. I consider myself spiritual and not necessarily religious. This book is very spiritual and focuses on Arlin’s journey from being a closed minded individual to being more spiritually open to healing and meditation. With that being said, this book would be great for someone that is very open minded. I do not consider myself closed minded, but I am someone that has not been able to reach the peace from meditation that some have and may not be the most knowledgeable on the subject, but still enjoyed the book enough not to quit listening. The book is not a book on how to improve your own meditation, but more a written journey of spirituality.
amykastigar's review against another edition
2.0
Interesting thought processes from one of the stars of the funniest movie of all time. Once minute I could see his point, the next minute I wondered if he was dealing a full deck...just like my interactions with everyone I know, including myself!
dpiegaro's review against another edition
1.0
Oh man, good thing this was free, Audible. This was a really weird memoir(?) about Alan Arkin’s journey to become self aware. He talks about gurus and self introspection so much that I couldn’t stop rolling my eyes. 🙄
andi16's review against another edition
2.0
Quite all over the place with stories and lack of purpose or main idea.
faisman's review against another edition
5.0
Very neat and introspective book where Alan describes some small formative experiences through his years which had an impact on him. Various events, mostly small, which had an impact and shaped his perception of himself and the world. For example, when he started panicking before plays, or how his feelings about mediation have evolved through time, or weird coincides he's encountered which made him wonder about reality and the world.
It's not a full memoir, but it is a collection of bright impressions and moments from his long life. Very short and highly readable, can read through in a single sitting without much trouble if you're not going anywhere.
It's not a full memoir, but it is a collection of bright impressions and moments from his long life. Very short and highly readable, can read through in a single sitting without much trouble if you're not going anywhere.
tarana's review against another edition
3.0
First half is very interesting. The second other stranger occurrences. I don't discount them, as many people have had several unexplainable things happen to them in their lifetimes. Narrated by Alan Arkin.