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So. I totally loved this book. And if you are a fan of Alan Alda - whether through M*A*S*H or his stage work or his hosting work on PBS or whatever - you will probably love this book too. It had me alternating between laughing and crying and doing both at the same time. His writing style is rather brilliant and intelligent and sharp while still being humorous and easy to relate to - so like his most famous character, Hawkeye. Also, I adore the photos he included in the middle of the book; he was such a cute kid! I can't wait to pick up his second non-fiction book as soon as possible.

marsha1268's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.25

jkn303's review against another edition

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1.0

Alright. I give up. Not enjoying this much at all ... way too much navel-gazing and blah blahing about stuff I'm not interested in. Too bad because he seems like an interesting guy ... maybe just needs a better editor?? Maybe I'll try again later.

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3.0

I like Alan Alda. Chad is a huge M*A*S*H fan and has gotten me into the show. Alda seems like an interesting guy.

kilmorgancastle's review against another edition

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5.0

I really really enjoyed this book, an entertaining look at an incredibly interesting life.

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5.0

Alan Alda is an all-time legend and this book just serves as further proof. It’s funny, it’s heartbreaking, it’s sentimental, it’s relatable, and it shows Alda in a completely vulnerable state. The tone of it reminds me so much of the tone of M*A*S*H- in one paragraph you’re having a laugh and in the next one you’re confronted with real life issues that leave your heart heavy. I didn’t think I could love him more than I already did but somehow I do.

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