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kriswilli's review against another edition
4.0
Listened to audiobook while reading hardcover. I wanted additional information like crochet patterns so I got both versions.
erinkayata's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars really - A must-read for Sutton Foster fans. I appreciated how this was not your typical straightforward memoir but instead weaved Foster's experience craft (ha!) in with her life experience, never becoming dull or bogged down in details. Foster's voice is straightforward, yet light and I found myself laughing out loud as I listened. Would recommend the audio version because she has the voice for it!
sarahk24's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my goodness, I am a huge theater nerd, Sutton Foster was always someone who I felt meh about. This memoir changed my mind on that. Hearing her internal struggles, toxic mother/daughter relationship and stage experiences felt honest and vulnerable. I came out with more understanding and compassion. I felt like Sutton made her story universal and less "look at me" as other memoirs have made me feel. The added bonus of crafting and keeping your hands busy is something we can all relate to. Whether you're a theater nerd or not I highly recommend, also Sutton does a great job narrating the audiobook.
lizaroo71's review against another edition
4.0
My daughter was in a local production of The Drowsy Chaperone. She wasn't the lead. The lead was a very charasmatic young woman named Reagan. Some friends of ours attended one of the performances and in the middle of "Show Off" one of them leaned over and said, "She's giving Sutton Foster a run for her money." I'm not sure about that, but the girl was good. Funnily enough, I've seen Foster in an episode of "Flight of the Conchords," but not in any of her Tony-winning roles. I’m deep diving on youtube.
I like musicals, but I'm not one of those people that follows the trajectory of someone's career. My daughters love musicals and so I've seen my share. It was nice to hear about how Foster made it from local theater to Broadway. Even more impressive - her brother is equally successful.
Foster depicts a the struggle with her mother's mental illness and the many ways that affected her own life. Crafting, particulary crocheting, has been her form of prayer. I can crochet, but I'm a beginner.
All in all, this is a good read that gives some insight to the work that goes into building a career on Broadway and beyond.
You have to watch Foster on Rosie O'Donnell. She tells the story of how she lost her voice and didn't want to rehearse so she could make sure she nailed it live. I'd say she does pretty well, but you be the judge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYmjDSpGmtE
I like musicals, but I'm not one of those people that follows the trajectory of someone's career. My daughters love musicals and so I've seen my share. It was nice to hear about how Foster made it from local theater to Broadway. Even more impressive - her brother is equally successful.
Foster depicts a the struggle with her mother's mental illness and the many ways that affected her own life. Crafting, particulary crocheting, has been her form of prayer. I can crochet, but I'm a beginner.
All in all, this is a good read that gives some insight to the work that goes into building a career on Broadway and beyond.
You have to watch Foster on Rosie O'Donnell. She tells the story of how she lost her voice and didn't want to rehearse so she could make sure she nailed it live. I'd say she does pretty well, but you be the judge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYmjDSpGmtE
ratherbereading25's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 ⭐️ I love Sutton Foster. She is so open and vulnerable in this book and I’m kind of amazed by it. Some of the writing was a bit clunky but overall, her story is touching.
deelightfull's review against another edition
3.0
Memoirs, meh. Read it for book club (don't take memoir recommendations from me, it's not something I love). Never knew who Sutton Foster was, now I do. It was interesting, a fine read, but great? Not for me.
doublearegee's review against another edition
4.0
I think the hardest part of reading this was that her mother died around the same time mine did, so that part really tore at me. Otherwise, a great story of crafting, performing, and family.