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sunshine169's review
5.0
I don't find myself crying over the passing of celebrities often. However, when I found out the Alan had passed it sent me into a fit of tears for days. I can't explain it other than to say sometimes you just feel a connection to a person even if you don't know them on that personal level. When this book was published I had bought myself a copy right away. It took me a while to actually read it because I knew the diary entries would eventually come to an end and I will feel that sadness once more. He was quite the talent. If his voice was on the GPS I would get lost on purpose just to hear him speak. I often wonder what wonderful performances we missed out on with his passing.
This is a book of raw material. His thoughts both harsh and funny. The frequent mentions of his wife's birthday was endearing. His constant battle with the accumulation of stuff and its purging was very relatable. His panic about having molds done of his head was also relatable. In 7 attempts to get any MRIs done I have succeeded at only one. I think next time I give it a try I will say to myself "If Alan can do it so can I"... I'll probably still need a medication...
I don't have the book on me so I may come back and edit to add more but this was one line that has truly stuck with me and how I think about all my dear friends.
"It is a room full of people you could have a breakdown in front of which is always reassuring."
Do I miss Alan after all this time?
Always.
This is a book of raw material. His thoughts both harsh and funny. The frequent mentions of his wife's birthday was endearing. His constant battle with the accumulation of stuff and its purging was very relatable. His panic about having molds done of his head was also relatable. In 7 attempts to get any MRIs done I have succeeded at only one. I think next time I give it a try I will say to myself "If Alan can do it so can I"... I'll probably still need a medication...
I don't have the book on me so I may come back and edit to add more but this was one line that has truly stuck with me and how I think about all my dear friends.
"It is a room full of people you could have a breakdown in front of which is always reassuring."
Do I miss Alan after all this time?
Always.
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