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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
The ending is a little abrupt, but otherwise this was enjoyable. I'm not sure I would have liked it as much if I hadn't listened to it read by the author. I'm glad Mulgrew got to see her daughter again but would have liked more than the initial meeting.
This book is written sort of how Kate Mulgrew talks - which proves to me that she actually wrote most of it and didn't have it ghosted. The problem is that it reads like she talks - sort of halted and self important.
Very interesting memoir. It leaves a lot hanging though which was a bit frustrating. However, I really enjoyed reading about Kate Mulgrew's theater history, which was unknown to me prior to this book.
I have always loved everything about Cpt. Kathryn Janeway of Star Trek: Voyager. I had no knowledge of Kate Mulgrew's stage career before Star Trek. The audiobook is definitely the way to go with this one since it's read by the author -- she's fanatic. My only complaint is that it ended rather abruptly. Of course, that's her choice, but I wanted more of her story.
I'm not usually a biography person, but I was 8 when Voyager premiered and have admired Kate Mulgrew ever since. Her writing turns melodramatic at times, but I think it's to be expected given the kind of actress she is (that is not a dig).
The first woman Starship Captain lives up to her title. I read this only because of Janeway - and she fits the persona. Really, some harrowing experiences; she lived through them, then pushed forward. Kate Mulgrew. Tough. I believe her, born with teeth.
I'm going to start off by saying that Mulgrew really is a fabulous narrator. I realize this is her own book, but this is the second audiobook I've listened to that she has narrated (The first was The Fireman by Joe Hill). Both were amazing -- she is incredibly engaging.
So, she was really fun to listen to, and man has she had a hell of a life.... I think I most enjoyed hearing about her growing up and her family, particularly when she talked about her mother and her two sisters. The section of the book where she talks about Tessa was by turns particularly heartwarming and heartbreaking.
I was less interested in the men in Mulgrew's life, with the exception of Tim Hagen. Mulgrew seems like such a smart, kick-ass, strong woman, although her tastes in men seemed to be less than stellar. Not that she should be judged in that -- she's in the same boat with plenty of others. Her discussion of Hagen in particular, though, was both more frustrating and more sweet than her Italian lover (that was bad news from the start), and her marriage to Robert Egan.
Another favorite part was when Mulgrew talked about Star Trek. I never watched Voyager (or any other Star Trek show for that matter), but it was the work of hers I was most familiar with (outside of Orange is the New Black . I enjoyed her audition stories, and learning about how she found out about the role.
I also found myself invested in what would happen with the daughter she gave up for adoption. It just so happens I'm reading a fiction book at the same time with a main character who was adopted, so there was an interesting kind of symmetry in reading both at the same time, and seeing how each situation would resolve itself.
The biggest gripe I have about Born with Teeth is that sometimes the language was just a little over the top for me -- kind of flowery and dramatic. I suppose that fits Mulgrew's personality, but it was just too much at times. A minor gripe for an overall engaging and interesting look into Mulgrew's life and personality.
So, she was really fun to listen to, and man has she had a hell of a life.... I think I most enjoyed hearing about her growing up and her family, particularly when she talked about her mother and her two sisters. The section of the book where she talks about Tessa was by turns particularly heartwarming and heartbreaking.
I was less interested in the men in Mulgrew's life, with the exception of Tim Hagen. Mulgrew seems like such a smart, kick-ass, strong woman, although her tastes in men seemed to be less than stellar. Not that she should be judged in that -- she's in the same boat with plenty of others. Her discussion of Hagen in particular, though, was both more frustrating and more sweet than her Italian lover (that was bad news from the start), and her marriage to Robert Egan.
Another favorite part was when Mulgrew talked about Star Trek. I never watched Voyager (or any other Star Trek show for that matter), but it was the work of hers I was most familiar with (outside of Orange is the New Black . I enjoyed her audition stories, and learning about how she found out about the role.
I also found myself invested in what would happen with the daughter she gave up for adoption. It just so happens I'm reading a fiction book at the same time with a main character who was adopted, so there was an interesting kind of symmetry in reading both at the same time, and seeing how each situation would resolve itself.
The biggest gripe I have about Born with Teeth is that sometimes the language was just a little over the top for me -- kind of flowery and dramatic. I suppose that fits Mulgrew's personality, but it was just too much at times. A minor gripe for an overall engaging and interesting look into Mulgrew's life and personality.
I've thought this was a very well-written book, with a lot of humor and well-turned phrases. I thought it was strongest when discussing her daily work life and her family. As a huge Star Trek fan, I was a bit disappointed about how little of the book was about something that took 7 years of her life, as well with the fact that she wrote it as if Deep Space Nine and Avery Brooks never existed; which was a bit of an odd oversight. I also was sad that it ended so soon (as it would have been great to see what her perspective was on herlatest 15 years of life). However, I guess there just has to be a Part Two! I would certainly read it.
After reading the Gabrielle Union biography "We're going to need more wine", this book was utterly disappointing, and well, it was just so 'white.'
I love a good memoir. The beautiful woman on the cover of Born with Teeth is the actress, Kate Mulgrew. I met her as Red, one of my favorite characters on “Orange is the New Black,” but she had quite a long and accomplished acting career before that, including training with Stella Adler and lots of stage work with the best in the biz, like Richard Burton. She’s got quite a following for her role on Star Trek as the first female starship commander, and she’s done lots of stage, film and TV work.
This book is very personal, though. Mulgrew gave a child up for adoption when she was very young, and she spent most of her life regretting that decision and trying to find her again. She writes honestly about all aspects of her life, including major trauma, family, ambition, friendships, and romance—the good and the bad—with openness, humor and love. It was a privilege to drop into her life through her words.
This book is very personal, though. Mulgrew gave a child up for adoption when she was very young, and she spent most of her life regretting that decision and trying to find her again. She writes honestly about all aspects of her life, including major trauma, family, ambition, friendships, and romance—the good and the bad—with openness, humor and love. It was a privilege to drop into her life through her words.