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madzsmiled's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Miriam Margoyles is an amazing woman, actor, comedian, and frankly, writer. Her stories are filled with vivid images, told in a slapdash way that feels like I'm talking the woman herself. Her ruminations on acting and politics are honest and funny. Overall, it's a wonderful read.
cerisecarrot's review against another edition
4.0
Probably more a 3.5. Definitely can tell Miriam wrote it herself! Perhaps expected more comedy in it. Did have a couple of laugh out loud moments though.
allthingschloslibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
5.0
slut4pennywise's review against another edition
funny
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lighthearted
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medium-paced
3.5
Interesting.
followingcharlie's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved this autobiography. She is a straight talking woman but has a lot to share that should/could resonate with us all, albeit we might not use some of the foul language that she uses but I’m ok with how she tells it as after all it’s her biography and that’s how she speaks, so it's ok with me. The title of the book says it all really, she lays it all out including her sexual encounters over the years (which I think would make some cringe) but again, her story, her right to include whatever she wants! And she also relays all of her acting and radio adventures and clearly shares the love of the key people in her life as well as shaming those that she feels need shaming too. She has a wonderful way of retelling her amazing life experiences with warmth, enthusiasm, humour, theatrical drama and emotion. I loved hearing about her family, Jewish upbringing and how she has continued with her Jewish routes throughout her life, albeit not in a religious way. I would love to ask her over for dinner as she has so many wonderful and interesting stories to tell, although I would need her to promise to let us know before she farts ;-) thank you Mariam, really good read!
hordawn's review against another edition
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lighthearted
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4.5