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A review by kimball_hansen
A Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston
4.0
4.5 stars. Finally a good book by someone famous/in Hollywood. I've read a lot of cheap books by them and Bryan Cranston redeemed that crappy industry. The only unfortunate part of reading this is that I haven't seen Breaking Bad. It'd have appreciated the book more since he talks about the show.
I like that he learned how to work hard as a kid. This was a quality book especially written by someone in show business. He puts to shame [a:Alec Baldwin|1414078|Alec Baldwin|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1374483729p2/1414078.jpg] and those other filthy liberals. I love how the events that occurred in his life shaped his acting career. And how they all worked perfectly for the next chapters to unfold. Reminds me of [a:Chesley B. Sullenberger|2901015|Chesley B. Sullenberger|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1255569230p2/2901015.jpg].
That two year motorcycle adventure that he took with his brother was so neat. And how he found his calling in life reminded me when I was on my cross country biking trip and how I discovered I wanted to (then) be a teacher. I love this quote "I will pursue something that I love and hopefully get good at it rather than something that I'm good at but I don't love."
The story when his dad told a guy to pull over for cutting him off in traffic was funny. Bryan's dad punched the guy then went back to the car while his boys were watching and drove off.
That defining moment in his school play when he said the wrong line was interesting. Had a person been there to reassure and explain things to him could have changed and shaped his whole life differently. I think everyone has a defining moment like that. I wonder what mine would be.
Some other neat quotes:
The adult within us needs to keep an eye on our inner child.
If your home life is saying it allows you to go insane with your work.
Everyone needs a champion.
The job for parents is to consult a failure and nurture the hunger.
Being afraid can be a sign that you're doing something worthwhile.
I like that he learned how to work hard as a kid. This was a quality book especially written by someone in show business. He puts to shame [a:Alec Baldwin|1414078|Alec Baldwin|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1374483729p2/1414078.jpg] and those other filthy liberals. I love how the events that occurred in his life shaped his acting career. And how they all worked perfectly for the next chapters to unfold. Reminds me of [a:Chesley B. Sullenberger|2901015|Chesley B. Sullenberger|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1255569230p2/2901015.jpg].
That two year motorcycle adventure that he took with his brother was so neat. And how he found his calling in life reminded me when I was on my cross country biking trip and how I discovered I wanted to (then) be a teacher. I love this quote "I will pursue something that I love and hopefully get good at it rather than something that I'm good at but I don't love."
The story when his dad told a guy to pull over for cutting him off in traffic was funny. Bryan's dad punched the guy then went back to the car while his boys were watching and drove off.
That defining moment in his school play when he said the wrong line was interesting. Had a person been there to reassure and explain things to him could have changed and shaped his whole life differently. I think everyone has a defining moment like that. I wonder what mine would be.
Some other neat quotes:
The adult within us needs to keep an eye on our inner child.
If your home life is saying it allows you to go insane with your work.
Everyone needs a champion.
The job for parents is to consult a failure and nurture the hunger.
Being afraid can be a sign that you're doing something worthwhile.