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A review by rainbowofcrazy
Making It So by Patrick Stewart
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
I loved this book. The audiobook is practically a requirement over the visual book because Sir Pat Stew is just *such* a delight to listen to. I didn't really know much at all about our dear author; so learning about his life and upbringing was fascinating. He covers everything from his childhood growing up in a poorer household in Mirfield (with no plumbing or refrigeration!), to developing an interest in theatre and acting, to love, loss, lifelong friendships, and working all kinds of jobs to fulfill his dream of attending theatre school. There are so many highs and lows and he doesn't sugar coat anything, especially not himself. (knowing that he cheated on his past spouses was disappointing ngl)
I have a confession: I am not a Trekkie. I don't dislike it; I just never watched it growing up. But ya damn right I got excited the moment he was introduced to the Star Trek world and when his TV and movie career really took off. (as well as his bromance with Ian McKellen!) He recounts a lot from The Next Generation days, from the audition, the beginning of filming, to the show's initial success, the movies, and Star Trek: Picard. And I'm proof that you don't need to be a Trekkie to enjoy every word. Most of the book actually focuses on his love of the theatre and Shakespeare, and I thoroughly enjoyed all of those stories as well. It was a delight to listen to and the pure joy he has for the stage and acting in general was heartwarming and inspiring.
The writing is honest and interesting and thoughtful, and he's got a great sense of humour. ("This was my first time seeing caviar, let alone eating it, and I didn't know the protocol!") The audiobook is a hefty 19 hours (which became much longer for me because I tend to stop and start and go back many times) BUT it was completely worth it and I was never bored at any point. This was a lovely treat and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Would listen to again!
I have a confession: I am not a Trekkie. I don't dislike it; I just never watched it growing up. But ya damn right I got excited the moment he was introduced to the Star Trek world and when his TV and movie career really took off. (as well as his bromance with Ian McKellen!) He recounts a lot from The Next Generation days, from the audition, the beginning of filming, to the show's initial success, the movies, and Star Trek: Picard. And I'm proof that you don't need to be a Trekkie to enjoy every word. Most of the book actually focuses on his love of the theatre and Shakespeare, and I thoroughly enjoyed all of those stories as well. It was a delight to listen to and the pure joy he has for the stage and acting in general was heartwarming and inspiring.
The writing is honest and interesting and thoughtful, and he's got a great sense of humour. ("This was my first time seeing caviar, let alone eating it, and I didn't know the protocol!") The audiobook is a hefty 19 hours (which became much longer for me because I tend to stop and start and go back many times) BUT it was completely worth it and I was never bored at any point. This was a lovely treat and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Would listen to again!