Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (901 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0812977521 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 252 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Picking up where his bestselling memoir Never Have Your Dog Stuffed left off–having been saved by emergency surgery after nearly dying on a mountaintop in Chile–beloved actor and acclaimed author Alan Alda offers an insightful and funny look at some impossible questions he’s asked himself over the years: What do I value? What, exactly, is the good life? (And what does that even mean?) Here, Alda listens in on things he’s heard himself saying at critical points in his life–from the turbulence of the sixties, to his first Broadway show, to the birth of his children, to the ache of September 11, and beyond. His words of inspiration would be a perfect gift for a college grad or for anyone facing major life changes.”–Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Smart, engaged, funny and observant.”–San Antonio Express-News. Reflecting on the transitions in his life and in all our lives, he notices that “doorways are where the truth is told,” and wonders if there’s one thing–art, activism, family, money, fame–that could lead to a “life of meaning.” In a book that is candid, wise, and as questioning as it is incisive, Alda amuses and moves us with his uniquely hilarious meditations on questions great and small.Praise for Things I Overheard While Talking
(Sept.)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. To make his new life as meaningful as possible, he wanted to remember those rare moments when a special stillness had come over him, the kind that hits you when you hear something that goes to the core of who you think you are. He phrases it differently for each audience, but the message is consistent: It's not what you do in life, but how you do it. His words of inspiration would be a perfect gift for a college grad or for anyone facing major life changes. Rogers for grownups. From Publishers Weekly After actor Alda (Never Have Your Dog Stuffed) recovered from a nearly fatal intestinal obstruction, he decided to live as if he'd been given a second life. These were moments when he'd had some understanding ab
He is married to the children’s book author and photographer Arlene Alda. His avid interest in science has led to his hosting PBS’s Scientific American Frontiers for eleven years. He played Hawkeye Pierce for eleven years on the television series M*A*S*H, has acted in, written, and directed many feature films, and has appeared often on Broadway. Alan A
amazonalto said Terrific book. As good as "Never Have Your Dog Stuffedetc" - sorry, the full exact title escapes me right this moment. If you liked one you'll enjoy both. They are different though - so not just a case of 'more of the same'. I think it's greatkind of ironic that they've turned both books into audiobooks now too, because when you read Alan Alda's writing, you can hear him reading to you already.now if you choose the audiobooks it will actually be his voice.. "Thought provoking & inspirational" according to Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. Whether or not you know who Alan Alda is, or what you may or may not think of his acting, this book is for those who just want to experience experience, and maybe gain some inspiration. This book certainly gave me that. I read his first book, "Never have your dog stuffed" and love it, but I think I loved this one more. Something about sharing in experiences and insight, especially "listening" to his speeches and thoughts on a variety of subjects, but the main subject is life. As he writes, "the meaning of life is life." I was caught by those words. Thanks for the Thoughts I always thought I'd like Alan Alda if I met him. I loved his Hawkeyes in MASH, I enjoyed all the films he was in, and I especially enjoyed being there with him when his curiosity led down many paths on his Scientific American series.The thoughts and ruminations in this book did catch my interest and make me think too. They pointed me in unexpected directions. They made me reflect on my own history, my own beliefs, the way to look at my own past, present and future. Alan Alda's company was congenial while I absorbed the wisdom he shared. I think I