Life Itself Life Itself

Life Itself

A Memoir

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Publisher Description

Named one of the 100 greatest film books of all time by The Hollywood Reporter, this singular, warm-hearted, inspiring look at life itself is "the best thing Mr. Ebert has ever written" (Janet Maslin, New York Times). 

"To make ourselves unhappy is where all crime starts. We must try to contribute joy to the world. That is true no matter what our problems, our health, our circumstances. We must try. I didn't always know this, and am happy I lived long enough to find it out."

Roger Ebert was the best-known film critic of his time. He began reviewing films for the Chicago Sun-Times in1967, and was the first film critic ever to win a Pulitzer Prize. He appeared on television for four decades.

In 2006, complications from thyroid cancer treatment resulted in the loss of his abi)lity to eat, drink, or speak. But with the loss of his voice, Ebert became a more prolific and influential writer. And in Life Itself he told the full, dramatic story of his life and career.

In this candid, personal history, Ebert chronicled it all: his loves, losses, and obsessions; his struggle and recovery from alcoholism; his marriage; his politics; and his spiritual beliefs. He wrote about his years at the Sun-Times, his colorful newspaper friends, and his life-changing collaboration with Gene Siskel. He shared his insights into movie stars and directors like John Wayne and Martin Scorsese.

This is a story that only Roger Ebert could tell, filled with the same deep insight, dry wit, and sharp observations that his readers have long cherished,  
 

GENRE
Biographies & Memoirs
RELEASED
2011
September 13
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
448
Pages
PUBLISHER
Grand Central Publishing
SELLER
Hachette Digital, Inc.
SIZE
8
MB

Customer Reviews

Mmm Braaains ,

Leaves you content. Not happy, or sad—just content.

I picked up this book in hopes of learning more about Ebert's ascension into the world of film criticism (my dream job). What I quickly learned was that his title was something that defined him to the public, but as a person he is so much more.

Sad and depressing at times. Motivational at others. A detailed glimpse into the moments that make a man and the events that leave him capable of calling it a day.

joesinn ,

Obi Wan

Roger Ebert is a national treasure. And struck down like Obi Wan, he is more powerful than ever.

Bear Mc Bear ,

So where are the photos?

Promised in the book are photos, but there are none. There is no excuse for this. I feel cheated.

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