Author: Rob Lowe
Narrator: Rob Lowe
Unabridged Length: 7 hrs, 35 mn.
Here is a summary of the book from the publisher's website:
When Rob Lowe's first book was published in 2011, he received the kind of rapturous reviews that writers dream of and rocketed to the top of the bestseller list. Now, in Love Life, he expands his scope, using stories and observations from his life in a poignant and humorous series of true tales about men and women, art and commerce, fathers and sons, addiction and recovery, and sex and love.
In Love Life, you will find stories about:
• Kissing Unexpectedly
• The secrets they don't teach you in acting school
• His great, great, great, great, great-grandfather's role in the American revolution
• Parks and Recreation, Behind the Candelabra, and Californication
• Trying to coach a kids' basketball team dominated by helicopter parents
• The hot tub at the Playboy mansion
• Starring in and producing a flop tv series
• Camping at Sea World
• Playing saxophone for president Bill Clinton
• The first journey to college with his son
• Warren Beatty
• The benefits of marriage
Throughout this entertaining book, you will find yourself in the presence of a master raconteur, a multi-talented performer whose love for life is as intriguing as his love life.
My Review:
Let me start by saying how much I appreciated this audiobook narrated by Rob Lowe. When I listened to Stories I Only Tell My Friends, I found myself laughing quite often. This book still had a few humorous moments, but overall it carried more of a serious tone. Lowe didn't hold back with his life experiences once again and my heart just melts as he proclaims his love for his wife.
When I think back on the book, it is hard to pick just one story that stuck with me more than any other. One instance that brought tears to my eyes is when he shared with us about his stint in rehab. This was obviously a turning point in his life as he came to accept how drugs and alcohol were controlling his life. The part that really got to me was the therapy session about the NFL player. How the entire group came together to support and comfort this man when no-one else would was beautiful.
The other "Holy Smokes" moment for me was when he was telling us about his experience with the Nip/Tuck television series. I absolutely loved this show, clearing my calendar once a week so as not to miss an episode. I won't say any more about this in case you are a Nip/Tuck fan too!
I truly enjoyed all Lowe's stories in this book and having him narrate just enhanced my listening experience. I was able to pick up on the love and emotions regarding the subjects he was talking about. With themes of love, family, career, and opportunities, you may enjoy this book as much as I did. I highly recommend this book for personal leisure or as a book club selection, especially if you are a fan of Rob Lowe.
My Rating: 5/5
Disclosure: This audiobook was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
4 comments:
He is an excellent narrator for sure. I liked this book a lot but enjoyed Stories I Only Tell My Friends more.
I have his first book but haven't gotten to it yet. I love him. I have since his brat pack days. And now he has those funny commercials out!
Kathy: I think I liked the first one more too.
Ti: The commercials are a hoot...and boy, is he refining with age or what???
I really enjoyed this one too - both of his audio books actually :)
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