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Making It So: A Memoir
Making It So: A Memoir | Patrick Stewart
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The long-awaited memoir from iconic, beloved actor and living legend Sir Patrick Stewart! From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generations with his indelible command of stage and screen. Now, he presents his long-awaited memoir, Making It So, a revealing portrait of an artist whose astonishing life--from his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, England, to the heights of Hollywood and worldwide acclaim--proves a story as exuberant, definitive, and enduring as the author himself.
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HiMyNames_Alyssa
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This man. I tell ya. I grew up watching Sci fi with my dad and TNG was my favorite. I've loved Patrick Stewart ever since. Shakespeare, American Dad, Dickens, the whole lot.
"Are you anybody?" You're more than anybody Sir Stewart, you're somebody to so many people.

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MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm
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My choice off my wishlist is Making it So: A Memoir by Patrick Stewart. ❤️ Thank you @TheSpineView for doing a giveaway! ❤️

#Two4Tuesday #TuesdayGiveaway

TheSpineView Good luck 🤞 4mo
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Balibee146
Making It So: A Memoir | Patrick Stewart
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BAIL.... Only managed 55 tedious self congratulatory pages. This gave me the ick before I even got to the icky parts of his story. Will stick to enjoying his acting only.

Switching to a #kindle read for evening and getting my inner trekkie on

RamsFan1963 Great book, but Stewart does come off as a cad for his infidelities 7mo
Balibee146 @RamsFan1963 thanks yeah I had an inkling this was part of the story 7mo
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Pedrocamacho
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This made for delightful listening while walking my dog over the last 8-9 days. Enjoyed learning about Stewart‘s young life and career. Overall, it was a fun listen 🙂

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Robotswithpersonality
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A truly delightful listening experience. Stewart is honest about his flaws, vulnerable in his insecurities and the dark moments he experienced as a child, but the majority of this book reads as a rose-coloured glance back over a life well-lived. He manages both gratitude for the opportunities, and calm statements of where his hard work contributed to his success. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? While there are a slew of names dropped, they feel like the billing required to tell his life story and how staggering some new experiences were. Didn't love hearing about the infidelity, but I am so happy he seems to have got love and marriage right the third time. 9mo
Robotswithpersonality 3/4 Most obvious in the scant coverage of moments with his children of his first marriage, and the subsuming of moments with the previous two wives for relating moments with the current, the book makes it clear that Stewart is an actor before anything else. It may be hard to relate to that choice of career or that level of dedication, but he likely wouldn't be among the most vivid media moments of my childhood without that drive. 9mo
Robotswithpersonality 4/4 And he seems to be such a gentle soul in his relationships with fellow actors. I'll admit to being pleasantly surprised that a man in his eighties is as enlightened (dare I say lefty) in his views.
Definitely go for the audiobook on this one.
⚠️Spousal abuse, child abuse
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Texreader I‘ve always loved him as an actor. Not sure I have the courage to see the less than lovely bad side 9mo
Robotswithpersonality @Texreader Honestly, compared to the Hollywood scandals over the years, Stewart's 'bad side' is really mild. [The warnings refer to what he suffered, rather than inflicted]. 9mo
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Sharpeipup
Making It So: A Memoir | Patrick Stewart
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Engage. 🎧

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RamsFan1963
Making It So: A Memoir | Patrick Stewart
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1. Tagged. My only 5 🌟 read for January
2. Dhalgren - Samuel R. Delaney. #ClassicLSFBC I first read this when I was 15-16 and while I don't remember a lot of the plot, I do remember it made me feel awkward and uncomfortable at time. I'm sure it was some of the sexual situations, which shouldn't bother me 44 years later lol

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

TheSpineView I am looking forward to reading Dhalgren. Thanks for playing! 9mo
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wanderinglynn
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#unpopularopinion

I tried, I really tried. I thought listening to the audiobook would be lovely since Patrick Stewart has a great speaking voice. However, I just found it tedious and cringy. I felt that it's read without any insight, without reflection, and without emotion. Needless to say, I was disappointed and couldn't push myself to finish it. Since it was due back at the library, I decided to just call it quits.

Caroline2 Oh that‘s disappointing 🫤 9mo
wanderinglynn @Caroline2 there are a ton of 4 & 5 star reviews. Mine is a minority opinion. 9mo
dabbe #hailthebail! 💜🩶💜 9mo
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RamsFan1963 I enjoyed it, but different strokes for different folks. Not every book is meant for every person. 9mo
wanderinglynn @RamsFan1963 I think I might have enjoyed it a bit more had I read a physical copy. 🤷🏼‍♀️ oh well, as you say, not every book. 9mo
TieDyeDude There are some celebrities whose work I enjoy immensely, but I'm just not interested in their life outside of the roles they chose. I don't imagine Mr. Stewart's life has been super unique. My favorite recent celeb bios on audiobook have been Danny Trejo (interesting life), Minnie Driver (unique format and fun stories), and Stanley Tucci (food-focused memoir was different). 9mo
wanderinglynn @TieDyeDude ooh, I bet Danny Trejo‘s bio is so interesting. And you‘re right. Stewart‘s life isn‘t that unique. 9mo
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RamsFan1963
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07/150 The first 5🌟 book of 2024. I know its early, but I think this will end up on my list as one of the best of the year. I recommend the audiobook version, not just because Stewart has an amazingly commanding voice, but he's also a natural born storyteller. He had me laughing out loud several times.
7th book finished for #JumpStart2024 @Lizpixie and #Readaway2024 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES @Andrew65 3rd book finished for #JoyousJanuary

Megabooks This was on my best of 2023 list. Fantastic memoir! 10mo
DieAReader 🥳Fantastic! 10mo
Andrew65 Looks a good read. Well done 👏👏👏 10mo
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HiMyNames_Alyssa
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I asked for books for Christmas and I received 😊📚
We just did our gifts with my in-laws. And I got all of these from my MIL from my wishlist. I'm so happy 😌

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RamsFan1963
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I was planning on The Atlas Complex being my next audiobook listen. However, while waiting for my preorder Tuesday on Audible, my library hold came early, as it often does. I guess I could have pushed it back, but I've been looking forward to hearing Stewart tell his life story. So far it's been excellent, I made the right choice.

Megabooks This was a top 5 memoir for me last year. Enjoy! 10mo
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Erynecki
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Yes, a memoir, but really more a collection of all his best stories. And he is an engaging storyteller. My biggest takeaway… make the best of all your opportunities, even the ones that seem less than compelling.

Megabooks Great takeaway! 10mo
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JoeMo
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This is m absolutely delightfu….I loved listening to the audio version read by Sir Patty Stew himself.

Having finished this a few weeks ago the following still stands out: 1) he‘s been alive a very long time as his early childhood reads like a Dickens novel, 2) actors are really insecure 3) I‘m relieved that he took Star Trek TNG seriously and 4) I give him kudos for admitting he‘s imperfect at various points.

This is a must read for all fans!

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Hooked_on_books
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I‘m so glad I listened to this one! I was afraid it would be overly long, but it‘s really well done. The pacing is good, and it‘s well balanced emotionally. It never bogs down anywhere and I just plain enjoyed it. I‘m less thrilled that he‘s married to a woman half his age, but there you go. 🤨

Amiable I‘m on the waitlist at my library for it! I almost never do audiobooks but I‘m making an exception with this one—I love listening to him talk. 😀 11mo
Bookzombie I didn‘t realize he was married to someone so much younger. All I can think is please don‘t be a Pacino or De Niro. 😏 (edited) 11mo
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Hooked_on_books
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I just got infinitely cooler today, when I learned I share a birthday with Patrick Stewart! So cool! 🤩

AmyG Nice! My big share is Kim Kardashian. 😳🤣 (edited) 11mo
Hooked_on_books @AmyG Oh no! 😂 I also share mine with Harrison Ford. Very cool! And…Cheech Marin. 🤷🏼‍♀️ 11mo
The_Book_Ninja @Hooked_on_books I share mine with a “medicinal” marijuanilla smoker too: Snoop Dogg 11mo
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AmyG Harrison Ford is a good one. Cheech Marin 🤣 11mo
GingerAntics Nice!!! 11mo
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BC_Dittemore
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First of all, I had to listen to this on audiobook; Sir Patrick just has the type of voice that is both commanding and inviting. And his performance did not disappoint!

There are times when he is cringingly honest, which I appreciate. But there are also times when he is overly sentimental, which is probably the book‘s most obvious shortcoming.

The stuff about his early childhood is gold, and it was fun hearing Picard drop so many F-bombs.

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Bluebird
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Doing great with my goal to get to some nonfiction this month.

I don‘t read many celeb bios but I had to read this one. From Thespian in the RSC to Captain of the Enterprise! He‘s such a versatile artist! This book totally met my expectations. Irreverent at times. Heartfelt at others. Apologetic when needed. So many moments that captured my interest. My favorite was his meeting with Sting. I won‘t say more…read it for yourself. 😀. #doublespin

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 11mo
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Soubhiville
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I laughed and also was conflicted about having Patrick Stewart‘s memoir, the best of October Nonfiction, face off against Terry Pratchett‘s biography! Two of my favorite men! Ultimately Rob Wilkin‘s perfect portrayal won for me. So funny that the only two memoir/ biography in the brackets so far this year had to face each other.

Megabooks Stewart was one of my fave memoirs this year too! 12mo
Amiable I want to read Stewart‘s book, too—I‘m waiting for the audiobook from my library. I never listen to audiobooks but I love the sound of his voice so I‘ll make an exception for this one! 12mo
jewright My husband is obsessed with _Star Trek_, and our favorite is the one with Stewart. I love his voice too! 12mo
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Soubhiville
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My October wrap up is a bit light, but I traveled a bit and life has been a lot lately.

I don‘t think I rated any of these fiction at 5 stars, but my favorites were Empire of Wild and Go As a River. I did very much enjoy my only Nonfiction of the month, Making It So.

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Making It So is going to be my next book purchase. I can‘t wait! But my husband and I have a strict rule about not buying ourselves anything between Halloween and Christmas. 😅 12mo
Soubhiville @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm do you do audiobooks? If you can get it on Libby on audio from your library, you really should hear it in his voice 💕 12mo
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Typically no, I have trouble paying attention when I‘m listening instead of reading. But I might have to make an exception for Sir Patrick Stewart. 😍 12mo
AmyG Just reserved Making It So from Libby. Thank you! 12mo
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CatLass007
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I have the book but I haven‘t started it yet. But this is how I remember the ceremony.

Ruthiella 😂😂😂 12mo
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AvidReader25
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I grew up loving The Next Generation, I‘m a huge Shakespeare fan, so much of this was right up my alley. I do think it was too long, but I enjoyed learning about his humble childhood and slow rise to fame. He was blindly ambitions and his choices certainly hurt his family, but he is unflinching honest, even about his stuffy work attitude in the ‘90s. It felt like he‘d grown as a person. Enjoyable even if it was overly long at near 500 pages.

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Sara_Planz
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Of course we all know Sir Patrick Stewart from Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men series, truly beloved in both. But he has an incredible body of work long before Starfleet came calling. From his childhood in Yorkshire to his stage career, readers will get to know the man behind so many legendary roles. I loved his honesty, perseverance, and passion for his work, and it really comes through as he walks you through his life story.

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Soubhiville
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I loved The Next Generation. My family watched together every week. I‘ve been a PS fan ever since. His sonnet readings during lockdown were a daily highlight for me.

Hearing his memoir in his own voice was the only way to read it for me. His childhood and personal life were unknown to me, so seeing that behind the screen and off the stage part was insightful. I enjoyed his school stories most I think. And his regrets in relationships.

Bklover I loved his sonnet readings during covid lockdown! 13mo
5feet.of.fury His voice is gorgeous! That‘s really the only way 13mo
dabbe He was an incredible MACBETH, too. Love him! #makeitsonumberone 🖤🧡🖤 13mo
Hooked_on_books He has such a wonderful voice. This would probably be worth it for that alone. 13mo
Soubhiville @5feet.of.fury @Hooked_on_books Agreed, I love his voice so much! 13mo
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Magdalenka
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I have been waiting for this book for such a long time , I am fascinated by his story … let‘s read

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Megabooks
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How can one not adore Sir Patrick Stewart?! In this lushly voiced memoir, Patrick sticks to the highlights his career without delving too much into his adult personal life. He starts with his rather Dickensian childhood in North Yorkshire in the 40s and shared many stories about his time in RSC. I loved reading about his friendship with Vivien Leigh! There are great anecdotes from the Enterprise, but less time is spent on his subsequent gigs.

Megabooks It was super interesting to read about his techniques for understanding these Shakespearian characters. And what a great book to complete my reading goal!! 🎉🎉 (edited) 13mo
BarbaraBB 365 books? Wow! Incredible Meg 🙌🏽 13mo
AmyG What @BarbaraBB said. WOW. I bow to you! 🎉🙌🏻🤣 13mo
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julesG Congratulations!!! Wonderful book goal! 13mo
Deblovestoread Well done, Meg! 🙌🏼🎉 13mo
Meshell1313 Holy. Moly. 🙌🎉 13mo
Megabooks @BarbaraBB @AmyG @julesG @Deblovestoread @Meshell1313 thanks to each of you!!! 😁🫶🏻 I‘ve set a bit more stretch goals for page count and audio hours so 🤞🏻 I make them too! 13mo
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Megabooks
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I started SirPatStew‘s 19 hour(!!) memoir on audio today! He is such an interesting guy. In the first chapter now (chapters are looooong) about his virtually Dickensian childhood in North Yorkshire around WWII. #NewReleaseTuesday

But honestly, if you‘re going to listen to a long audio, what better voice could you get?!

DinoMom I love him so much! This is up next in my audio books 13mo
Megabooks @DinoMom I hope you enjoy it too! 13mo
Soubhiville I‘m hoping to listen to this in October as well 🙂. I also love him! His sonnet readings were a highlight of my days during lockdown. 13mo
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Aimeesue O Captain, my Captain! 13mo
Cinfhen I‘m no Trekkie but I bet this audio is FAB!!! 13mo
julesG Just downloaded it. 13mo
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