Litsy

so-so

I can say I listened to the audiobook from start to finish, but I can't say I absorbed all of it. When I was paying attention, Pacino's voice and his recounting of days gone by was on the whole a charming experience, but I found it very easy to drift off to other thoughts in the process. 1/

Robotswithpersonality 2/? There are sadder, darker moments interwoven, but my overall impression is of an older gentleman reminiscing, recounting for a grandchild all those moments they'd want to hear about him experiencing first hand, the milestones. His mother's influence and loss is clearly a thread throughout the narrative, and as with Richards' biography, I'm left with the impression that this individual loves and admires the craft 5d

Robotswithpersonality 3/3 involved in his profession, that his work has been pivotal, primary, in his life. If you want details, maybe pick up the print version, or make sure you're not distracted or sleepy while listening to audio only. 😅
⚠️mention of mother's suicide attempt, mention of friend experiencing single episode of child abuse/SA, alcoholism 5d

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bunneeboy

Sonny Boy: A Memoir | Al Pacino

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This guy, and his wonderful stories!

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dariazeoli

Sonny Boy: A Memoir | Al Pacino

I realize that most average humans don‘t read 5 books a YEAR, but this was a low month for me. Such is life working in greeting cards when Christmas is coming. 😴

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booklover3258

Putting the Rabbit in the Hat | Brian Cox

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What a great and interesting book and love his narration throughout the book.

For the rest of the review, visit my Vlog at:

https://youtube.com/shorts/93rCHuQW3Dc?feature=share

Enjoy!

Pruzy You are not serious people! 1mo

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Amiable

Sonny Boy: A Memoir | Al Pacino

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I don‘t think Al Pacino had a ghostwriter and instead penned his own memoir. Which is pretty amazing! On the other hand, it reads like Al Pacino didn‘t have a ghostwriter, and he penned his own memoir. 🤷🏻‍♀️ It‘s not the most well-written book I‘ve ever read. Then again, it isn‘t the worst. So. If you are a fan and want to read Al‘s thoughts on acting and life, pick it up. It‘s a fairly quick read.

Suet624 Probably more fun to listen to? Does he read his own book? 1mo

Amiable @Suet624 Yes, I think he does. I‘m not a big audiobook person, though. But I agree —if you like audiobooks, this would probably be better in that format. 1mo

Suet624 I can do memoirs and nonfiction on audio. Fiction, not so much. 1mo

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SmartBookWorms

Sonny Boy: A Memoir | Al Pacino

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A Five Star rating for Sonny Boy by Al Pacino

Al Pacino's “Sonny Boy“ is an absolute must-read for anyone interested in acting, Hollywood, or simply a compelling life story. This memoir is a raw and honest look at Pacino's journey from a childhood in the South Bronx to becoming one of the most celebrated actors of our time...

The full Deep Dive review of this book can be watched from our YouTube channel...
https://youtu.be/LdwWBUY_qIQ

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LibrarianRyan

Shipped | Karrie Roman

Two packages out today.

#hauntedhallowsswap @wanderinglynn

#allhallowsreadswap @MaleficentBookDragon

wanderinglynn Yay! 🎃🧡 2mo

TheBookHippie The planner in me wants to know if you plan on hosting the holiday card exchange again this year 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 2mo

LibrarianRyan @TheBookHippie you betcha. I should be back to my normal non crazy schedule in about 2 weeks!!!! 2mo

TheBookHippie @LibrarianRyan 🤣 2mo

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AileenRR

Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories | Kelly Ripa

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Cute stories; some funny, some corny, some sweet

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JenlovesJT47

Jimmy Stewart and His Poems | James Stewart

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I‘m a huge fan of Old Hollywood & Jimmy Stewart is one of my faves. This short collection of poetry is a must for any of his fans. He gives a brief story about the background and why he wrote each poem. You can hear his personality come through in each one. Especially worth reading for the last one about his dog, Beau. 🐶 4⭐️ #poetry #OldHollywood #JimmyStewart #dogs

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