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Stories I Only Tell My Friends Audiobook Review

 


 

Stories I Only Tell My Friends – An Audio Book Review

 

  • Author: Rob Lowe
  • Narrated by: Rob Lowe
  • Length: 9 hours and 11 minutes
  • Unabridged
  • Genre: Autobiography

 
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Stories I Only Tell My Friends Audio Book Summary:

 

Rob Lowe was a well-known child and teen actor in Hollywood during the heydays of his career. It also painted him as a sort of loose cannon and wild child among his peers. Now in his mid 40’s, Rob Lowe opens up on his experiences growing up within the glamour of Tinsle Town and how his early mistakes helped him better himself as he grew older. Rob Lowe is still up to this day a devoted husband and a proud father for which he says is his biggest accomplishments.

One of the most interesting aspects about this audiobook is that it paints Rob Lowe in a different light that most people have not seen yet. He shows a fascinating talent when it comes to writing and demonstrates his flair with an intriguing and personal account of his life. Rob Lowe narrates this audiobook such passion and his voice truly delivers a heartfelt tell all story that it feels as if you are simply having a nice chat with a friend. At the end of this audiobook, you will find that this is not an autobiography that is chockfull of interesting expose; instead it is an autobiography of a man pouring his heart for all to see. Keep a close listen for some of Lowe’s impressive impersonations that will surely put a smile on your face.
 

One reason to listen:

Rob Lowe offers something different in this autobiography audiobook. It really shows another part of the actor that would help inspire others to better themselves as he wears his heart on his sleeve and peppers his story with honest humor that will give put a warm smile on your face.
 


 

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Reactions:

 
“Rob Lowe can add “superb storyteller” to his resume with this book. He keeps your attention, in many instances, he leaves you astonished at the twists and turns of his life. You may find yourself asking, “how was he there in that place?” For someone under the age of 50, he has been close to events and people who have made a significant and lasting impact on our times and culture essentially by being a good-looking actor who has taken on astonishing roles that were not “lost” on him. He gives a great accounting of his life at many vantage points from his 5-year-old childhood impressions to his “brat pack” celebrity and into the clarity of adulthood. This is a very interesting and absorbing read from a most unexpected source.” – N. Belle
 


 

“I wasn’t expecting this, but this was my best listen is a long, long time. Rob Lowe has great stories, shows great heart and his narration is as good as it gets. Highly, highly recommended.” – Jon
 



 

“I hate to admit it, but I was very surprised to find the writing by Mr. Lowe to be so deep. The account of his interesting life would be an entertaining read. However, his thoughtful, near-philosophical written analysis of his path to maturity is beautiful. Several times, I thought, “The writer of this book could easily have been a very successful writer!” His choice of words is almost poetic at times. Who knew Mr. Lowe had these hidden talents! Listening to the audio adds depth…his own emphasis and emotion about his own life! GREAT READ!” – Gwen
 


 

“I loved this book! I felt like I was sitting in my kitchen with Rob Lowe drinking coffee and telling stories. I was surprised I liked it as much as I did. He left out some juicy parts but I’m hoping for a follow-up.” – Katheyrne
 



 

“It’s not that this book is bad or boring…it’s just kinda…middle of the road. And dare i say…pretentious? Lowe talks a lot about what a good guy he is and what an artist he considers himself, but glosses over his alcoholism and the underage sex scandal that was a huge black mark on his career. He paints himself as an “aw shucks”, Hollywood innocent when he began his career, with only the occasional admission of hard partying and girls. Seems suspect, especially because I’m old enough to remember the 80s rat pack phenomenon.In any case, the best parts are when he talks about the “wild west of hollywood” back in the day, when he first arrived, and the auditioning process–the other not-yet celebrities he was friends and competitors with and how they were just kids having a good time in Malibu. With that said, he’s an excellent narrator. It is his own story, after all, but he doesn’t over do it and he knows when to act out the other characters and does so convincingly.” – S
 

Score on Audible: 4.4 out of 5
Score on Amazon: 4.3 out of 5

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