"I Remember Me" is entertainment and film legend Carl Reiner's autobiography in which he revisits the past 90 years of his rich and highly creative life.
Reiner begins with his early upbringing as a young Jewish boy growing up in the Bronx. His journey to the top ranks of the entertainment industry brought him in contact with almost every well-known television, movie and entertainment personality known to American audiences.
Reiner not only rubbed elbows with the greats of comedy -- he was instrumental in many of their careers and the shows that brought them fame and fortune.
His life as a father, a husband, and family man proves just as captivating as his relationships and interactions with celebrities. An extraordinarily gifted man himself, he parented gifted and highly successful children, all who have made a huge impact over the decades in their individual sphe res of influence.
It is not a stretch of the term to label Reiner a "revered comedic icon," and this audiobook is filled with just the type of humor and witty insight that fill his creative works.
"I Remember Me Audiobook" is 55 chapters chocked full of interactions with the likes of Mel Brooks, Dick Van Dyke, and a long stream of household names. He presents his life at Georgetown as well as his Army years. His beloved wife, Estelle, died at the age of 94, and he devotes part of his work to her, pulling out enough great stories to keep listeners interested for hours.
Throughout it all, his love of family, his pride in their accomplishments, his respect for his friends and an unequalled zest for life shines through.
Carl Reiner is an American author, actor and director, producer ad comedian. He has been a major influence upon most of the popular comedians for over half a century. He wa s born in the Bronx, New York, on March 20, 1922. He served in the U.S. Army as a trained radio operator beginning in 1942. He has won at least 12 Emmy Awards and one Grammy.
"Definitely needs more proofreading, but otherwise a pleasant and enjoyable read."
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Mickey (4 out of 5 stars)