Never Have Your Dog Stuffed (Abridged): And Other Things I've Learned Audiobook

" One of the only books that I openly laughed out loud. "

" I borrowed this audiobook from the library and felt like I struggled to start and finish every CD. It seemed like it was supposed to be a funny story about his life but it wasn't funny and was hard to stay connected. "

" I fully expected this book to be hilarious, but I guess that's where TV really messes with you. He is not Hawkeye Pierce, and I should have realized that before I started the book. It was a total surprise to learn about Alan Alda's life. The stories he relates appear candid, appropriately sober, and very interesting. His childhood in particular was far from typical. I didn't love the book, but I would recommend reading it. "

" Interesting and entertaining autobiography, read by the author (audiobook). "

" I don't know why I picked this up as usually I could care less about celebrity crap, but this was actually pretty interesting. Perhaps my love of MASH made me. Anyway, we get a lively memoir here. From travleing with his parents on the vaudeville circuit to the struggles to become an actor to MASH and beyond. I liked the inclusion of his involvement in various political campaigns--for the Equal Rights Amendment, for example. "

" Alan Alda tells about his life in an episodic, folksy way. I wish there were a bit more "meat" to this book, but what was there was certainly enjoyable. "

" I adore Alan Alda, and Hawkeye Pierce is definitely my favorite fictional character of all time. Having said that, Alda is a very nice, older guy now and I think that makes his writing a little boring and PC. I LOVE LOVE LOVE him, but I don't think writing is his strong suit. Sorry AA. Hawkeye for life if it helps ;) "

" An interesting and quick read. Alda gives us a look into his early days around vaudeville and burlesque, then eventually shows us how those days made him the person he grew to be. I was glad this was not a 'tell all' book, I'm so disgusted with seeing that kind of 'crap' on tv. I wouldn't call this a funny book but it does have it's humorous moments. If you are a fan of Alda's, you will want to read this one! Never Have Your Dog Stuffed And Other Things I've Learned "

" Alan Alda has a great sense of humor. This book offers a look into Alan Alda and shares things you probably neither knew nor suspected. "

" Light. Fluffy. Adorable and full of hijinks. Oh, Hawkeye. "

" I like Alan Alda. Chad is a huge M*A*S*H fan and has gotten me into the show. Alda seems like an interesting guy. "

" Having been a MASH fan, I had a special interest in finding something out about Alan Alda's life story, especially since I know his dad was in show business too. I enjoyed the book despite some of the disturbing details of his childhood. "

" Alan Alda has such a funny tone that no matter what he writes about (his rough childhood, his parent's divorce, his father's death), he has wonderful vinettes that make it interesting and fun to read. I think that's why M*A*S*H was so popular in the first place--it put a good spin on a rough topic. "

" Listening to Alan Alda narrate his own words was a tremendous pleasure. He has lead a very interesting life and I am so glad he shared it. "

" I have never laughed so hard that I had to stop reading, until I read this book. Alan Alda is hilarious, and also very raw with his emotions and experiences. I cannot wait to finish his second book, "Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself." "

" Entertaining, couldn't put it down. "

" Started out strong, but lost momentum for me in the end. "

" If you love the guy, you'll love the book. A short, funny, easily read series of stories from his life. "

" A quirky look at a great comedian "

" I thoroughly enjoyed this book. "

" Terrific person with an fascinating life. However, this book didn't translate into a good read for me personally. "

" Certainly not what I expected, but an enjoyable read none the less. I was surprised about much of Alan's life experiences. I think I even tried to get my husband to read this one, which doenst happen very often! "

" Fun and easy book about Alan's life. Interesting look at his childhood, famous dad, and crazy mother. Easy to read. "

" Great book! I had no idea that Alan Alda had such a difficult childhood. "

" Loved it. Easy to read. Gives you a view to someone you thought you always knew (well, I *did*), but you didn't. But then it turns out that he wasn't too different than you'd always thought, so maybe you *did* know him all along. "

" I thought it was a cookbook. "

" This was excellent. The only thing that could have improved the audio version would have been narration by Mr. Alda himself. "

" A decent read - especially if you like M*A*S*H - but I expected better. "

" Loved it! A great read whether you are an actor or not. Couldn't put it down. "

" While there are several amusing anecdotes, this book read like one of those "as told to" celebrity biographies. "

" I love Alan Alda. I learned a number of things about him and enjoyed his humour as always. A good read. "

" Started out strong, but lost momentum for me in the end. "

" Amusing memoir by Alan Alda. Since I was not a "MASH" fan, I more enjoyed his stories of growing up with a father who worked at a strip club (and later became a big-time Hollywood actor). "

" You can just hear him in your head, telling you his story, when u read it.<br/>It's very good and very funny. "

" Funny, entertaining auto bio. by award winning actor and writer. Took a while to read but I liked it a lot. "

" Who knew- the early part of Alan Alda's childhood was spent in a traveling burlesque show! "

" Moving and funny. Alda is full of curiosity and always questioning his world. A complex man who doesn't take himself too seriously. The kind of person I'd like to invite to dinner and get to know better. "

" I enjoyed the early years most. Found out a lot about him I did not know. "

" So wonderfully casually written that it felt just like sitting down by the fireplace with a pot of tea, talking through the night. The most humble, heartfelt autobiography I've ever read. "