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The Dangerous Animals Club
Written by Stephen Tobolowsky
Narrated by Stephen Tobolowsky
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
From legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky, comes a collection of memoiristic pieces about life, love, acting, and adventure, told with a beguiling voice and an uncommon talent for storytelling.
The Dangerous Animals Club by Stephen Tobolowsky is a series of stories that form a non-linear autobiography. Each story stands on its own, and yet there are larger interconnecting narratives that weave together from the book's beginning to end. The stories have heroics and embarrassments, riotous humor and pathos, characters that range from Bubbles the Pigmy Hippo to Stephen's unforgettable mother, and scenes that include coke-fueled parties, Hollywood sets, French trains, and hospital rooms.
Told in a vivid, honest, and wondrous voice, Tobolowsky manages to render the majestic out of the seemingly mundane, profundity from the patently absurd, and grace from tragedy. This book marks the debut of a massively talented storyteller.
The Dangerous Animals Club by Stephen Tobolowsky is a series of stories that form a non-linear autobiography. Each story stands on its own, and yet there are larger interconnecting narratives that weave together from the book's beginning to end. The stories have heroics and embarrassments, riotous humor and pathos, characters that range from Bubbles the Pigmy Hippo to Stephen's unforgettable mother, and scenes that include coke-fueled parties, Hollywood sets, French trains, and hospital rooms.
Told in a vivid, honest, and wondrous voice, Tobolowsky manages to render the majestic out of the seemingly mundane, profundity from the patently absurd, and grace from tragedy. This book marks the debut of a massively talented storyteller.
Author
Stephen Tobolowsky
Stephen Tobolowsky has appeared in more than 100 movies and 200 television shows, including unforgettable roles in Mississippi Burning, Groundhog Day, and Memento. He is the author of The Dangerous Animals Club and My Adventures with God. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and sons.
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Reviews for The Dangerous Animals Club
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I have often said I rarely read memoirs and autobiographies. I have often found them full of nothing by salacious gossip and narcissistic ramblings. I may have to amend my statement, since this year I have read seven memoirs so far, and have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one of them. The Dangerous Animals Club is no exception. If Stephen Tobolowsky ever quits acting, he can just pick up as a writer. His writing style is relaxed and inviting. As I read, I heard his voice in my head telling me his story. He talks about growing up in Texas, about struggling to become an actor, and about balancing career and family. All is told with warmth and humor.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I have never laughed out loud soo much, listening to an audiobook. Stephen Tobolowsky does an amazing job narrating his stories and you can't help but grinning at his off the wall and nearly unbelievable stories. There are roughly two dozen stories that illustrate Stephen's childhood, college years, acting gigs, professional life, and parenthood. Such a great read. I looked forward getting into the car so I could listen to Stephen joke about driving naked down the interstate to escape fleas, capturing scorpions in jelly jars, and debating about whether to pay the big man to pee on his back. A great collection and one that makes me appreciate Mr. Tobolowsky even more as an actor. What fun stories :)
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A memoir-ish book of stories, well written, sometimes insightful, and mostly entertaining. Basically it was a great listen during my commutes to and from work.
3-stars, which in this case is like a 5 star rating in the genre of celebrity memoirs. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Absolutely loved it. I got the Audible version because I wanted to hear him read it, but I'm sure it would be equally good in hard copy. I hated to have it end, and will no doubt listen again in the future. Wonderful book.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A funny and sometimes poignant collection of stories from actor Stephen Tobolowsky's podcast.