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Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Robin - Dave Itzkoff
Dave itzkoff's "Robin" is a poignant look at the life (and untimely death) of one of the biggest stars in show business history, Robin Williams. Those who witnessed the sudden emergence of Robin Williams as a full-fledged star of the weird TV sit-com "Mork & Mindy" likely remained fans from that moment on, and were terribly shocked by what seemed to be his inexplicable suicide. We all wondered how such a talented man, one who made others so happy, could have reached the level of despair necessary to create such a tragic final act for himself. Itzkoff tells us how and, more importantly, why it happened. "Robin" is about more than the tragic death of Robin Williams, however. It is a first-rate biography that delves deeply into Robin's childhood, his parents and grandparents, his marriages, his relationship with his children, his hard work to attain stardom, his close friends, and lastly, the slow transformation into despair and ill health that cost the man his life. Finally, speaking as a great fan of Robin Williams, "Robin" is one of the saddest books I've ever read
I don't really read celebrity memoirs, but this is one I would be interested in. I remember Robin Williams from Mork and Mindy, Mrs. Doubtfire, and so many other great shows. I'm not sure I could handle the sadness, though :( So tragic.
I don't read a lot of celebrity bios or memoirs, either, but I have always been in awe of performers like Robin Williams and Billy Crystal who make it seem so easy. The talent and inventiveness amaze me. And it turns out they were best friends, especially after Robin lost Christopher Reeves. Robin was a wild man at times, but this book really shows his sensitive and insecure nature. And at the time of his suicide, Robin was totally confused as to what was happening to him..saddest thing ever.
I don't really read celebrity memoirs, but this is one I would be interested in. I remember Robin Williams from Mork and Mindy, Mrs. Doubtfire, and so many other great shows. I'm not sure I could handle the sadness, though :( So tragic.
ReplyDeleteI don't read a lot of celebrity bios or memoirs, either, but I have always been in awe of performers like Robin Williams and Billy Crystal who make it seem so easy. The talent and inventiveness amaze me. And it turns out they were best friends, especially after Robin lost Christopher Reeves. Robin was a wild man at times, but this book really shows his sensitive and insecure nature. And at the time of his suicide, Robin was totally confused as to what was happening to him..saddest thing ever.
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