Runaway Train : Or, the Story of My Life So Far by Eric Roberts (2024, Hardcover) online kaufen

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PublisherSt. Martin's Press

ISBN-101250275326

ISBN-139781250275325

eBay Product ID (ePID)13064608675

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Book TitleRunaway Train : Or, the Story of My Life So Far

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicFilm / General, Personal Memoirs, Entertainment & Performing Arts

Publication Year2024

IllustratorYes

GenrePerforming Arts, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorEric Roberts

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight13.8 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.4 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2024-016418

Reviews"A one of a kind memoir from a one of a kind actor." -- David Duchovny, New York Times bestselling author of Truly Like Lightning "Compelling to read--candid, brave and full of Eric's natural grace and good nature." -- Christopher Walken, Academy Award-Winning Actor, "A one of a kind memoir from a one of a kind actor." -- David Duchovny, New York Times bestselling author of Truly Like Lightning "Compelling to read--candid, brave and full of Eric's natural grace and good nature." -- Christopher Walken, Academy Award-Winning Actor "Deeply personal... Eric Roberts is laying it all on the table." -- People magazine

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal791.443028092

SynopsisIn this brutally candid memoir, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts pulls no punches about the ups and downs of his career and his sometimes stormy relationship with his famous sister, Julia. Eric Roberts grew up in Georgia, spending most of his teens away from his mother and sisters, Lisa and Julia. Instead, he stayed with his controlling father, a grifter jealous of his early success. At age 17, Eric moved to New York to pursue acting, where he worked and partied with future legends like Christopher Walken, Mickey Rourke, John Malkovich, Bruce Willis, and Robin Williams. His big break came when he was cast in King of the Gypsies . Eric became one of the hottest stars of the era, starting an affair with actress Sandy Dennis, working with Bob Fosse on the critically acclaimed Star 80 , and earning an Oscar nomination for Runaway Train . But for Eric, Hollywood came with a dark side--an ocean of cocaine that nearly swept him away, culminating in a car accident that almost cost him his life. Eric is open about the seriousness of his addictions and their devastating effect on his career. He reveals the reasons behind his complicated relationship with his sister, Julia, and his daughter, Emma, a successful actress in her own right. Now, happily married to actress and casting director Eliza Roberts, who helped him confront his demons, he is revered among his peers as the ultimate actor's actor. Written with New York Times bestselling author, for years a Vanity Fair contributing editor, and current Air Mail writer-at-large Sam Kashner, this is a powerful memoir of a Hollywood legend.

LC Classification NumberPN2287.R628A3 2024

As told toKashner, Sam