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Post by isolatingage on Feb 3, 2006 15:42:46 GMT -5
I just have to say, I started reading Anthony's memoir right after I bought it last night and I was just blown away in its intensity. It's beautifully written and very fun to read. I'm abut half down right now and I just don't want it to end.
Who else is reading it?
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Post by inwarddistortion on Feb 5, 2006 22:01:01 GMT -5
I've finished the book already and I plan on reading it again soon. The book has amazing intensity and I was so upset when it ended, even though it ended perfectly. As much as some of the chapters have flashbacks within flashbacks, you never lose the main focus and everything comes right back to where it was supposed to. This was definitely one of the most well written books that I've read.
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Post by landlady84 on Feb 5, 2006 23:07:24 GMT -5
I haven't bought my copy yet, because a friend is getting me a signed copy in Miami (I'd get my own in San Francisco but I'm leaving town about 5 hours before Anthony's book signing in the city!).
HOWEVER.
I'm lucky enough to work at a Barnes & Noble and have spent my breaks for the past two days reading and....all I have to say is: thank you Anthony, you made me cry at work.
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Post by broadwaybabe on Feb 6, 2006 1:46:05 GMT -5
I havent read it yet. But I heard it will make even the most strong willed person cry. Even if you dont know him, I heard it will make you cry. I will let you know my full thoughts After I can read it.
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Post by renthead1996 on Feb 6, 2006 23:14:58 GMT -5
I absolutely can't wait to get my hands on it. I read a bit of it online, and I was blown away from five minutes of it. I really am going to drop everything and go and buy and read it tomorrow. He's a magnificent writer. The best thing is, I'm going to a signing on the 21st! I really am counting the days and hours. 14 days 7 hrs and 46 minutes until I meet Anthony.
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Post by broadwaybabe on Feb 7, 2006 0:59:00 GMT -5
I have that same icon!lol Man, My dream is to meet Anthony.Sadly it isnt happening anytime soon. Why dont you ask him for his email? I heard he gives it to anyone who ask him for it.
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Post by Aly on Feb 7, 2006 15:44:22 GMT -5
Today, the book came out here at NJ, but alot of people reserved it and the book store ran out so fast. I was so desperate for it! Anyway, I'm planning to go to the Rutgers signing, March 8, so just hopefully I'll be able to get it then (because of how much time I have.) Also, that I can get a picture with him ;D and of course get it signed....
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Post by Nikki on Feb 8, 2006 18:34:04 GMT -5
So I bought Without You yesterday when it came out at B-A-M, and then I totally blew off all my homework to read it, lol.
God, I'm so glad I did! I had no idea Anthony was such a fantastic writer. As a Creative Writing student at my own school, I really found my jaw dropping at how descriptive and accurate he was, especially when it came to emotions. (And I'm a very emotional person, so when it came to Jonathan's chapter, I just lost it for about 45 minutes... Absolutely beautiful.)
And it takes GUTS to write about your personal life so thoroughly - my respect for him has completely sky-rocketed, lol... I feel so much more closer to him and Rent now, it's unreal!
*le sigh* Yeah, so I read the whole thing last night, and I can't wait to read it again!
;D
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Post by wonder08 on Feb 9, 2006 7:24:58 GMT -5
I got it last saturday. I started it yesterday, and Im on chapter 4 or 5..I cant remember. Yeah, Im gonna read it twice in a row, the first time to read it, and the second time to make a review of it. it is great, despite the fact that people have been giving it weird looks at school.
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Post by renthead1996 on Feb 9, 2006 15:37:38 GMT -5
I didn't get a chance to post, but I baught and read the book on monday. All I can stay is WOW wow it's amazing I couldn't believe how great it is. Every part is emotionally riviting and moving. I was touched by his devotion and passion about the show while he was going through the stuff with his mom. I found myself crying twice per reading. I had NO idea he was such a great writer. It's now my #2 favorite book of all time (and I read a lot)... I'm still knocked off my feet, even four days later.
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Post by broadwaybabe on Feb 10, 2006 4:44:24 GMT -5
What it your fave book? Im curious.
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Post by renthead1996 on Feb 11, 2006 9:33:12 GMT -5
Its this book called Perfect by Natasha Friend. It's a kids book, but It's always been my absoulute favorite. It's about a girl who's lost her father and has become bulimic.... it's really touching and really depressing. Oh great, I'm really emo now... all my favorite books are super depressing.
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Post by Kate on Feb 15, 2006 19:58:39 GMT -5
;DI finnished reading it sunday and was totally blown away! I had to pass it on to a friend and then to another friend but as soon as I get it back I'm reading it again. All I could say is WOW for days. I've been dying to talk to someone about it. If anyone wants to talk about it IM me Bug7151987. I wish a signing was near me.
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Post by broadwaybabe on Feb 17, 2006 0:23:02 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Im so excited! my copy came today! I cant wait to start reading it!
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Post by broadwaybabe on Feb 17, 2006 3:03:54 GMT -5
So far I have read two chapters from Anthony's well written book. Thats all I could take for tonight, I found myself crying allready. And I know even more sad things have yet to happen, but here is what I think so far. *SPOILER WARNING* Nothing too big, but just letting you know!
Okay, I read the first two chapters from Anthony's book and wow is all I can say. I have allready found myself crying more than once. I really cried on the chapter called 'Grandpa' It had me really sad. That's why I called it a night and stopped at 'Wild Bill' I never knew how much I had in common with Anthony Rapp. See, I also lost my Grandpa, but like Anthony, I was never close to him. it wasn't that I didn't like him, it's just we never talked much or got to see each other. And on the day of his funeral, I found myself standing there looking at his body and beside of me my Mom was crying, yet I stood there tearless. I felt heartless, and I still do. Because even if I didn't know him to well, shouldn't I be crying? And also when Anthony's ex tells him about when someone dies how their image of you, also dies with them, that had me in tears as well.
Also, in 'Losing My Religion' I found myself sad when Anthony talked about what he had in common with Mark. I'm just like him, onstage I find myself unbeatable and brave, but when I'm just out somewhere, I find myself in the background.
All I can say is, so far, Im so in love with the book, and I haven't even began to read it yet.
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