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Summary: Written to make money?
Review: I went at this book with great gusto. Having grown up in norhtern NJ and having a great love for horses....I was interested. It reads well but something is lacking, and I don't know what. I admire Mr. Reeve for his dedication to the cause of spinal cord injuries but, I think, he has taken this project on with the idea of making money and,hopefully, subsidizing his income. I have questions....did he marry Dana because she was pregnant? Since he exposes ALL, I think I am allowed to ask this. Anyway, it's a poorly written bio but should get lots of sympathy and empathy.
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Summary: Well written and truly interesting.
Review: When there are so many celeb bio's out there, it's refreshing to read one as honest, interesting and informative as this one. Christopher Reeve describes his life before the accident, how the accident occurred and how it changed his life. He is completely candid about his disabilities but his drive and sense of purpose remain unchanged. An excellent book and a great deal better than most Hollywood autobiographies.
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Summary: Tremendous story of courage & inspiration! Must Read!
Review: Inspiring, first-person account of one man and his family who's always lived his life to the fullest in everything he's ever done . . . then, instantly, his life changed. Christopher Reeve says in this book: "When a catastrope happens it's easy to feel so sorry for yourself that you can't even see anybody around you. But the way out of that misery is through your relationships. The way out of that misery or obsession is to focus more on what your little boy needs or what your teenagers need or what other people around you need. It's very hard to do, and often you have to force yourself. But that is the answer to the dilemma of being forzen--at least it's the answer I found." . . . . . . . . . . . . This is a great book to take somewhere quiet and private and just sit down and read.I was humbled and inspired at the same time. Christopher Reeve is a modern day hero who tells it like it is! This man lives life to the fullest, always has, still does.
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Summary: CHRISTOPHER REEVE -- MY HERO
Review: CHRISTOPHER REEVE - My Hero
By Matthew P. "Black"
In a world shrouded by villains, few heroes could lift the veil and stand so tall, so much larger than life as to be unforgettable. Such a person was Christopher Reeve.
When I was very young, Chris literally flew into my life as the very personification of my favourite super hero. He was at first just an actor, a mere mortal, playing a character with God-like qualities. But although Chris became famous for merely playing a Superman, in the aftermath of his tragic accident, he metamorphosed into a being whose very determination and humanity transcended the fictional. Christopher Reeve became a Superman.
His smile, bright blue eyes and handsome face remained intact for the entire world to see as he battled his condition, not just for himself, but for all mankind.
Chris was determined to one day walk again, for all the reasons in the world that one could imagine, but to me, for the best ones of all: because he wanted too, because he believed he COULD. He would never let anyone tell him that it wasn't possible. THAT is why Christopher Reeve was a Superhero. He believed that all big obstacles could be overcome.
When I heard that he had died, for the first time in my life, I shed tears for a celebrity I had never met. Such was Chris's spirit, such was his intellect and determination, that I couldn't help but feel sorrow for his passing. Christopher Reeve was beautiful, both in body and in spirit. His painful journey of the last nine years forged a human being to truly look up to. In the years to come, when we watch his fine acting performances again, read his inspiring words, and heed his call to throw off the shackles of paralysis, we will remember the real-life Superhero that had moved amongst us for 52 short years.
Goodbye, Christopher. We love you and we will NEVER forget you. Even when you could not walk, you made us believe that anyone could fly.
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Summary: Interesting, honest, reflective but not mellow
Review: I listened to "Still Me" on tape, read by Christopher Reeve. I truly enjoyed the book. It was interesting, honest, reflective but not mellow. And listening to Christopher Reeve read it enhanced the experience a lot. His voice is delicate yet strong, which I think reflects his delicate physical condition combined with his inner strength (the latter one supported by his family and friends). This book brings to my mind the lyrics from one of Sting's songs: "lest we forget how fragile we are".
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Summary: An Intelligent and Informative Autobiography
Review: Having already read Reeve's second book "Nothing is Impossible", I wanted to read his autobiography "Still Me". I truly enjoyed reading the second book. However, I am a little disappointed with "Still Me". In addition to the general tone of the book, I was suprised by the incoherent nature in which this book is presented. While I am sure the biography was once in a more chronological order, I believe the book was deteriorated by poor editting decisions. The story of Christopher Reeve is tragic. Being confined to a wheel chair for nearly ten years has severely limited the career of a talented actor. Reeve is likely to be remembered type cast to his role as Superman despite this being only a small measure of his acting capabilities. Because of his injury, more than Reeve's acting career was limited. His interactions with family and others have been altered. Additionally, the simple pleasures have been taken away from him. However, Reeve finds unlimited joy in a loving wife and beautiful children. The title of the book is a reflection of this joy. I found the chapters in which he wrote about his disability and recovery prospects most interesting. Reeve has served as a great ambassador to educate the public about spinal cord injuries. These chapters were intertwined with the chapters of his life and career before the accident. I found the arrangement of chapters distracting from the overall story and tone. Because of the arrangement of the chapters, Reeve comes across as being very bitter. While I know he has reason to be angry, I do not believe that is how he is. For this reason, I believe poor decisions about the layout of the book take away from its quality. Nevertheless, I still found the book to be interesting and entertaining.
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Summary: Wonderful Hope Emanates from this book
Review: I listened to this book during my 45 minute commute
from Fond du Lac to Sheboygan and back for several days.
I was captivated with Reeve's courage. It's books
like this that we need so badly during these very tense days in our world. My son is severely autistic and Chris helped me come to terms with our family's crisis and limitations. I am writing a book about my son Stephen and am listing Chris as one of my
inspirations. It's not necessarily what happens to us in life, but how we react to it...that is what is important and what will
be remembered by others. Bravo Chris!!
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