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Summary: Flighty, wispy, and insignificant
Review: Having just finished reading this book, I was terribly disappointed. I saw her interview with Barbara Walters which I found intriguing and interesting; at least interesting enough to pick up her book and read it through. However, as I kept turning the pages waiting for something concrete, revealing (as this IS a memoir), or at least as charismatic as the writer is in person, I reached the last page realizing I had read in vain. This book is self-indulgent. It is written as if the writer's mind was a cockroach haphazardly typing on a keyboard, and most wretched of all, not in the least bit engaging as its author is in real life.
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Summary: Yes, I would call her crazy
Review: The best thing about this book is that Anne speaks so highly of her relationship with Ellen. As for the rest of it, she clearly has some very interesting beliefs (especially, the one where she becomes God for a while), and even though she was never 'officially' diagnosed, I would call her crazy. If the facts of her childhood are correct, she did experience some horrific behavior by both her parents, and I do applaud the fact that she has become an accomplished actress. But, she is a mess, and to read her story is to get the inside view of a very disturbed mind. I ended up feeling sorry for her, and hoping that she (somehow) gets her life together. If you like Hollywood gossip and sordid details of sexual abuse and mental disorders, then this book is for you.
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Summary: Anne Heche reveals her true beauty
Review: Why in the world would an actress reveal intimate and painful memories of her own childhood if not to help others. Suzanne Sommers was praised for her book but Anne has been torn apart for revealing what she experienced and why in the world would she want to reveal something so painful if it was not true. I feel sorry not for Anne but for her family that continue to pretend that nothing happened in their home. Congratulations Anne for revealing yourself. I believe that your words may help others to realize their identities.
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Summary: Call me sceptic
Review: After watching the Barbara Walters interview I was intigued to find out more about Anne's story. Unfortunately, the book is poorly written and a disappointment. In print, the story seems even more ridiculous. I have to wonder, if she could imagine spaceships while on ectasy, could she have imagined the sexual abuse as well? I am sceptical about her whole story. Her insanity defense seems to wrap up everything quite nicely. Yes I believe she is a good actress but her real talent lies in curing herself of 30 years of mental illness in just one day. The entire book should have been devoted to that feat alone!
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Summary: walk a mile in my shoes
Review: Absolutely honest and sincere, this autobiography is a must read for anyone trying to understand life itself. Her simplicity makes it easy to read and most enjoyable. This is a wonderful gift for all of us.
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Summary: Call Me Crazy
Review: If you read the book watch the interviews.5 in all I think.You will find her story doesn't match up.He dad abused her yet she wanted him to notice her more? I think she has problems but talking to Barbara Walters and this book is not going to make her sane.
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Summary: A little light and breezy...
Review: I have read nine of fifteen chapters of this book so far and there really is no substance. The writing style can be witty and occasionally entertaining, however, the content is completely superficial and one dimensional. I assume this indicates the level of healing which the author has attained. It seems this book was written before any true depth of emotion was achieved. It often seems as if the author is writing about another person, not herself. It reads like fiction....
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Summary: Crazy like a fox
Review: I saw the Barbara Walters interview and now I've read the book and am not sure what to make of either experience. Is Heche truly a victim of abuse, multiple personalities, heartbreak and more or is she a shrewd manipulator able to market herself to a willing public at a time when her career and life are in flux? I'm sure there are those who'll read her book and be inspired by her tale of pain, redemption, hurt and resilience but I have to say I came away with a more skeptical view. I'm sure this book will win her at least 15 minutes of fame and, with luck, even a bit more - a movie deal, appearances on talk shows, etc.
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Summary: Call Me Crazy
Review: Ug is right! Anne's eagerness to wave a literary flag drawing attention to her lunacy is nothing more than a means to earn money and movie deals. Ellen D is truly better off keeping a safe distance from this disturbed, self-centered wisp of a human being. Nothing worth reading here. The book is poorly written, and lacks a sense of truth and character.
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Summary: Crazy indeed
Review: Crazy, irresponsible and implausible.Clearly, she thinks little of the intelligence of the American people. Or perhaps she thinks too much of her ability to charm and manipulate. If you can believe that a person could spontaneously remiss after suffering from grand delusions like talking with god and believing that the mother ship was coming to take her home, then I guess you can also hold out hope that Anne will save a seat on the ship for you. I agree, she is "crazy" but I'd classify her as a sociopath. And, while most sociopaths do come from abusive or dysfunctional backgrounds, as adults, they usually become the victimizers and not the victims. I can think of a few people and a few groups who will be hurt by her actions and by this story being told as the truth. What is really crazy, is the attention she manages to get from the public.
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