Type of bind: Hardcover
Label: Harper Collins
Manufacturer: Harper Collins
Printing Date: 1995
Publishing house: Harper Collins
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I'm surprised that this book has so few reviews; I guess people don't read autobiographies much anymore. I found this man's story to be extremely interesting. For one man to have lived such a full life is truly a blesssing and to his credit he lived it to the fullest. Anthony Quinn, the man, is revealed, warts and all. A womanizer, a multi-media artist, best known for his performance art, a musician, a boxer,preacher, you name it, Anthony Quinn probably tried it. The book begins with Quinn painting in his villa in Italy when a package arrives from his ex-wife Katherine De Mille, daughter of renowned filmmaker Cecil B. De Mille. He anticipates the contents but cannot open it immediately but rather takes off on an extensive bike ride. The bike ride becomes the vechilcle of his life long recollections. It is well written and a thoroughly enjoyable book. Quinn narrates his childhood memories in Mexico and the transition to living in the United States. He recalls his early encounters with fame and recounts his numerous jobs before landing employment in Hollywood. His candid rancour about his early stereotypical roles is evident but his strong determination to be recognized as a great artist is even more apparent. It seems nothing could stop Anthony Quinn from achieveing success. The many loves of Quinn are remembered, the resulting children as well are touched upon, including the loss of one of his sons who drowned in the De Mille pool; the good and the bad, it is all here. It is a bittersweet story of one mans journey, revealed on a memorable bike ride through the countryside of Italy. The memories are many and the revelations and insights are brilliant. Included are historic family photographs and scenes from his many movies. If you are a film buff or like the old movies of the late great Anthony Quinn than check this book out. It is entertaining and fascinating that one man could do so many things in a lifetime which in turn provided many people with pleasure; this book was indeed a true pleasure to read because it allowed me to know a little more about one of my favorite old time movie actors.
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