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The power of redemption

Revisado: 01-27-23

God bless Matthew Perry for his remarkable strength and perseverance. His memoir is raw, self-effacing, haunting, heartbreaking and yes, humorous as only he can be. It’s also incredibly well written. I find myself thinking of him often and praying that the good people surrounding him are keeping him safe and loved. Keep fighting the good fight, Matthew. Your story will certainly resonate with those who are struggling with addiction, and I have no doubt that you will save lives.

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Your heart will melt! A MUST listen!

Revisado: 06-25-16

Cary Elwes is as charming on the audiobook as he was in The Princess Bride. He's a wonderful writer, an incredible raconteur, and a brilliant impersonator. He will have you in stitches as he imitates just about everyone involved in the production; every voice is spot on too! I found myself repeatedly playing back particular bits. Also included are audio segments by Rob Reiner, William Goldman, and the multi-talented cast. Rarely does one encounter talented actors as humble and gracious as Cary Elwes. He takes his audience into his confidence as he shares his deepest feelings about working on this beloved classic. In fact, I had a very similar feeling listening to the audio as I did when I first saw the film in 1987. I laughed aloud, I felt genuinely moved, and I cried when it was over.
What more can one ask for? Thank you, Cary Elwes. Wish granted, indeed.

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WHAT MORE CAN ANYONE ASK FOR?

Revisado: 02-12-16

What made the experience of listening to Don't Jump: Sex, Drugs, Rock 'N Roll... And My Fucking Mother the most enjoyable?

The author's wonderfully animated narration

What was one of the most memorable moments of Don't Jump: Sex, Drugs, Rock 'N Roll... And My Fucking Mother?

No spoilers.

What does Vicki Abelson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Raw emotion

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Quite a few, but again, I don't wish to give spoilers.

Any additional comments?

It may sound contradictory to claim that readers and listeners will NOT be put off by narrator, Andi Stone, the self-proclaimed “blowhard narcissist” of Vicki Abelson’s fictional memoir, DON’T JUMP: SEX DRUGS, ROCK N. ROLL AND MY FUCKING MOTHER, but trust me — you’ll hang on her every word. Perhaps this is because Vicki Abelson is a gifted raconteur who has the ability to grab her audience’s attention and keep it. Her heroine, too, is a walking contradiction. Andi Stone is cocky yet insecure, kind yet critical, quixotic yet practical. She can be funny as hell one minute and serious as a heart attack the next. One thing is constant —her tireless efforts to reinvent herself.From her college acting days to her experiences doing standup and working as a club promoter in the bangin’ eighties (yeah that too), you’ll find yourself vicariously living through her, hoping for the best, and like Andi, often expecting the worst.The worst for this reader/listener was when the book ended. Having been taken into Andi’s confidence, I was hoping we could hang out a bit longer. She made me laugh, she made me me cry, and she made me care. What more can anyone ask for?

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