becky

Wonderful Story

Revisado: 03-27-22

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this wonderful book. Mr. Chakiris has had an amazing life and I am grateful that he decided to share his stories in this book. It is refreshing to hear his story without dishing any dirt or revealing any deep dark disturbing personal sagas. He made the best of situations in his life and does not blame anyone else if something doesn't work out for him. It's no wonder he attracted so many incredibly talented and famous people. He is very humble about his success and longtime friendships. I never felt there was name-dropping. Mr. Chakiris happened to be a part of an astonishing era in entertainment. I believe his good fortune came from his hard work and dedication, but more significantly from his honesty and integrity, which he says in Chapter 13, "can lead to happy endings". The story begins by giving credit to his parents who raised him with these values which he carried throughout his life and career. The importance of following your instincts is stressed throughout the book.

Even though the book is "My West Side Story" - West Side Story, as interesting as it is and how lovingly he describes it, is not the star of the book. West Side Story may have provided his most famous role, but his positive and valuable outlook on life makes Mr. Chakiris a shining star!

Mr. Chakiris reads the book's introduction himself and that is very special. The narrator of the book is excellent. He brings enjoyment and enthusiasm to the story. This is a wonderfully told story by an extremely talented and insightful man!

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