All The Days Of My Life (So Far) [Paperback]

Alison Sweeney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2004

"In this book, you'll read my story. It's an account of my ten-plus years on daytime's most popular soap, and the story of my life off-screen-the major ups and downs, the craziness of Hollywood, problems with friends, balancing work and play, looking for love, concerns about weight, being pulled in "every possible direction (and not always the right ones), and finally learning to love and accept myself for who I am. I'll tell you fun stories about myself and my co-stars...recollections of my most memorable scenes...and everything you've always wanted to know about Sami. I think you'll find a lot in these pages that will remind you of all the days of your life...and perhaps inspire you to follow your own dreams in the days to come."

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Sweeney, who won a fan-voted "America's Favorite Villain" Emmy for her 10-year portrayal of Sami on Days of Our Lives, has written up the details of her life for her fans. The 27-year-old begins, dissertation-like, by outlining the contents. Her story is cheerful and bland, covering her beginnings at age four as a commercial actress, her audition for Days, her social life in an L.A. suburbs high school, her bout with dieting in thinness-obsessed Hollywood, her courtship and marriage with her policeman husband (including a long description of finding the perfect wedding dress) and, always, her appreciation for her fans. The book is padded with several chapter-long descriptions of convoluted Days plots (which she advises readers to skip if they've seen the episodes in question), as well as the details of her worm-eating guest appearance on Fear Factor. Although Sweeney emphasizes several times that she is no expert, she doesn't hesitate to give advice about love, dieting, exercise, planning a wedding and how to succeed as an actress. And for young girls, her advice, although certainly not unique, isn't bad: it's more important to be healthy and happy than to look like a model; a few close relationships are better than being popular; don't rush sex; and "You don't need to be perfect to have a successful life. You just need to be yourself." Who could argue with that? 16-page photo insert not seen by PW.
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From the Publisher

Michael Logan - TV Guide

It's damn nervy of Alison Sweeney to write her autobiography at age 27, but we're glad she did. This is one young star who actually has something to say. Sweeney, who plays Sami on Days of Our Lives, just hit bookstores with All The Days of My Life (So Far)(Kensington Books), a sweet, dishy memoir cum self-esteem guide with a strong message for her fans: Be yourself. Since hitting Days as a chubby teen, Sweeney has never fit the mold of soap "perfection" - nor has she tried to - yet she's risen above her chopstick-thin surgically enhanced peers to become a major success. She does life her way, and wants to help her readers do the same. And that - in this era of The Swan and Extreme Makeover - is a very cool thing to put out there.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Kensington (May 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758206097
• ISBN-13: 978-0758206091
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #946,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for Sami fans (or haters), February 15, 2006

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Isabella Valentine - www.IsabellaValentine.com (Bloomington, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All The Days Of My Life (So Far) (Paperback)

I've been a fan of Alison's character, Sami Brady, on Days of Our Lives since 1993... so when I received this book as a gift, I knew it would be nothing short of amazing.

People either love or despise her (Sami) and this book talks candidly about Alison's personal and professional life, as well as behind-the-scenes insider tell-all secrets. Alison talks openly about her life, her loves, passions, her struggle with weight in the acting industry, and her supportive family throughout her childhood acting. She talks about her real-life relationships with her co-workers, some attended her prom, some attended her wedding, etc. There are even pictures of other cast members with her with real-life wedding pictures as well as magazine covers

I gotta say though, as a die-hard fan of Sami, I was NOT disappointed. This book told me everything I always secretly wanted to know about Sami's life. Alison was very detailed in explaining the reasoning behind Sami's behaviors.

One of my favorite parts of the books was hearing how an old woman actually hit Alison on the street with a purse because she hated Sami so much and said, "Give the baby back!"

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a help!, May 24, 2004

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"emkaiser" (Huntsville, AL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All The Days Of My Life (So Far) (Paperback)

This is such a good and helpful book. I bought it for my teenage daughter who is feeling a little picked on and insecure in school recently, and I swear she hasn't put it down. I had to stop her in between chapters to ask if it was good, and all she could say was "wow, I didn't think a star like her would feel the same way as me!" Thanks Ali, for sharing your life and helping others.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Days Fans, February 10, 2005

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Melissa Marion (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All The Days Of My Life (So Far) (Paperback)

Any fan of Days of Our Lives would love to read this book. It is filled behind the scenes fun facts as Alison tells her story of how she was a Days of Our Lives fan one day and on the show the next. She goes in detail about her struggle with her weight and gives tips for others on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. There are pictures from points of interest in her life and behind the scenes photos from Days. This book is very well written and easy to read. I really enjoyed it and I think others will too!