Provides a close look at the life of one of America's finest actors, including detailed information on such issues as his illegitimate children, his sex-and-drug binges, the murder of his half-sister, and his extraodinary film career."
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If Spoto represents the high end of celebrity bios, then Thompson takes the middle ground--plenty of gossip but some substance, too. He has some good primary-source material, especially the words of Susan Anspach, the mother of one Nicholson's eight illegitimate children. He also has a theory: that Nicholson, a man who grew up believing his mother was his sister and his grandmother was his mother, is as tormented as he is brilliant and that his career as a womanizer (occasionally a brutal one) is more about his family than about his girlfriends. The book, which begins with the wedding of Nicholson's friend Sean Penn, moves smoothly through Jack's fragmented childhood and his 40-year movie career, with almost as much attention paid to Nicholson's drug use as to his films. Contradictory is certainly the word that comes to mind as the reader turns the pages. Nicholson comes across as kind, petty, generous, vindictive, happy, and miserable. It is just these contradictions that make him--and by extension the book--so fascinating. Ilene Cooper
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Too many mistakes and incorrect info in this book,
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This review is from: Jack Nicholson: The Life and Times of an Actor on the Edge (Hardcover)
In this book the author states that he interviewed me, included quotes as well. I never met nor talked with Mr. Thompson, even though he writes that he interviewed me in my "Palm Beach home". I've never lived in Palm Beach. He claims to have talked with my father. That meeting never took place. Alas, if this part of the book was fiction, where's the credibility to prove that the rest is true? Too many "confidential sources". Using that as a crutch you can say anything about anyone. I know the many truths in Jack Nicholsons real story and from what I can tell, Peter Thompson has fallen short on uncovering and perhaps even knowing what the truth is. By the way, biologically speaking, I am Mr. Nicholson's half sister.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Art and Eyebrows,
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This review is from: Jack Nicholson: The Life and Times of an Actor on the Edge (Hardcover)
Like many artists, Jack Nicholson has done some hideous things. Like some, he has insisted that they be kept quiet.
After reading this book it will be hard to enjoy him as an actor, but not impossible. One thing which does come through is his absolute devotion to his craft. And then there's his eyebrows. He has a natural demonic appearach because he has arched eyebrows. They make him look Satanic and maybe worse... Enjoy the book!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jack is a shining star in a world full of mediority,
This review is from: Jack Nicholson: The Life and Times of an Actor on the Edge (Hardcover)
Not much more to be said. Very intelligent, charismatic, immaculate performer. Thanks Jack. Thanks for your inspiration.
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