I had been home from work one day and was watching the morning line-up of talk shows and saw Alan there. He was talking about his work as an actor and about his new book release. Rarely do I ever decide to buy books recommended on morning television, especially from actors that I don't really know... probably also be cause I'm never usually home to watch morning television.... and now don't even have cable. Anyway, I digress.
The memoir was very well written. Each chapter generally went from a Then and Now perspective so you could easily see how his past was shaping his future. Alan's childhood was terrorized by his father. Secrets of abuse were kept because, "who would believe what was happening was actually true." Alan strove to make his father happy, as any son would, but it seemed like that would never happen. So he decided the he would leave the home as soon as he could and make himself happy. In 2010, Alan was approached by a popular celebrity genealogy show to help him find out the truths of what happened to his grandfather Tommy Darling. It is interesting to follow Alan as he finds out the truths of what happened to Tommy right along with us. It is also interesting to see how similar the life of a grandfather and grandson can be.
Through his book, Alan takes us on a journey with him that is quite the roller coaster ride. At times I found myself mad, in shock, laughing, and captivated. Definitely a great read.
5 of 5 flamingos.
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