Rickles' Book: A Memoir by Don Rickles Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Rickles' Book: A Memoir
Book Review: A Nice Guy!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a sort of mini biography of Don Rickles. A collection of reminiscences arranged chronologically beginning with his childhood, the book is easy and fun to read. There are some laughs and some great anecdotes from the glory days of The Rat Pack. For example , the boys are in a steam room and Frank Sinatra tells Don "You're not getting enough publicity Don, the public needs to see more of you" So they grab a naked and struggling Rickles and carry him outside to the pool and leave him there in front of the shocked hotel guests.
We also get a nostalgic look back at what it was like for a young comic trying to make it in the 50's and 60's.
I saw Mr. Rickles at the MGM in Vegas in the late 90's. After the show was over , he came down from the stage and shook hands and talked a bit with people in the audience. I was one of the lucky ones who got to meet him. Really, a nice guy. If you can't see him in person, read this delightful little book and get to know one of the last of his era.
Book Review: Don Rickles
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was very funny. Just could not put it down. When reading you could hear his voice.Book Review: Entertaining Anecdotes from a Comedy Legend
Summary: 5 Stars
Rickles is one of the last of a generation of legendary comedians. His appearances on the Carson show were must see TV. His quick wit and timing were entertaining and always fired up a room. For all the entertainment that Rickles has given me over the years, I happily put down the 15 bucks for the book. For those of you whining about the books brevity, get over it. His act was based on rapid fire insults and shtick. He didn't do deep comedy (a la George Carlin or Lenny Bruce). The man's in his 80s. Just buy the book and quit moaning....Book Review: For those in their 50's
Summary: 4 Stars
The book is written for those in their 50's. If you are interested in the following names, you'll love it: Milton Berele, Johnny Carson, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, etc. In my 30's, I stll thought he was pretty funny. He has a knack for making fun of people, the best around. The book is written more about funny stories through his career than about his life experiences. Some of the jokes are extremely dated - no profanity either, but still interesting and funny.Book Review: Good read; sounds like him.
Summary: 4 Stars
I didn't scream with laughter the way I do when he's talking, but I could hear his voice in the book. Too short I think, but it's not some detailed biography--it's a quick presentation, like his typical stories. I reckon if you hadn't heard him talk, it wouldn't read as funny as it does for me. But Mr. Rickles has class and heart and that comes through loud and clear; and that counts for a lot.