Without You: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Musical Rent by Anthony Rapp Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Without You: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Musical Rent
Book Review: From a RENThead writer....
Summary: 4 Stars
When my friend gave me this book, she threw it at me and said "Whatever, I thought it was going to be about RENT, but it's all about him being gay and his mom dying. boo hoo." So I did know it would be less about the actual show, which I was fine with, since I've pretty much memorized the story of RENT and Jonathan Larson.
The story is very powerful and moving, and really shows how intense and relevant Anthony's involvement with the show was. This book was a wonderful light into his personal life, emotions, and struggle with his mother's illness. I learned a lot about him, and gained a new respect for him in addition to the love I already had.
The writing could've been a little stronger, but alas, he is not a writer. It was well written for the most part, but there was an occasional metaphor that made me go "what!?!?" and I think the book could've been probably about 50 pages shorter. It did feel like it dragged in places, but overall this was a very powerful story, and I admire Anthony for sharing it with the world as he does.
Book Review: Not enough Rent
Summary: 4 Stars
I expected more about Rent when I bought this book, however it is more about dealing with loss and the experiance Anthony Rapp had during Rent losing his mother. It's still a powerful story - just not the one I expected to read.Book Review: Brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
This book brought me to tears several times. There were countless times where i literally had to push the book away from me mid-sentence. I couldn't continue reading because my eyes were just full of tears. This book is just so special and raw and brutally honest, I read it all in one sitting, something I only do when a book completely captures me. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Do yourselves a favour and read this book.Book Review: Full of Heart
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very honest, touching memoir. For a fan of the show Rent, it was especially moving to learn more about Jonathon Larson and how the show came to be. I so wish I could have been a fly on the wall to experience those first days of the show and knowing Jonathon. What an amazing story!!! I found Anthony's writing about his relationship with his mother raw, honest and touching. There were moments that I felt as if I was in the room. Not being gay, I find it hard to comment on the gay aspects of the book, but I admire his honesty and I imagine his words may be helpful to other young men dealing with their lives as gay men. The book reads as if Anthony opened his heart and poured it onto the page.
Book Review: Honest and Understanding
Summary: 5 Stars
I believe this is a book for a troubled soul who's been through AIDS and cancer. I couldn't help but feel the same fear from when I was only 11 years old. My mother is a 9-year survivor of Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and I guess I'm lucky. It must be harsh to see someone you know going through both AIDS and cancer, both can be a pretty big blow. I believe that love heals a troubled soul, it really does. A remarkable book.