Stories I Only Tell My Friends

An Autobiography

By: Rob Lowe

Narrated by: Rob Lowe

Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

A wryly funny and surprisingly moving account of an extraordinary life lived almost entirely in the public eye.

A teen idol at 15, an international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at 20, and one of Hollywood's top stars to this day, Rob Lowe chronicles his experiences as a painfully misunderstood child actor in Ohio who was uprooted to the wild counterculture of mid-'70s Malibu, where he embarked on his unrelenting pursuit of a career in Hollywood.

The Outsiders placed Lowe at the birth of the modern youth movement in the entertainment industry. During his time on The West Wing, he witnessed the surreal nexus of show business and politics, both on the set and in the actual White House. And in between are deft and humorous stories of the wild excesses that marked the '80s, leading to his quest for family and sobriety.

Never mean-spirited or salacious, Lowe delivers unexpected glimpses into his successes, disappointments, relationships, and one-of-a-kind encounters with people who shaped our world over the last 25 years. These stories are as entertaining as they are unforgettable.

©2011 Robert Lowe (P)2011 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"[Lowe] writes viscerally and insightfully...He looks back at the aberrant highs of his heart-throb days, the changing nature of stardom in Hollywood, the trade-off he has made between high life and home life, and the step-by-step effort behind his show business survival. He looked like the callowest kid in the "Outsiders" crew. Now he looks like the sturdiest of them all" (The New York Times)

"A fresh pop-culture history of Hollywood in the ’70s and ’80s from the point of view of the man who lived it…[Lowe] is as funny as he is thoughtful. This is the best type of celeb memoir, because its author is as interested in the world as the world is interested in him." (People Magazine)

"A lovely autobiography, equal parts dish and pathos.” (Vanity Fair)

What a live

Thank you for sharing those amazing stories with us, was not expecting this incredible book.

Entertaining, to say the least!

What made the experience of listening to Stories I Only Tell My Friends the most enjoyable?

Rob Lowe's performance was very entertaining. He nailed all the other characters he mentions! His stories about starting in hollywood and following his career as it grew was also fascinating.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved hearing about his start and what it all felt like when he was new to the game and had no idea what he was really doing.

What does Rob Lowe bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His narration was fantastic. If you were to just read the book, you'd miss out on his fantastic story telling abilities.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Any moments when he spoke about his wife, Sheryl, were particularly moving. Even a playboy can find someone who makes him stop dead in his tracks and reconsider evyerhting he knows.

I love him even more now

Being of the same age as Rob Lowe, I watched his rise, missteps and recovery as portrayed in the public eye. I am so very glad I decided to listen to his tell of redemption in his own voice; it was heartbreaking, sweet and jubilant. I hope for his continued success.

wow wonderfuly exciting

I read the reviews and didn't know what to expect. What an amazing life he has led. Fan or not, you will appreciate the story of his life.

Amazingly candid

Many celebrities and famous people have joined the book circuit in what seems to be an endeavor for more fame and fortune and less about genuinely sharing their story. This book definitively was not that for me. I was so pleased with the way the story was told and even though it was filled with a lot of famous people, I felt Rob Lowe gave an open account about who he was and how he felt in the acting/celebrity scene. It was thoroughly enjoyable story.

Awesome listen about Rob's fascinating life

Loved everything about Rob's narration of his life! I admire him even more now that I've learned what he went through to get where he is today. His greatest asset and trait? Being a present father and husband!

More to Rob Lowe than I might have imagined

I'm not sure why I downloaded Rob Lowe's book initially. I have never particularly been a fan. I wasn't not a fan, but I guess I figured he was another shallow, pretty faced aging kid actor.

Whatever struck me, I'm glad I listened to this book. In it Rob talks about the stress and thrill of being hounded by hoards of adoring fans and admits that while he loves people, the mindless mob can steal your soul (not a quote, but my summation). However, his true affection and admiration for the interesting cast of characters who have populated his life make him seem like a deeply caring, thinking, fun person I would enjoy chatting with. And I feel like I had the opportunity to do so.

I hope he wasn't just acting this part... I believed him. If you're a Rob fan, you must read this book. If you're not, but you have at least a mild interest in the who he is a a human being, you'll be pleasantly surprised. Hey Rob, thanks for sharing.

So much more to Rob Lowe

I loved this book. Honest. Passionate. I never grew up in the age of his teen heartthrob years. But Rob Lowe has made it clear he is much more than just as actor. He is intelligent, poignant and has a heart of gold. You won't be disappointed.

More than a pretty face....

I had always heard that Rob Lowe was a great writer and even better I had loved him in Tommy Boy. But to listen to his stories as told by him makes you appreciate him as someone who put in the work and has the passion for the craft. This was such a fun listen and now in my mind we are best friends....Hahahah.....okay maybe not but overall, you will enjoy this because it will be the only way 99% of the world will be able to have him tell jokes in our ears!❤️

Fun "summer beach" read

As a woman it was fun to read how life is for a good looking man. This book won't rock your world but it will be fast and fun.