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)

Delightful.

Lowe just seems like an awesome human. The book is enjoyable and Lowe is quite funny. I liked every moment.

Great read by Lowe.

Pretty Good

I enjoyed all the stories. It was fun to hear back story about how Rob Lowe grew up and how he met other actors and where those other actors came from. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because I thought he sounded a bit arrogant and entitled in a lot of things he said and it put me off.

a natural storyteller with great stories to tell

Rob Lowe is a talented writer and an engaging storyteller. He is honest in his examination of his own life and weaves his stories together effortlessly. His voice is soothing and I was sad when the book was finished.

Wonderful storyteller

Who knew Rob Lowe has such a fantastic vocabulary and beautiful prose. A great life story from the man who’s posters I had on my wall as a kid!

Honest and consuming

I enjoyed the audiobook. Great stories and honesty. Would love to hear chapter two in the life.

Thoroughly enjoyed

I’m not one for memoirs and although this is about his life, it did feel like a story a friend would tell you. Rob Lowe reading it was sincerely a bonus.

Entertaining honest and humble delivery his own story

Rob Lowe’s honest and humble delivery is very entertaining and enchanting. He is as gifted at storytelling telling as he is bringing characters to life on and off screen. I looked forward to each chapter and am now sad to have completed the book on Audible. I am grateful for Mr Lowe sharing his story and look forward to his next.

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I knew of Rob Lowe from movies but didn't know anything about his personal story. loved getting the opportunity to get to know him better through this audiobook.

So good I started listening everywhere, not just the car

I grew up watching Rob Lowe. I remember seeing him in The Outsiders and thinking he was a beautiful man. Years later I fell in love with his character Sam on The West Wing. I spend a lot of time in my car and chose this audible book because I thought it would be fun and light and make my hours on the road for work go more quickly. It’s turned out to be one of the best memoirs I’ve ever read. Typically, I prefer reading to listening. This time I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the author, as he shared so many interesting, heartwarming and heartbreaking stories. There is so much more to this man than a pretty face. In my book, it’s a must read memoir. Well written, full of honesty, insight, wisdom and great stories.

Loved this!

What an amazing and interesting life Rob Lowe has had! The story told in his own voice really elevates the experience! And he’s great at doing the voices of the people in his life!