Here Comes Trouble

Stories from My Life

By: Michael Moore

Narrated by: Michael Moore

Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

Number one New York Times best-selling author Michael Moore returns with his first major book in eight years - a blend of memoir, history, and politics that only he could write.

"I had an unusually large-sized head, though this was not uncommon for a baby in the Midwest. The craniums in our part of the country were designed to leave a little extra room for the brain to grow in case one day we found ourselves exposed to something we didn't understand, like a foreign language, or a salad".

Michael Moore - Oscar-winning filmmaker, best-selling author, the nation's unofficial provocateur laureate-is back, this time taking on an entirely new role, that of his own meta-Forest Gump.

Breaking the autobiographical mode, he presents 24 far-ranging, irreverent, and stranger-than-fiction vignettes from his own early life. One moment he's an 11-year-old boy lost in the Senate and found by Bobby Kennedy; and in the next, he's inside the Bitburg cemetery with a dazed and confused Ronald Reagan. Fast-forwarding to 2003, he stuns the world by uttering the words "We live in fictitious times...with a fictitious president" in place of the expected "I'd like to thank the Academy".

And none of that even comes close to the night the friendly priest at the seminary decides to show him how to perform his own exorcism.

Capturing the zeitgeist of the past 50 years, yet deeply personal and unflinchingly honest, Here Comes Trouble takes listeners on an unforgettable, take-no-prisoners ride through the life and times of Michael Moore. No one will come away from this book without a sense of surprise about the Michael Moore most of us didn't know. Alternately funny, eye-opening, and moving, it's a book he has been writing-and living-his entire life.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

©2011 Michael Moore (P)2011 Hachette

Terrific book...

Whether or not you agree with Moore's politics, this book is worth every minute! I never thought I'd like a book by him, but I was wrong. This book is rich with history, family heritage and amazing stories from someone who's had unbelievable experiences. It's so funny at times and at others sad. It is wonderfully narrated by Moore, so it's like he's sitting there telling you about his life. An absolute must read!

The best book I've listened to all year.

Michael Moore is a fabulous story teller and a real life Forest Gump. He's been present at many events that live in American history from the time he was 10 years old meeting Robert Kennedy in the Senate elevator, to being the youngest ever member of a school board at 18 years old where he helped enforce racial equity, to President Regan laying a wreath on Natzi graves in Germany, to George HW Bush's inauguration. The pathos of the story of his mother's death had me pausing the recording to weep. His kindness and humor and distinct political voice shines through. This is one audiobook I'll revisit over and over. Highly, highly recommended.

So that's how he got that way

A collection of humorous stories that provide more than a glimpse into how this filmmaker came to be. There are a lot of short "chapters" in this autobiography. Now that I have listened to them all, I wish I had rationed them out. Just like in his films, Moore's love for country and other people, albeit often exhibited in tactless fashion, shine through. Plus it is funny, I laughed out loud three times, despite well-honed skills of stifling such while sitting in the quiet car on a commuter train.

Couldn't stop listening

I am a fan of Michael Moore but I have never seen one of his movies or read one of his books. Once I got started listening there was little stopping.

My favorite part was when he had to hire Navy Seals as body guards. When someone hires Seals you know they are in deep trouble and could be killed. Old ex-cop security was not an option.

There was not a dull moment in the book. This was unusual for me but I went back and listened to many chapters again.

Some wonderful,inspiring stories!

What made the experience of listening to Here Comes Trouble the most enjoyable?

Mr. Moore did a great job expressing the details of his life....his emotion comes through so many times...talking about his mom,dad,teachers...and weaving these experiences into the history that was occuring at the time.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved the stories about Mike's mom.

Have you listened to any of Michael Moore’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No-this is my first audiobook by Mr. moore(I have read the hard copies in the past).Now,I want to get the other books he has written.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I tried...These are long books.Fortunately,you can stop this book without losing your place.

Another Winner!

Would you listen to Here Comes Trouble again? Why?

Yes, most definitely

What did you like best about this story?

The colorful narration of the author reading his own book

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

excitment

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes!

Any additional comments?

This book was amazing! I really enjoyed listening to Michael Moore's narration...I do not think anyone else could have read this book but him.

An interesting story.

Michael Moore's soft voice was pleasant and I enjoyed the book. He touched on his parents and sisters but said nothing much about his wife. It would have made the story more interesting to know how they met since he did talk about his dating experiences. Sometimes I cringed when he would confront people. It must be very hard to be so hated by people simply for telling the truth. Over the years I have watched him on talk shows. I always thought he should ditch the hat. It's time for another documentary on the state the country is in now.

An entertaining romp on the face of hypocrisy

If you like Michael Moore's movies and john Stewart's Daily show, you'll love this book. First off it is read by the author with irreverent abandon. Yu'll found yourself moving from shocking amazement at what lengths Michael Moore has had to protect himself to the point of having to hire a small army of 9 ex navy seals and green berets to protect himself, his family and his home from right wing vengeance and terrorism. At times you will find yourself moving from 'he got em' satisfaction to bursts of laughter as you say to yourself 'thank god for the Michael Moore's and john Stewart's of the corrupt branches of government that serve as puppets for what is now multinational corporate greed. So buy this book, weep for what is used and abused and laugh your ass off as Michael Moore finds ways to get in their faces and expose their lies and hypocrisy. Very entertaining.


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A great American story!

If you're a fan of Michael Moore, are interested in how he became the man he is or want to hear how a seemingly unremarkable guy can do extraordinary things (a truth often forgotten in a democratic society) you'll enjoy this book. He has a very interesting story to tell and his writing lives up to it. What's moore (heh heh), he performs his story beautifully; it's just so much fun to listen to. My only complaint is the sound quality. Most of the recording sounds like it was done in his kitchen with him standing too far from his computer mic.

Personal stories from MM

I love that this was read my Moore himself. He's got some very entertaining and funny stories and I now have a greater understanding of why he's one of the most hated men around. Like him or hate him, he's incredibly intelligent, passionate and has a lot of good stories to tell.