Infinite Tuesday

An Autobiographical Riff

De: Michael Nesmith

Narrado por: Michael Nesmith

The “beautifully written” (The New York Times) autobiography of Michael Nesmith, from his star-making role on The Monkees and his invention of the music video to his critical contributions to movies, comedy, and the world of virtual reality

“Reads like the chronicle of a relentless seeker.”—Los Angeles Times

Michael Nesmith’s eclectic, electric life spanned his star-making role on The Monkees, his invention of the music video, and his critical contributions to movies, comedy, and the world of virtual reality. But above all, his is a seeker’s story, a pilgrimage in search of a set of principles to live by. That search took Nesmith from a childhood in Dallas to the set of The Monkees in Los Angeles to the heart of swinging London with John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix.

This funny, thoughtful, self-aware book is a window into an unexpected life, inflected at every turn by the surprising candor and absurdist humor of an American original.

Michael, thank you for sharing :-)

As a youngster back in the 60s I was one who thoroughly was enthralled by The Monkees, each and every one of them. That section of the book was so interesting to walk through. Hearing the back experiences brought back great memories of the time. The rest of the book was also quite interesting and provided an vivid understanding of the perseverance, insight and the synchronicities of Mr Nesmith's life.

I wanted to hear about his life

While I found the story very interesting, it jumped around so much , at times I was very confused..
plus, he talked in a round about way , but it was interesting

Excellent Tuesday---and Beyond

Very thoughtful, humble journey through a life whose timeline coincided with that of my own. The self-narration was integral to the book's content and communication, and it was of high quality.

Unexpected and brutally honest

I was one of those who enjoyed the Monkee’s music back in the 1960s. The group certainly wasn’t up to the standard set by the Beatles, but they put out a lot of good pop music. The Monkees were fully certified artistically by their 1968 movie "Head."

Later, I discovered Michael Nesmith’s music with the First National Band. I became a fan and quickly bought all of those records. Then I discovered what I consider his best album, “From a Radio Engine to the Photon Wing,” which contained some of his best music, including "Rio." I saw Nesmith perform live twice—his unique work “The Prison” in a college auditorium and in 1992, at the outdoor Britt Festival in Southern Oregon. In addition, I loved his 1982 movie “Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann.”

Okay, now the book. I didn’t know what to expect, but, as it turned out, I was unable to leave it alone until the end. He reads like he sings—he enunciates each word, not even allowing himself any contractions, all of which makes it ideal listening while driving.

But, of course, it’s the content that really stands out, much like his song lyrics. I’ve never encountered such a brutally candid memoir or autobiography, with relentless self-examination at every turn. He talks about the many times he was a jerk and how it affected himself and others around him. He talks about his enduring naïveté in business and in his personal relationships. He acknowledges how fame and celebrity affected his personality—not in a good way. Through it all, he never stopped inquiring inwardly and attempting to right his perceived wrongs.

Indeed, there were times when I thought: Will he ever get it? Well, that comes in interesting ways, especially through his mother and his deep background with and growing understanding of Christian Science and its core principles. Didn’t see that coming.

The book was written around 2016, and Nesmith passed away five years later at the age of 78. I like to think that he found the peace he worked toward for so many years. Personally, I found “Infinite Tuesday” to be therapeutic and life-affirming. And I have an even greater respect and appreciation—not just for his body of work, but more important, for the man himself.

A little too pompous

It seems like this guy has an angel on his shoulder. Everything he touches fails, yet he is blind to it.