Making It So

A Memoir

De: Patrick Stewart

Narrado por: Patrick Stewart

Winner of the 2024 Audie Award for Autobiography/Memoir

THE NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER

The renowned and bestselling memoir—written with “insight, truth, and passion” (Sir Ian McKellen)—from iconic, beloved actor and living legend Sir Patrick Stewart.

From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work, Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generations in a career spanning six decades with his indelible command of stage and screen. No other British working actor enjoys such career variety, universal respect, and unending popularity, as witnessed through his seminal roles—whether as Captain Jean-Luc Picard of Star Trek fame, Professor Charles Xavier of Marvel's X-Men hit movie franchise, his more than forty years as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company, his unforgettable one-man show adapted from Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, or his comedic work in American Dad!, Ted, Extras, and Blunt Talk, among many others. Now, he presents his stunning memoir, a revealing portrait of a driven artist whose astonishing life—from his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, England, to the heights of Hollywood and worldwide acclaim—proves a story as exuberant, definitive, and enduring as the author himself.

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"Yorkshireman Sir Patrick Stewart presents a revealing, clear, and beautifully written memoir, discussing the entirety of his journey from humble beginnings that included domestic violence to the heights of international film, stage, and television stardom. His performance is compassionate, sensitive, and powerful, with well-paced timing and notable precision exercised in every word. The audio effort is nuanced and evokes pathos in the listener. Stewart expresses great appreciation for the handful of teachers, friends, and mentors who helped create such a miraculous journey from poverty to great wealth—wealth shared with others by demonstrations of kindness in employing his skills and gifts. Stewart’s insights and observational skills are fully on display—he easily could have been a great full-time writer. This is an audiobook not to miss."

“I read this book in a state of wonder, not just for the author’s gifts as a nuanced storyteller and sharp observer, but for those other remarkable gifts, of intelligence, sensitivity, wit, intuition, self-awareness, and élan that were bestowed on him when he came into the world—all of which he has freely shared with us so long and so beautifully; and finished reading in a state of deep gratitude for the gifts, and the gift, of Patrick Stewart.” —Michael Chabon

“Patrick’s early life is a Dickensian tale of domestic violence and misfortune, transformed by chance and some good folk into the actor internationally admired and loved. He writes as well as he acts, with insight, truth, and passion. Another Stewart Triumph!” —Sir Ian McKellen

“There is so much to say about Sir Patrick. He is an amazing actor, great to look at, really funny, and up for anything. He is a kind man…compassionate and sensitive….but, as you will find when you read the book, his greatest asset as a human being is the fact that he is so completely and unapologetically himself.” —Whoopi Goldberg

"What a glorious memoir Sir Patrick Stewart has written. His prose is elegant and beautiful, diamond-like in its clarity and precision, and his recollections of his life are full of tenderness, insight, candor, and pathos. If he hadn't been so busy all these years being a great actor, delighting us all, he could have been a great writer, and now with this book, he is one." —Jonathan Ames

Wonderful insights

Like many, I primarily know Patrick Stewart in his role as Captain of the Enterprise on Star Trek, and Charles Xavier in the X-Men series. I have also been fortunate to see him play other characters, but still never knew his background and history. His autobiography provides fantastic I sights into both the man and the actor. I thoroughly loved hearing his story, told by him directly.

Delightful

Sir Patrick Stewart tells the story of his life and career with heart, humor, and honesty. His narration is splendid!

Fans of Patrick will love this

Well preformed and true to his story. It's super interesting and compelling. Its always nice to see how some of our best outliers are made and this story delivers.

Amazing listen!

Magnificently read! Was so curious and intrigued that I found myself reading up and digging for photos to all the performers/actors he encountered throughout his career in British theatre and Hollywood!

Amazing

It was well worth it to spend 18 hours with Sir Patrick. Well written and performed.

Top of the line autobiography

I was frustrated every time I had to pause the book. his self insight and reflection were raw and inspired. I'm grateful to Sir Patrick for sharing this.

Wonderful Piece of Life

I can’t come up with the right words to express how enjoyable this book was. Normally I don’t bother with memoirs but I took a gamble and it paid off. Sir Patrick was a delight, and the story of his life was so interesting to listen to. I actually wish it could had gone on longer! Mild shock!

Simply Wonderful.

There’s really nothing more to say. Sir Patrick gives you the full story, up to this point. A wonderful story.

Entertaining, Engaging and a complete delight

This is one of my favorite reads of the year. I feel so blessed that Sir Patrick Stewart took the time to share his story and exsperiances. His reading of this book is a masterful performance itself. Hope to hear him do more audio books to come.

Time is fleeting.

Patrick manages manages to make the most mundane of things that happen in his life a gripping and interesting story. Even a backroom wedding has the feel of an international conspiracy. I can only say bravo and well done. I was quite disappointed that the story was over as quickly as it was. An 18hr listen just flew by.