Home and Alone

De: Daniel Stern

Narrado por: Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern's connection with audiences is cemented in movies like Home Alone and City Slickers, and in his debut memoir, Home and Alone, he is the Everyman narrator on a ride into the human side of Hollywood. Experience what it's like driving Robert Redford in his Porsche at 100 mph, or stripping down for a nude scene in front of a group of strangers.

Share the out-of-body moments of flying alone with Mel Gibson on his jet to Las Vegas and smashing a fake mustache onto Gary Busey's face while cursing him out on the pitcher's mound of Wrigley Field. Join him in his triumphant stories like conquering his dyslexia as the voice of The Wonder Years, and his terrifying ones like being sued for $25 million by CBS and Columbia pictures. His insights into marriage, children, parents, and parenting are not only hilarious, but packed with subtle wisdom. But the real surprises are in Stern's off-screen roles as a bronze sculptor, cattle rancher, avocado farmer, and public servant. The hard work and commitment he has put into his on-screen successes are applied with the same intensity to every aspect of his life.

From creating monumental public art projects and founding a Boys & Girls Club to visiting troops in Iraq and learning to birth a cow, he has lived it all. Home and Alone is for anyone who needs reminding that nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it.

©2024 Daniel Stern (P)2024 Tantor

Wonderful, interesting and insightful read

What a great book! Mr Stern has led an incredible life and as he often says “what are the chances?” I was aware that we had grown up in the same town, went to the same high school, dropped out in the eleventh grade….. although he is a few years older than I and was in the same Hebrew school class as my older sister, which was actually in a church. It was wonderful to hear about some, not many but a few of the places I remember fondly. We were both very lucky to have had the opportunity to come of age in a town which was much like on “The Wonder Years.” I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audio version of this book, his narration is epic and couldn’t have been done by anyone else. The story and his history, along with the endless stream of humor makes this a book I will enjoy listening to again. The parts of his life that I had no knowledge of were vividly enlightening and of much interest to me. What a fascinating, generous and fulfilling life he has had, so far. I can only hope for many more wonderful years for him and his family.

From a crook to a world hero.

I like that Daniel took a simple character and created an icon. l loved that he used Marv 's fame to bring joy to people.

Great storytelling!

And not just because he's my brother. This guy can write! And narrate obviously. Great drive and hilarious

Great book

Daniel Stern comes across as a very grateful and humble man. He realizes unlike many of his Hollywood brethren that much of his success luck. His story telling is really well paced and has the perfect amount of detail. His reading of the book is spot on too.

Good memoir that overstays its welcome

The majority of this memoir is great. However it goes on longer than it should have and the political parts add nothing to the experience. Still, the good parts are enjoyable and his reading of this book is perfect.

Highly Recommend!!!

From start to finish I was captivated and invested. From hilarious back stories to valuable life lessons, this book had it all. I didn't want it to end!

excellent

i would have given this a 5 star accross the board, but he had a George Bush rant without doing his homework on prior administrations handling of Bin Laden. The book was excellent, but please keep politics out of it, it added nothing to the story.

Good book

The book is interesting and sometimes funny. it was good to learn about life and work of the author.

so mich humor and love!!

The whol book was funny and charming and beautiful. im glad I got this book and highly recommended it.

so happy for this book

5 of my fave films star Daniel stern. this book coming out in time for Christmas is a huge blessing. enjoy!