• Too Much Is Not Enough

  • A Memoir of Fumbling Toward Adulthood
  • By: Andrew Rannells
  • Narrated by: Andrew Rannells
  • Length: 7 hrs
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (725 ratings)

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Too Much Is Not Enough

By: Andrew Rannells
Narrated by: Andrew Rannells
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Publisher's summary

From the star of Broadway's The Book of Mormon and HBO's Girls, the heartfelt and hilarious coming-of-age memoir of a Midwestern boy surviving bad auditions, bad relationships, and some really bad highlights as he chases his dreams in New York City

"Candid, funny, crisp...honest and tender about lessons of the heart." (Vogue)

Named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR

When Andrew Rannells left Nebraska for New York City in 1997, he, like many young hopefuls, saw the city as a chance to break free. To start over. To transform the fiercely ambitious but sexually confused teenager he saw in the mirror into the Broadway leading man of his dreams.

In Too Much Is Not Enough, Rannells takes us on the journey of a 20-something hungry to experience everything New York has to offer: new friends, wild nights, great art, standing ovations. At the heart of his hunger lies a powerful drive to reconcile the boy he was when he left Omaha with the man he desperately wants to be.

As Rannells fumbles his way towards the Great White Way, he also shares the drama of failed auditions and behind-the-curtain romances, the heartbreak of losing his father at the height of his struggle, and the exhilaration of making his Broadway debut in Hairspray at the age of 26. Along the way, he learns that you never really leave your past - or your family - behind; that the most painful, and perversely motivating, jobs are the ones you almost get; and that sometimes the most memorable nights with friends are marked not by the trendy club you danced at but by the recap over diner food afterward.

Honest and hilarious, Too Much Is Not Enough is an unforgettable look at love, loss, and the powerful forces that determine who we become.

©2019 Andrew Rannells (P)2019 Random House Audio

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This book is delightful!

I’ve been an Andrew Rannells fan since Book of Mormon and many of my favorite moments have come watching him be himself on talk shows. This book is so funny, so sweet, so honest and so self-aware that I understand why he makes such a great interview subject. Listen to this performance of this book. It is brilliant.

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Enjoyed every minute

Loved this audiobook. The writing and narration are super-clear and compelling. I kept rearranging my day so I could keep listening. I hope Andrew Rannells decides to do a follow up book to continue from where this book ends.

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Loved the way he expressed his feelings through words and beautifully read

I liked everything and it’s the first book that has made me cry because of how emotional the story gets

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Funny, touching memoir

Great coming-of-age memoir about a boy in the big city just trying to succeed. Funny and touching, and even a little sad. Good quick read.

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so entertaining!

I found myself listening to the chapters over and over they were so entertaining. I'm going to start it over again now that I'm done!

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Fantastic Memoir

Loved this book and hearing the stories so expertly narrated by Andrew (Andy) is such a treat! Finished it is just a couple of days. If only all memoirs were this good.

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love!

I'm looking forward to the next book!! Book of Mormon... Girls... the 2nd book will no doubt be jucier than the first!

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Just not enough

It is a pleasure to listen to Andrew Rannells share stories of his growing up and path towards fame. But really it is a story about a struggling actor in NYC, his failed auditions, and his eventful love life. While any famous person can share their early years, one hopes they end up famous by the end of the story. Andrew ends up in a Broadway Ensemble.
Two things set this apart: He has a very easy comfortable storytelling style.
He has the most incredible ability to remember and share details of his whole life.
I would listen to him actually achieve fame. This was a little lacking.

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A Rannells fan

Listen, I love Andrew Rannells and his humor, so this book was a must for me. I love that he doesn't focus on his famous years, instead giving us all the work and effort that went into getting him there. As a young guy that just moved to the city there's a lot of stuff here to learn from.

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Read and Reread This Book

Beyond amazing, perfect in every single way. Don't miss out on this amazingness. You'll want to become BFFs with the author.

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