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Helpful Score: 1
Read by the author... not always a good thing, but definitely good for this book. The author gets teary-voiced when he describes some sad events. Writing and pace are good. Interesting stories, well told and well read.
A few surprises: Weintraub and John Denver were executors of each other's wills and designated guardians for each other's children. Richard Gere got the lead in _An Officer and a Gentleman_ after John Denver turned it down. Weintraub insisted that George Burns wear a hat in _Oh, God_ because Burns had a bad toupee and wouldn't give it up. George Bush Sr got him into a (previously) gentile-only country club and they were great friends. Details of how Weintraub wound up promoting Elvis.
"Useful Stories" -- maybe not. "Persuasive Man" -- definitely. Includes a short interview with the author at the end of the text.
A few surprises: Weintraub and John Denver were executors of each other's wills and designated guardians for each other's children. Richard Gere got the lead in _An Officer and a Gentleman_ after John Denver turned it down. Weintraub insisted that George Burns wear a hat in _Oh, God_ because Burns had a bad toupee and wouldn't give it up. George Bush Sr got him into a (previously) gentile-only country club and they were great friends. Details of how Weintraub wound up promoting Elvis.
"Useful Stories" -- maybe not. "Persuasive Man" -- definitely. Includes a short interview with the author at the end of the text.
Jennifer D. (Jennmarie68) reviewed When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead: Useful Stories from a Persuasive Man (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 217 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A review copy of this book was provided by Hachette Audio.
I liked this book. I had heard the name Jerry Weintraub before but I never really knew who he was. After hearing all of the things he has accomplished in his life I now realized that I've probably heard his name a million times but since he's not the star of anything I've never really paid that much attention to who he was.
This book is like sitting with your grandfather listening to the stories of his life and taking in all the advice he has to give. It was very enlightening. Jerry never really had a formal education, he just had the mindset that if he wanted something he was going to get it. His entire life he made things happen for himself, weather he was "prepared" for them or not. I wish I would have kept a pen and paper near by while listening to this one as there were so many nuggets that I can't even begin to remember them all.
I think this without realizing it this book has started to make subtle changes in my life. Since I've finished this I've had a bit more of a positive outlook and have been stepping outside my comfort zone to get things accomplished. Jerry says throughout the book that if a kid from the Bronx can do it... And while I don't think being from the Bronx is a detriment in life I do get what Jerry is trying to say. That he's nothing special, he's just another person, and if he can accomplish these things there is no reason that anyone else wouldn't be able to reach their goals.
What I really liked was that Jerry has such a great sense of humor. There were so many times in this one where he was able to laugh at himself. Even though he is a millionaire and has worked with Sinatra, Elvis, John Denver, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Brad Pitt, and so many others he gives off the feel that he is a truly humble person.
As I first started listening to this book I thought Jerry's voice would get a bit irritating, but the longer I listened the more I was endeared to Jerry because of his voice. I know it was his story, but he read the book like he was just sitting down and having a conversation. You could hear the emotion in his voice as he talked about the moments that really changed his life. He made a great narrator.
I really liked this book. It made me want to meet Jerry. And I keep calling him Jerry because after spending 8 hours with him and his life story I feel like I know him. I feel like if I were to be given the chance to speak with him it would be like catching up with a long lost friend.
I liked this book. I had heard the name Jerry Weintraub before but I never really knew who he was. After hearing all of the things he has accomplished in his life I now realized that I've probably heard his name a million times but since he's not the star of anything I've never really paid that much attention to who he was.
This book is like sitting with your grandfather listening to the stories of his life and taking in all the advice he has to give. It was very enlightening. Jerry never really had a formal education, he just had the mindset that if he wanted something he was going to get it. His entire life he made things happen for himself, weather he was "prepared" for them or not. I wish I would have kept a pen and paper near by while listening to this one as there were so many nuggets that I can't even begin to remember them all.
I think this without realizing it this book has started to make subtle changes in my life. Since I've finished this I've had a bit more of a positive outlook and have been stepping outside my comfort zone to get things accomplished. Jerry says throughout the book that if a kid from the Bronx can do it... And while I don't think being from the Bronx is a detriment in life I do get what Jerry is trying to say. That he's nothing special, he's just another person, and if he can accomplish these things there is no reason that anyone else wouldn't be able to reach their goals.
What I really liked was that Jerry has such a great sense of humor. There were so many times in this one where he was able to laugh at himself. Even though he is a millionaire and has worked with Sinatra, Elvis, John Denver, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Brad Pitt, and so many others he gives off the feel that he is a truly humble person.
As I first started listening to this book I thought Jerry's voice would get a bit irritating, but the longer I listened the more I was endeared to Jerry because of his voice. I know it was his story, but he read the book like he was just sitting down and having a conversation. You could hear the emotion in his voice as he talked about the moments that really changed his life. He made a great narrator.
I really liked this book. It made me want to meet Jerry. And I keep calling him Jerry because after spending 8 hours with him and his life story I feel like I know him. I feel like if I were to be given the chance to speak with him it would be like catching up with a long lost friend.
