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Nevertheless: A Memoir (2017)

by Alec Baldwin

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One of the most accomplished and outspoken actors today chronicles the highs and lows of his life in this beautifully written, candid memoir. Over the past three decades, Alec Baldwin has established himself as one of Hollywood's most gifted, hilarious, and controversial leading men. From his work in popular movies, including Beetlejuice, Working Girl, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Cooler, and Martin Scorsese's The Departed to his role as Jack Donaghy on Tina Fey's irreverent series 30 Rock-for which he won two Emmys, three Golden Globes, and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards-and as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live, he's both a household name and a deeply respected actor. In Nevertheless, Baldwin transcends his public persona, making public facets of his life he has long kept private. In this honest, affecting memoir, he introduces us to the Long Island child who felt burdened by his family's financial strains and his parents' unhappy marriage; the Washington, DC, college student gearing up for a career in politics; the self-named "Love Taxi" who helped friends solve their romantic problems while neglecting his own; the young soap actor learning from giants of the theatre; the addict drawn to drugs and alcohol who struggles with sobriety; the husband and father who acknowledges his failings and battles to overcome them; and the consummate professional for whom the work is everything. Throughout Nevertheless, one constant emerges: the fearlessness that defines and drives Baldwin's life. Told with his signature candor, astute observational savvy, and devastating wit, Nevertheless reveals an Alec Baldwin we have never fully seen before.… (more)
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For a celebrity memoir Nevertheless is quite a good book. I listened to it while I exercised at the YMCA and found it informative and enjoyable. I am not much of a fan but I have enjoyed Alec Baldwin's performances in 30 R0c on TV. I found his discussion of acting on stage interesting and would like to see him live sometime. His childhood as one of 6 kids in a family living on a high school teachers income showed that he did not come from privilege. I also liked hearing about his political activities. Alec had some problems with drugs and alcohol in his earlier career. He did not hold back on his discussion of that part of his life. His recovery and the debt he owes to the AA 12 Steps tradition came across as truly sincere. ( )
  MMc009 | Jan 30, 2022 |
My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:

https://youtu.be/qoGEUOeM8rs

Enjoy! ( )
  booklover3258 | Jul 30, 2021 |
Listening to him talk about his life, I felt a little like I was missing something. There were some interesting stories, but I did not feel it was very compelling. He had the opportunity to tell us how he felt, but instead it was just a recitation of the cirsumstances. I quit about halfway through. Perhaps I will read the rest and revise my review. ( )
  sbecon | May 16, 2021 |
3.5/5 stars

Nevertheless: A Memoir was exactly what I expected it to be: Alec's life story. I have always loved his voice and I was thrilled to discover that he performed the audio himself.

His childhood growing up on Massapequa, Long Island was interesting. I enjoyed hearing how his love of books and movies came about and what life was like with 5 siblings.

It was also interesting to hear about how his career got started, how his love for politics developed and what it was like working with various Hollywood actors, directors and agents.

He definitely has some choice words for many in the legal field, especially those involved with divorce cases. He explains, or attempts to, the horrible voice mail he left for his daughter and he also talks a bit about his actions towards the paparazzi.

Overall, I enjoyed listening to this and learning more about Mr. Baldwin. ( )
  Charrlygirl | Mar 22, 2020 |
Baldwin has lived an interesting life and appears to be quite candid in the novel. Certainly feels that he was hard done by when working through the family court system. ( )
  brakketh | Jan 12, 2020 |
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One of the most accomplished and outspoken actors today chronicles the highs and lows of his life in this beautifully written, candid memoir. Over the past three decades, Alec Baldwin has established himself as one of Hollywood's most gifted, hilarious, and controversial leading men. From his work in popular movies, including Beetlejuice, Working Girl, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Cooler, and Martin Scorsese's The Departed to his role as Jack Donaghy on Tina Fey's irreverent series 30 Rock-for which he won two Emmys, three Golden Globes, and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards-and as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live, he's both a household name and a deeply respected actor. In Nevertheless, Baldwin transcends his public persona, making public facets of his life he has long kept private. In this honest, affecting memoir, he introduces us to the Long Island child who felt burdened by his family's financial strains and his parents' unhappy marriage; the Washington, DC, college student gearing up for a career in politics; the self-named "Love Taxi" who helped friends solve their romantic problems while neglecting his own; the young soap actor learning from giants of the theatre; the addict drawn to drugs and alcohol who struggles with sobriety; the husband and father who acknowledges his failings and battles to overcome them; and the consummate professional for whom the work is everything. Throughout Nevertheless, one constant emerges: the fearlessness that defines and drives Baldwin's life. Told with his signature candor, astute observational savvy, and devastating wit, Nevertheless reveals an Alec Baldwin we have never fully seen before.

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