Tom Felton

As soon as I saw that Tom was writing a book, I was ecstatic. I'll admit to having a slight crush on Draco (who doesn't love a bad boy?!) but I have an even bigger one on Tom. He's adorable and genuine, and the fact that he's as big of a Potterhead as the rest of us makes him even more amazing. I went into this book expecting to get a few insights on Tom's personal life and some fun behind-the-scenes facts about the filming of Harry Potter. He more than delivered on that, let me tell you. show more The chapter about Alan Rickman itself had me roaring with laughter. What I didn't expect, however, was a poignant and raw account of his struggles with alcoholism and mental health. I went from stifling the giggles about "Don't step on my f**king cloak!!!" to fighting back tears hearing him discuss the challenges of mental illness and the struggle of seeking help. The ending alone in which he describes what it really means to be a "rich person" is enough of a reason to pick up the book and read it if you're debating it. In today's world, it is so easy to lose sight of the important things and what it truly means to be happy. Thank you, Tom, for reminding us of what really matters. show less

Dear Mr. Tom Felton,
Thank you for your fun, enlightening, thought-provoking book. I enjoyed the light-hearted, as seen in retrospect, view of shenanigans during the filming of the Harry Potter films. I delighted in your "who?" reactions to actors such as Dame Maggie Smith, Sir Alan Rickman, Sir Richard Harris, Sir Michael Gambon, although none of them had those titles at the beginning of those films. It was great to see them shown as real people.

But what I liked best were your "let me show show more you the holes in my overcoat" moments, identifying the times when you faced real, life defining moments -- sonmetimes going right, sometimes left. Your "it's on me" perspective was so important to really see you as a person for whom not everything went smoothly or well. You showed how critical it is, especially when things go wrong, to look at your own self in the mirror an guage what you did wrong.

You showed moments where wisdom showed itself in your life and you were able to snag and hold on to those, they helping you hold on to and create more "normalcy" in your life. I'm most grateful for those because the perspective they helped you create means that we, your fans, may well be able to have you share your talents with us for many years to come. show less

Wow, that ending! I was crying my heart out and feeling calm and happy, and rich. I really enjoyed all the book and getting a fresh new perspective on the Harry Potter films and the unconventional childhood and adolescence of Tom, but those last couple chapters really earned the five star rating for me. I'll always look at Draco Malfoy differently now.

I have recently been re-watching the Harry Potter movies in sequence. So, when I saw a memoir by Tom Felton, the actor who played Draco Malfoy, I decided it would be an excellent supplement to my nostalgic journey through the films. Felton recounts his childhood and family life, how he got the role in the Harry Potter series, interactions with notable performers, and later in the book, his struggles with addiction and mental health issues. The writing is colloquial and provides a sense of show more the author’s personality. He shares a few characteristics with Draco, including a mischievous streak. I found it interesting than some fans have trouble distinguishing the actor from the role. This book is filled with self-deprecating humor. I laughed out loud at several of his stories. He seems to be a natural storyteller. I particularly enjoyed his anecdotes about the filming of his movies. I listened to the audio book, read by the author, and he does a fabulous job. show less