
Handbook for an Unpredictable Life
How I Survived Sister Renata and My Crazy Mother, and Still Came Out Smiling (with Great Hair)
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Rosie Perez
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Rosie Perez
Rosie Perez first caught our attention with her fierce dance in the title sequence of Do the Right Thing and has since defined herself as a funny and talented actress who broke boundaries for Latinas in the film industry. What most people would be surprised to learn is that the woman with the big, effervescent personality has a secret straight out of a Dickens novel. At the age of three, Rosie’s life was turned upside down when her mentally ill mother tore her away from the only family she knew and placed her in a Catholic children’s home in New York’s Westchester County. Thus began her crazily discombobulated childhood of being shuttled between “the Home,” where she and other kids suffered all manners of cruelty from nuns, and various relatives’ apartments in Brooklyn.
Many in her circumstances would have been defined by these harrowing experiences, but with the intense determination that became her trademark, Rosie overcame the odds and made an incredible life for herself. She brings her journey vividly to life in this memoir - from the vibrant streets of Brooklyn to her turbulent years in the Catholic home, and finally to film and TV sets and the LA and New York City hip-hop scenes of the 1980s and ‘90s.
More than a pause-resisting listen, Handbook for an Unpredictable Life is a story of survival. By turns heartbreaking and funny, it is ultimately the inspirational story of a woman who has found a hard-won place of strength and peace.
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Where does Handbook for an Unpredictable Life rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I'd say it ranks near the top.What aspect of Rosie Perez’s performance would you have changed?
While it's great having the author read the book, I noticed she mispronounced some words. I have noticed this with a few of my other audio books. I mean, she wrote it and she doesn't know how to say certain words? I'm sure you can get caught up in reading and it happens, but why wouldn't they start that sentence over or something? I'm sure I'm just being anal about it, but it bothers me.Handbook
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Awesome
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Reina of all Reinas.
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Very good book!
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Fantastic
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loved it
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a must read
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Great book and audible! Hearing it in Rosie’s voice really brings her stories to life
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I Laughed, I Cried…complete ADMIRATION!
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
This was one of the best books I read and listened to this year. Rosie Perez is one of my favorite celebrities, but it was nice to hear about her life growing up. She is such a strong woman, love her!!!What did you like best about this story?
It showed her strength from beginning to end.Which scene was your favorite?
When she spent time with her Father's family in Puerto Rico.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes. I read the book in one day.Loved!!!!
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