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Runaway Train

Or, the Story of My Life So Far

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Runaway Train

By: Eric Roberts, Sam Kashner - contributor
Narrated by: Eric Roberts
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Long-listed, Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year, 2024

This program is read by the author, Golden Globe–winning actor Eric Roberts.

In this brutally candid memoir, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts pulls no punches about the ups and downs of his career and his sometimes stormy relationship with his famous sister, Julia.

Eric Roberts grew up in Georgia, spending most of his teens away from his mother and sisters, Lisa and Julia. Instead, he stayed with his controlling father, a grifter jealous of his early success. At age 17, Eric moved to New York to pursue acting, where he worked and partied with future legends like Christopher Walken, Mickey Rourke, John Malkovich, Bruce Willis, and Robin Williams.

His big break came when he was cast in King of the Gypsies. Eric became one of the hottest stars of his era, starting an affair with actress Sandy Dennis, working with Bob Fosse on the critically acclaimed Star 80, and earning an Oscar nomination for Runaway Train. But for Eric, Hollywood came with a dark side—an ocean of cocaine that nearly swept him away, culminating in a car accident that almost cost him his life.

Eric is open about the seriousness of his addictions and their devastating effect on his career. He reveals the reasons behind his complicated relationship with his sister, Julia, and his daughter, Emma, a successful actress in her own right. Now, happily married to actress and casting director Eliza Roberts, who helped him confront his demons, he is revered among his peers as the ultimate actor’s actor.

Written with New York Times bestselling author, for years a Vanity Fair contributing editor, and current Air Mail writer-at-large Sam Kashner, this is a powerful memoir of a Hollywood legend.

Music for this program is courtesy of Keaton Simons.

Track list in program order;

1 - Other Side
2 - Read My Mind
3 - Father Song
4 - Masterpiece
5 - It’s Ok
6 - Tribal Blues
7 - Green Monster
8 - Lemonaid
9 - Just This Side Of Insane
10 - Beautiful Pain
11 - The Medicine
12 - Currently
13 - Therapy
14 - Hero & Hell
15 - Still Holding On
16 - To Me
17 - Yet

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

©2024 Eric Roberts (P)2024 Macmillan Audio
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Critic reviews

"A one of a kind memoir from a one of a kind actor."—David Duchovny, New York Times bestselling author of Truly Like Lightning

"Compelling to read—candid, brave and full of Eric's natural grace and good nature."—Christopher Walken, Academy Award-Winning Actor

Raw Honesty • Emotional Journey • Charming Voice • Fascinating Life Story • Heartfelt Narration • Relatable Experiences
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Splendid. So raw and beautiful, though hard to hear at times. Glad to travel with him.

Raw honesty

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Very good. I have always like Eric Roberts. A nice love story. Honest and true

Run away train

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What a poignant biography, raw and rugged, yet beautiful and sweet. If you are a certain age and appreciate all things 70’s and 80’s, which includes Eric Roberts, you’ll enjoy this book. I, too, was raised so differently, so brutally, than my younger sibling, who denies my trauma. I felt Eric’s every word about the same situation. To his sisters… it can, and does, happen. I have an Eliza too, my Tim, who’s loved me to wholeness. I’m rooting for Eric Roberts. I wish the world for him, the 2020’s role of a lifetime that catapults him to financial freedom and superstardom. May God bless him, Eliza, and their family so sweetly.

I felt this book with every ounce of my being.

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I loved the book!! He has a great voice! I really enjoyed the time spent listening and his story!

He was a great narrator!!!

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I appreciate Eric’s openness and truth regarding his life, shining a light on mental illness, drugs, depression, suicide, etc…Thank you and God Bless you & yours!! 🥰💗🥰

Realness! Truth!

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I've always loved Eric Roberts. I admire how honest he was about his struggles with family and addiction. I'll listen to it a 2nd time, he voice is familiar and soothing. Thank you Eric for sharing your life.

Great book!!!!

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Mr. Robert’s did a great job telling his story and is a fantastic narrator (not a huge surprise for the talented actor).

Great stories told by the man himself

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Nothing to dislike he’s a good actor and a good human being not many left

Truthfulness

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I really enjoyed listening to Eric Roberts’ life story. I especially enjoyed that he also read it. It was like an old friend sharing his trials.

Like an Old Friend

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I appreciated his honesty about his short comings as a human being. If we could all face our poor choices.

Have liked Eric Roberts since I was a teenager

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