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“One of my top five books of all time. A lot of books make me chuckle in public. This would give me a belly laugh. A must read.”
Anthony M wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The silent one does a great job of telling about the old days! Groucho, the family historian and author of a few books himself, never wrote one that delivered on the Marx Brothers history like Harpo's. A wonderful look back at the way life really was in the old days of vaudeville. Harpo reveals much more detail about his youth than Groucho did and you never get a sense of his being embarrassed by hardship and goofy family characters the way you do from Grouch.
unzar j wrote this review Saturday, May 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
There is also a revealing quality to Harpo the philosopher. When he says he felt sorry for others but never for himself, or how he lived life like it was a dream it comes across with sincerity.
This is a thick book and my second time reading it. Very enjoyable. ”
“Harpo is my favourite Marx brother. This book is essential. *honk honk*”
K W wrote this review Saturday, February 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I don't know of any other book I've read that gave me as many laugh out loud moments. I have read this book so many times, it's falling apart.”
Susan P wrote this review Saturday, November 1 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“read the first charpter or two at the book store, but i bought some groucho books at the same time and read them first, then needed a break.”
Matt H wrote this review Monday, April 14 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I hoped it would be funnier than it actually was. I thought it would be filled to the brim with funny anecdotes--especially between the Marx Brothers--but there were very few. There were a few very funny stories... for example, reading about Harpo's extremely limited education (and limited spelling ability--"you are ded."). ”
Brittany N wrote this review Saturday, March 22 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Here was a man who led a charmed life. He's seemingly without ego as he tells incredible tales about the Marx Bros. He talks about his kids alot and seems like the best father in the world.”
Bex Sohn wrote this review Saturday, November 10 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
