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Ramesh T
  • Rated 4 stars

I used to be a lot more long-winded (still ramble uncontrollably on occasion) until reading this. It was pivotal in pushing me to get to the point. Short, sweet = great impact.

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  • Chris C
      • Rated 0 stars

    A compelling figure for sure, but also interesting that his autobiography is arranged by subject and not by chronlology.

    Chris C wrote this review Friday, August 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Ramesh T
      • Rated 4 stars

    I used to be a lot more long-winded (still ramble uncontrollably on occasion) until reading this. It was pivotal in pushing me to get to the point. Short, sweet = great impact.

    Ramesh T wrote this review Saturday, November 29 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Dr. J. G.
      • Rated 5 stars

    Delightful in its entirety, this memoir shows the person that the writer was and his life and concerns quite transparently and thoughroughly - only the clean minded need open this though. It is about study, writing, and more along the lines.

    Dr. J. G. wrote this review Monday, September 8 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    hungerbytes
      • Rated 5 stars

    I do not like to read autobiographies since I am of the opinion that people tend to distort reality to show themselves in better light. The only reason I read this book was because of the enormous respect I have for Isaac Asimov as a writer. I found it to be very funny, quite touching, thought-provoking and more importantly, sincere. Here's someone who doesn't mind admitting to his failings nor does he believe in being falsely modest. I'd call it my favourite autobiography, but I haven't read any other to compare it against. Strongly recommended.

    hungerbytes wrote this review Tuesday, January 15 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Raymond D
      • Rated 3 stars

    A nice book to read... speaks about the multi facets of a man whom we know so well as a sci-fi writer... Does bring to light that Asimov's success story did not start as a bed of roses, but rather a tough beginning

    Raymond D wrote this review Tuesday, October 30 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    JoeIsReading
      • Rated 3 stars

    Wish it had had more about his writing process, though.

    JoeIsReading wrote this review Friday, October 5 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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