Ernie: The Autobiography
by Ernest Borgnine
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Book Reviews of Ernie: The Autobiography
Book Review: What a Great Man
Summary: 5 Stars
The first thing I saw Ernest Borgnine in was "McHale's Navy" back in the 1960s. The movie "Marty" was a couple of years before I was born but I would love to see it now.
I never knew anything about Mr. Borgnine's life and after reading his book I have such admiration for him as a human being, and love for him as a fellow American who loves his country with fierce devotion. He came by it honest. Borgnine tells a great story about traveling back to America from Italy by ship with his mother when he was just a little boy. As they were passing the Statue of Liberty he saw a sand box on deck with no children playing in it and went over to play. Suddenly his mother grabbed him and hustled him back to the side of the ship and pointed towards Lady Liberty and told him when he sees that lady he better stand at attention.
He obviously has always had a strong work ethic and a good attitude towards life. No wonder he looks so great and has lived so long. At the time this book was published, Ernest Borgnine was 91.
His early life, days in the service, and his acting career (and the other actors/actresses he worked with or interacted with), all make for good reading. I really enjoyed reading this book.
Book Review: He keeps Going and Going and Going!
Summary: 5 Stars
And amazing man who is a walking example of the work ethic. He can't imagine not working. And he doesn't quibble about the work or act like the prima-donna's that populate the entertainment industry today.
The only flaw with this book is that it leaves you wanting more.
Mr. Borgnine has lead a very interesting life and in this book he shares some that inside hollywood info with us.
He doesn't pull any punches but this isn't done to slime or flame anyone just telling the truth of his experiences as he lived it. He's remarkable frank man, I once saw he being interviewed on Fox & Friends and as they were ending the interview they ask him the secret of his longevity. His reply was: "I masturbate alot, I really do". The hosts weren't able to comment. It was great.
If you have enjoyed the mans work over the years, you'll love this book. Lots of inside information on his background, the making of some of his better known movies, and information on some of the stars he's worked with in the past.
This was the most fun I've had with an autobiography.
Book Review: The Importance of Being Ernie.....
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been a lifelong fan of Mr. Borgnine. I love him when he breaks my heart as Marty, and I love him when he's battling Lee Marvin to the death on top of a speeding train. I've since had the pleasure of meeting him and found him to be extremely gracious and totally unpretentious. I'm happy to report that his book is truly reflective of the man. You can almost hear his voice as you read his words. Some autobiograpies are ghosted in a slick familiar cadence, but this actually sounds like Ernie. He tells the story of his early years with honesty and heart. His relationship with his family is nicely drawn, and the stories he relates about the making of some of my favorite films is worth the price of the book alone. (Did ANYONE like working with Shelly Winters?)
In the end you feel like you've been chatting with a warm "old school" gentelman....the kind you don't run into much anymore. Thanks Ernie.
Book Review: What a Gem
Summary: 5 Stars
I was familiar with Ernie Borgnine's work in "Airwolf" and "The Single Guy" and of course being the beloved hubby of my favorite perfume lady Tova. She wrote a great deal about him in her book so I picked up Ernie's book to hear his side of the story.... and what a story it is!
This book was a real treat! I felt like I was sitting with my favorite relative and they were telling me their life story.. filled with humor and such great detail! Ernie is 91 years young God bless him so he has a story to tell!! From his early days as a son of Italian immigrants to his Navy days that really was such a big part of his life and then his long career in acting. He tells everything with a big dose of humor and modesty and you really feel his love of people and of America ... he kept me entertained throughout the whole book! I would highly recommend this book!
Book Review: ERNIE: The Autobiography in Readers Digest form!
Summary: 4 Stars
I've always been a fan of ERNEST BORGNINE. One of HOLLYWOOD'S great character actors, the kind it no longer produces. As for being the author of his autobiography ERNIE -well it's a great read. Honest, straight forward and very engaging. Unfortunately, it's far too condensed -a Reader's Digest version as it were.
Ernest Borgnine had a career, worked with all the iconic stars of HOLLYWOOD, appeared in classics like THE WILD BUNCH and THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE and instead of going into greater detail, he opts for a few paragraphs instead. But given his age of 91, I guess he can be forgiven. He certainly remembers a great deal and what he does write is clear and to the point. Always a gentleman, his reflections are tempered with humor,grace and style. He's a class act, I just wish there were more acts to his written story.