Too Fat to Fish
by Anthony Bozza, Artie Lange
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Book Reviews of Too Fat to Fish
Book Review: Surprisingly Deep
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all I would like to say this is an excellent book that is written in a way that it will please both people who listen to the Stern Show and those who do not.
Unlike most books written by stand up comedians this is not simply a rehashing of his act. Instead its jocular autobiography that reflects both his Italian-American working class roots, and the unique relationship with his mother and father. Progressing through his career he has introduced a smattering of lewd and truly "Artie Lange" anecdotes that supplement the story tremendously.
In some ways this book helped mold my impression of Artie. He did not, as it is frequently stated, "Win the Lottery". His success came through a result of hard work and dedication. His stellar rise in fame from working class man to millionaire renown comedian epitomizes the something out of nothing aspect of the American Dream.
Book Review: I was surprised
Summary: 4 Stars
...at how varied this book was. I suppose I thought it was going to just be a humourous memior. I'm familiar with Artie Lange, and I know there's a lot of demons there, but I was still surprised at how heartfelt/ emotionally engaging the sections concerning his addictions, his father's story, and his attempted suicide were.
The book, despite the good pace and flow, seems a bit rushed. Not as in it moves along too quickly without giving adequate time to the topic, but rushed in the sense that the publisher was trying to make sure that this book would be out by Christmas.
This is a good read that gives you so much more than just "Artie." Some Stern Show fans will recognize a lot of these stories... but that doesn't detract from them. Plus, the picture on the book's back cover might be the funniest thing I've seen this year. Well worth the cost.
Book Review: Good, but heard it before..
Summary: 3 Stars
I am a huge Artie fan and loved the book, but I was also disapointed. Most of the stories, I've heard on the air... sure they are more detailed in the book, but I've heard it before. I was especially disapointed when Lisa G went on the air to report on the major revelation in the book. The book had only been out for a week!!! I had pre-ordered the book and about to read the chapter where the major revelation was, only to hear it in the morning! What a let down!
While the book was good and incredibly touching (when Artie talks about his dad), I wanted some surprise. They (Howard Stern show) should have refrained from talking about the details in the book for at least a month... so people had time to read it! They only waited a week, which really bummed me out.
Even though I was bummed out, Chapter 3 made the whole book worth it. Love you, Artie!
Book Review: Artie provides a guide of how to live like a maniac
Summary: 5 Stars
Artie Lange, Jr. is clearly mental. He is also lovable, sincere and blatantly honest in his first penned effort. His memoirs provide a Jack Kerouac-like narrative of drugs and more drugs from his early days as a stand up in NYC clubs, to his on-air Stern Show melt down. Artie opens his mental disease completely to his fans - showing the manic swings that can be triggered by nearly anything.
This book is his atonement to those he injured, and his praise for those who provided salvation, during his path from tragedy to success. And it is laced with just the right amount of ball-busting tales as only Artie could have experienced.
The book will make you laugh and cry out loud, even if you are not a Stern fan and have never heard of Artie Lange. And that is why Artie did such a great thing on these pages.
Bye for now.
Book Review: Too Fat To Write
Summary: 3 Stars
Haven't we read similar themed books over the years with regard to celebrities? The Dirt, Heroin Diaries, Slash, Marsha Brady, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, and several other stars/people that have faced addiction and want to share redundant stories with us. As Artie would
This topic/genre has been played over and over and over and over again. Are we supposed to celebrate a guy that thrives off his own self-destruction? I'd rather read a book about Riley Martin and his close encounters with Bohavians, or whatever the F you call those aliens. I really like Artie, but I don't model his behaviors or learn much from his outbursts.
If you want a book closer to home and what real world folks are experiencing, pick up a copy of Dropping Almonds by Bach Anon from Amazon (the first 3-5 pages are hilarious).