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Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography
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August 24, 2020
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Kerri
Jan 17, 2016 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Raising my rating to five stars after this second read because of my enjoyment and the fact that I have I thought of this book quite frequently in the years since I first read it. Rob Lowe is a wonderful storyteller and his life makes for interesting reading!

He has obviously lived a very interesting life, but he is also very good at telling the stories. He manages to share a lot without being gossipy or undermining those around him, which I appreciate. His encounter with Liza Minnelli was partic
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Aug 26, 2020 rated it it was amazing
I love autobiographies of people I admire and who impart insight. I thought Rob Lowe would discuss alcoholism but he only described his rock bottom day. I cheered at the momentousness of calling his phone number for help. I am usually compelled by personal stories but am impressed by the fine author Rob is. His observations are meaningful, funny, and he launches his story creatively: via a connection with someone he and his Mom admired. Storytelling is another art and Rob excels at that too, bui ...more