Runaway train : or, The story of my life so far
Book |
First edition. |
St. Martin's Press,
New York :
2024.
- 0 of 2 Copies Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative
- 1 current hold with 2 total copies.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorold | 791.4302 ROBER | Nonfiction | Copy hold / Volume hold | Checked out |
| Welland Main | 791.43028092 Rober | New - Non-fiction | Copy hold / Volume hold | Checked out |
About
"In this brutally candid memoir, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts pulls no punches about the ups and downs of his career and his sometimes stormy relationship with his famous sister, Julia. Eric Roberts grew up in Georgia, spending most of his teens away from his mother and sisters, Lisa and Julia. Instead, he stayed with his controlling father, a grifter jealous of his early success. At age 17, Eric moved to New York to pursue acting, where he worked and partied with future legends like Christopher Walken, Mickey Rourke, John Malkovich, Bruce Willis, and Robin Williams. His big break came when he was cast in King of the Gypsies. Eric became one of the hottest stars of the era, starting an affair with actress Sandy Dennis, working with Bob Fosse on the critically acclaimed Star 80, and earning an Oscar nomination for Runaway Train. But for Eric, Hollywood came with a dark side-an ocean of cocaine that nearly swept him away, culminating in a car accident that almost cost him his life. Eric is open about the seriousness of his addictions and their devastating effect on his career. He reveals the reasons behind his complicated relationship with his sister, Julia, and his daughter, Emma, a successful actress in her own right. Now, happily married to actress and casting director Eliza Roberts, who helped him confront his demons, he is revered among his peers as the ultimate actor's actor."--
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Details
- ISBN: 9781250275325
- Physical Description: 286 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2024.
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General Note:
Includes index.
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Formatted Contents Note:
Born broken - 1956-1974 -- Escape to New York - 1974-1977 -- King of the Gypsies - 1977-1982 -- Lisa and "Hulie" (aka Julia) -- Star 80 - 1983 -- The pope of Greenwich Village - 1984 -- Long-ass marriage -- No beast so fierce : Runaway train - 1985-1987 -- To Bedlam and part way back : sleep and drugs - 1987-1994 -- In cold blood : from the specialist to fatal desire - 1994-2006 -- Works hard for the money - 2000-2015 -- Celebrity rehab - 2011 -- The best and the worst - 2008-2015 -- The golden joining.