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Neil Patrick Harris

Choose Your Own Autobiography
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Aug 10, 2023Rebecca Smyth rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This exciting and interactive format applies the principles of "choose-your-own-adventure" stories to an autobiography! Guide your way through NPH's life and decide how his story will turn out. Choose correctly and you'll find fame,…
Mar 07, 2020dixithanoop rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I'm not really a reader of autobiography non-fictions, particularly not that of people in entertainment, but this one manifestly piqued my interest because of two reasons. First, the book is utterly quirky in the way it's written (which…
Feb 27, 2020Kelly0102 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Hilarious and touching. The book has been specifically adapted for the audiobook format so that nothing is lacking in the content or delivery, despite not actually being able to „choose“ your reading path.
Jul 12, 2019NealRanz rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was well thought, and enjoyable. I didn't love the fictional parts, and the "choose your own adventure" type structure...it fell really flat. However, I gave it 5 Stars, due to the fact that it was so enjoyable overall...those…
Jan 23, 2019MrPlatypus rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Fun book with a lot of interesting behind the scenes glimpses into Neil Patrick Harris' life. Since it's narrated by the author, it's an absolute joy to listen to!
Dec 05, 2018
How does an autobiography wrapped in a choose-your-own-adventure translate to audio? Really well. It's a funny book with surprising bits of heart and surprisingly interesting tidbits about the actual making of movies and TV (such as when…
Mar 11, 2018EarleneGlasgow rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Write a memoir telling tales of your television and theatre career but write it in the "choose your own adventure" style books that you loved in childhood. But, wait there's more! Now adapt those stories into audiobook format, narrating…
Jul 06, 2017PinesandPrejudice rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed the stories. NPH is a natural storyteller and it was fantastic to hear about how he came to be where he is today. I also loved all of the added things on the audiobook version. However, the format was the biggest issue for…
Apr 05, 2017j_ess_reads rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was, to put it simply, fun. While I'm sure the book's novelty choose your own adventure element was great, I think NPH's narration just gave it the extra boost of enjoyment. It's full of wit and snark, as to be expected. It's also…
Mar 09, 2017larters rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Okay, the audio version is worth it for the Totally Straight Guy magazine interview alone. I laughed for about 5 minutes at that. NPH narrates this himself, and of course it's delightful. There are tons of behind-the-scenes anecdotes…
Nov 06, 2016LauraSteinert rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I am much to linear a thinker to enjoy this. I've never done well with choose your own adventure books. Still, I did learn an interesting new word on p. 16 "importantlier." I am clearly the wrong generation.
Jul 14, 2016amary1978 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
I guess I am just getting to old. I didn't find this choose your own adventure to be exciting. It was just a boring read. Nothing new or interesting that I didn't already know being a fan in the 1990's.
Apr 20, 2016aliciamarie rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
If you need something good to listen to on the commute to work, a fun listen while tanning poolside, or are just interested in the life of NPH then give this audio version a go. Or the actual physical or ebook. It's your choice. Believe…
Mar 15, 2016csrestall rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was a really fun and unique read! It was a book for my book club and even though I did not have a particular interest in the author I found the book very enjoyable and the format very unique. I do have to say that I felt it took 2…
Feb 13, 2016bookbee rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A fun biography.
Feb 03, 2016
In addition to this unique writing construction of "Choose Your Own Autobiography," the book is well written with life stories meant to be illuminating and humorous. Highly recommended for anyone who doesn`t take life too seriously, but…
mvkramer
Jul 30, 2015mvkramer rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
It's too bad that more people don't write choose-your-own autobiographies, because man was this fun! Rather than the usual self-important blathering of a celebrity autobiography, we get a witty, irreverent romp that includes real magic…
Apr 14, 2015Misty1979 rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Meh. It was okay. I read the e-book version which allowed you to jump to a different section so that was a plus. It was witty enough, but nothing that I found super entertaining or engaging. I was bored to tears by the end. If you are a…
Apr 08, 2015bhmwortman rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book is full of everything you'd expect from Neil Patrick Harris and a book with this title. I giggled my way through this unconventional autobiography and was a total rebel, reading it straight through rather than following the page…
Jan 26, 2015OliviaF2020 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book so much. I am proud to say that NPH is now my favorite actor. His story is amazing and his humor makes my day every day. I loved the Choose Your Own Adventure style, too, and it made this book so much fun to read! I…
Cynthia_N
Jan 23, 2015Cynthia_N rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this autobiography! NPH has such a positive outlook on life!! And he loves his parents!! I did not however enjoy the choose your own adventure style of the book. I wanted to make sure I read every page ( there is a…
Jan 01, 2015mexicanadiense rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
On the one hand, pretty much what you'd expect from NPH: charming, simultaneously self-serving and self-deprecating, and full of gossipy details about the interweaving worlds of theatre, television, movies, and magic! On the other hand, he…
rowanquincy
Dec 08, 2014rowanquincy rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Never read an autobiography like this before, and I loved it! It was so interesting following the different paths. This is just plain fun.
Dec 03, 2014artemishi rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography is hilarious. What more do you need to know? I admit it: I had a crush on Doogie Houser, MD. But then I got a huge kick out of everything else I've seen NPH in. And I love how gracious…
Nov 23, 2014gillythebetter rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
So much fun. Especially for any fan of broadway - or the Tony's - or Elton John. He really is a performance genius and it just shines. Nope, not over selling it!