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de Rowland Barber (Author) "I DON'T KNOW WHETHER my life has been a success or a failure ..." En savoir plus
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To Marx Brothers fans who have yet to read this book: Put it off as long as you can, because once you are finished, you will wish you could read it again for the first time. Harpo's life was interesting in itself, but it also frequently intersected with the lives of other fascinating people, most notably his own brothers and drama critic Alexander Woolcott. Marx also was part of the legendary Algonquin Round Table; he's got plenty to say about that. Wait'll you hear about what it means to "throw a Gookie." You'll never be able to watch a Marx Brothers movie again without looking for the Gookie!


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"This is a riotous story which is reasonably mad and as accurate as a Marx brother can make it. Despite only a year and a half of schooling, Harpo, or perhaps his collaborator, is the best writer of the Marx Brother. Highly recommended." -Library Journal "A funny, affectionate and unpretentious autobiography done with a sharply professional assist from Rowland Barber." -New York Times Book Review
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5.0étoiles sur 5 A great book, Juil 26 2007
I loved this book! He was a very interesting man with a endless supply of great stories. He obviously loved what he did, loved his family and had great friends. A wonderful book for anyone, not just Marx fans.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 An Unsung Classic, Jui 23 2004
This book is a true must-read for anyone, Marxist or not. Full of good humor, incredible experiences, an amazing childhood, and life in vaudeville, its message is one of warmth and hilarity. I first read it at 18 years of age, and still revisit its pages twelve years later. I hope that's always the case, for each time, I find something new.

As you read through this book, you'll find yourself thinking, "There just aren't people like this guy anymore" - Harpo Marx was the cheerful, resourceful product of turn-of-the-century New York, and vaudeville, at that. His childhood of scrapping out a survival of relative destitution (the jobs he took are hilarious, and fascinating, to read about), in a loving, albeit quirky, family couldn't be found in fiction - it's too wacky to have been invented. And his introduction to life on the stage - well, you'll have to read for yourself.

Harpo Marx's life seems never to have had a dull moment - from a hugely successful life on stage and screen, to his intimate friendships with members of the legendary Algonquin Round Table (the croquet fixation among those folks is a book in itself) - it's practically a life worthy of fairytale status. His stories about Alexander Woollcott are absolutely hysterical, and a great treat by themselves. And don't even get me started on the section about Oscar Levant - just thinking about it makes me laugh out loud. Finally, we read about Harpo's marriage to Susan Fleming, and their adoption of five children. The warmth and humanity that were such a huge part of Harpo can be summed up by the reason he chose to adopt five children - so that when he came home every day, there would be a face in each window to greet him. What a great, great man.

My review only skims the surface of this great book's content - it's a fascinating read, and will definitely open your eyes to a new way of seeing the world. It's worth every penny, and chances are you'll want to hold onto your copy for a good, long time. I sure have.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 How could you NOT love this man?!!!, Avril 30 2004
After reading this book, all I can say is..........AMAZING!!! Harpo led such an unbelieveable life, and I feel so gratified that I could share in it by reading his life story. I was hooked from the first page, and I just couldn't put it down. This man went through so much adversity in his childhood, but he was neither bitter nor cynical about it. He just accepted whatever life threw at him, and we are all the better for it. He has (or should I say had) a magnificant way of telling a story. I loved reading about the early days and his adventures of being "Exapno Mapcase" when he was in Russia. And the way he told the story of how his wife Susan courted him. She sounded like a great lady. Also, how Harpo and Susan told the "The Story" to their kids about how they were adopted. Harpo truly was a gentle man, and I for one, am glad he was able to achieve peace and serenity in his life. His story is uplifting, and I really and truly wish I could have met this sweet, funny, and adorable man. Highly recommended.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 "...and in conclusion"
That line use to crack Harpo up! This book is like sitting down and hearing your best friend tell you the story of his life, and WHAT a life! Read more
Publié le Avril 21 2004 par Joyce Ralston

5.0étoiles sur 5 Simply The Best Marx Book
I never met Harpo, but I did enjoy the company of his widow, the late Susan Fleming Marx. All of that is, I guess, irrelevant in terms of my appreciate for Harpo Speaks! Read more
Publié le Mars 8 2004 par Jay Hopkins

5.0étoiles sur 5 Amazing book, amazing man
"Harpo speaks" is easily the best book ever written by, about, or relating to the Marx brothers. In his sweetly conversational manner, Harpo tells his entire story from growing... Read more
Publié le Oct. 5 2003 par Jamie Marie Desrocher

5.0étoiles sur 5 What a life!
Harpo Marx is one of the funniest men of the depressing twentieth century. But the funniest part is, his own life was even funnier than the character he played on stage. Read more
Publié le Aoû 1 2003

4.0étoiles sur 5 Harpo speaks volumes!
Okay, I'll admit it. I've been a Marx fanboy for years now. But I was always skeptical about this one. Read more
Publié le Juil 27 2003 par Scott Leslie

5.0étoiles sur 5 Fascinating look at social life of vaudville stars
The book is an interesting window into what Harpo loved. Harpo went through much of his young life with no real close friends, and then he found them, among the fellow stars of... Read more
Publié le Jui 19 2003 par xenoid@yahoo.com

5.0étoiles sur 5 Talk On, With Hope In Your Heart
Harpo, Hoppo, Harold, Ahdie, Adolph or whatever he was called, well he made great book in "Harpo Speaks" the zenith of the 'as-told-to' genre of autobiography. Read more
Publié le Déc 31 2002 par Ian A. McCartney

5.0étoiles sur 5 Simply perfect
This is quite simply one of the best books I've ever read. Harpo tells his story with such enthusiasm, it's hard to put down. Read more
Publié le Sep 2 2002 par conkey2k

4.0étoiles sur 5 A glittering autobiography
I was at Borders looking over the section of movie-related books and saw this one on the shelf. I remember hearing about it a long time ago and idly wondered what it was like... Read more
Publié le Juil 26 2002 par Mrs Baldwin

4.0étoiles sur 5 Truth in Advertising
Yes, the title is true--Harpo does speak, and we're glad to listen. Who knew the silent Marx Brother led such an interesting life? Read more
Publié le Mai 10 2002 par M. Konczewski

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