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    Making It So: A Memoir
    Making It So: A Memoir
    Making It So: A Memoir
    Audiobook18 hours

    Making It So: A Memoir

    Written by Patrick Stewart

    Narrated by Patrick Stewart

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    Winner of the 2024 Audie Award for Autobiography/Memoir

    THE NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER

    The renowned and bestselling memoir—written with “insight, truth, and passion” (Sir Ian McKellen)—from iconic, beloved actor and living legend Sir Patrick Stewart.

    From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work, Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generations in a career spanning six decades with his indelible command of stage and screen. No other British working actor enjoys such career variety, universal respect, and unending popularity, as witnessed through his seminal roles—whether as Captain Jean-Luc Picard of Star Trek fame, Professor Charles Xavier of Marvel's X-Men hit movie franchise, his more than forty years as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company, his unforgettable one-man show adapted from Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, or his comedic work in American Dad!, Ted, Extras, and Blunt Talk, among many others. Now, he presents his stunning memoir, a revealing portrait of a driven artist whose astonishing life—from his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, England, to the heights of Hollywood and worldwide acclaim—proves a story as exuberant, definitive, and enduring as the author himself.

    Editor's Note

    Get to know Stewart…

    Most of us know the iconic Stewart from his roles in the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises. A lucky few have seen him on stage as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Now, get to know Stewart as a writer and a human being in his moving memoir. “Making It So” moves fluidly from his Yorkshire childhood to Hollywood stardom and all the meaningful moments in between. And if there’s anything better than hearing Stewart’s life story, it’s hearing it in his own voice.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateOct 3, 2023
    ISBN9781797163406
    Author

    Patrick Stewart

    Sir Patrick Stewart is a distinguished stage and screen actor whose illustrious career spans six decades. A classically trained theater artist who got his start at England’s Royal Shakespeare Company, Stewart’s legendary performances have garnered him three Olivier Awards, Emmy and Tony Award nominations, and a Grammy Award, among countless honors. His beloved screen work, known to audiences worldwide, includes his iconic portrayals of Star Trek’s Jean-Luc Picard and X-Men’s Professor Charles Xavier. Follow him on social media at @SirPatStew. 

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    4.5/5

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    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a delightful and incredible memoir, narrated by the author himself. They appreciate the author's humility, humor, and transparency in sharing his life story. The book is described as a generous and relatable account of the author's journey, with many shared experiences for performers. Overall, readers are grateful for the opportunity to hear the author's voice and consider it a gift.

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    • 5/5
      What a fantastic memoir! I loved hearing of Patrick Stewart’s “Victorian” childhood and the decades since. As a child of the ‘80s and early ‘90s I was familiar with Star Trek TNG and my brother is a huge ST fan so every visit to see him includes some sort of ST viewing or memorabilia. But Stewart is a great storyteller in general and I adored his recounting of his adventures, great and small, humbly told even if a huge rite of passage such as his knighting. This book is a beautiful read (listen) and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good memoir, though any Stewart fan will enjoy it all the more.
    • 3/5
      I enjoyed learning about his humble upbringing, however a good majority of it is dedicated to theater which I wasn't as much interested in. He also lost me when he discussed how he cheated on two different wife's and broke up his family. I guess it's not "until death do us part" for pikard!
    • 5/5
      Such a wonderful book! How can somebody give it less than 5 stars? Sir Patrick Stewart is simply flooding us with kindness while sharing such wonderful tales from his youth. I enjoyed every minute of it!
    • 5/5
      I enjoyed this book very much! It warmed my heart to hear the stories of Patrick Stewart’s youth and his striving to pursue his dreams. His skill as an actor and the majesty of his voice has brought hours of enjoyment to me for decades now and it was pleasing to listen to him reminiscing about his life and career.

      The openness with which he discusses his life choices, his infidelities and their consequences to his family relationships are instructive and cautionary as well as disappointing. I was also jolted at times to hear him utter profanities that diminish his otherwise exemplary use of the English language. Surely a man with his skill and intellect can find other words to express himself powerfully without resorting to vulgarity.

      All of that doesn’t prevent me from admiring his accomplishments and enjoying his skill as a wonderful actor. I want to thank Sir Patrick for this glimpse into his remarkable life and career.
    • 5/5
      I loved every minute of this wonderful audio book. His voice, his humor and honesty, his wisdom. Absolutely brilliant.
      Only meeting him in person could top this.
    • 5/5
      Sir Patrick Stewart's book is genuine and inspiring. Thank you Sir Patrick or is it Sir Stewart?
    • 5/5
      This book fleeted thru my ears like a buterfly that lives only a day, no matter the true length. I enjoyed very much the soft voice of Sir Patrick Stewart and am in awe at his life's experiance. Well written, witty, comforting, exiting - this one goes right at the top of the favorite biographies I have listened so far. Well done. I am glad I listened to it, but sad it is over. The book I mean. Hope to see Sir Patric in a production or 2 or 3, yet...
    • 4/5
      As someone who grew up with Star Trek: The Next Generation & the X-Men movies, it was such a joy reading this. Having the audiobook as read by Patrick Stewart himself. That’s a bigger treat right there.
    • 5/5
      Great man great book. I strongly recommend this book. He had me in tears in parts of it.
    • 5/5
      It is always a pleasure to hear
      his voice. He is a great actor and artist. There's nothing more to say.



    • 5/5
      And he did so, so well! Thank you kind Sir!
    • 5/5
      A delightful tale of a young man's journey into a world he could never imagine. Patrick Stewart tells his story warts and all. His humor and self deprecation show you he has put his ego on the shelf. From humble Yorkshire beginnings to the Hollywood machine, I enjoyed the ride so much. I especially appreciate the story about Cheryl near the end-so sweet. Thank you, Patrick, for sharing your life, and doing so in your own beautiful voice.
    • 5/5
      Incredible! Such a gift to be able to hear the author read this fascinating memoir. Generous, relatable, and transparent, I loved learning about some of the key milestones in his life as well as connecting with many shared experiences as a performer. Thank you for writing this book and sharing it with us in your own voice.

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