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I'll Scream Later
Critically acclaimed and award-winning actress Marlee Matlin reveals the illuminating, moving, and often surprising story of how she defied all expectations to become one of the most prolific and beloved actresses of our time.
Marlee Matlin entered our lives as the deaf pupil turned custodian audiences fell in love with in Children of a Lesser God, a role for which she beca
...moreHardcover, 320 pages
Published
April 14th 2009
by Simon Spotlight Entertainment
(first published March 31st 2009)
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I like Marlee Matlin as a person, but as a writer, she has a lot to learn. I know she wrote this book with someone else, which makes it surprising that it's as bad as it is. The writing and execution are poor. She jumps all over the place and there are a lot of gaps time-wise. It would have been nice if she had written more about what it was like to grow up with a hearing loss - she really skipped over that part!
There's name dropping, which is to be expected with a celebrity memoir. I liked some...more
There's name dropping, which is to be expected with a celebrity memoir. I liked some...more
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I admire anyone who has the drive and positive self-image to refuse to be diminished or defined by a disability. Marlee Matlin is Deaf, and has a happy marriage with four healthy children. She is also an accomplished actress, with a career that began with an Oscar-winning role in Children of a Lesser God. I first saw her in Reasonable Doubts, which I loved, and enjoyed her role as a professional pollster in West Wing.
After reading her book, I have to say I also admire her for overcoming her sel...more
After reading her book, I have to say I also admire her for overcoming her sel...more
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Mar 11, 2010
Jennifer
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommended to Jennifer by:
Festival of Books 2009
Shelves:
non-fiction
Saw Marlee Matlin speak today at the Festival of Books, and she signed a copy of her autobiography for me. She is absolutely stunning in person and so sweet!
Okay, have to say I was pretty disappointed in reading this. I didn't expect it to be amazing literature, as most star autobiographies aren't, but it was really, in my opinion, of just a listing of all the men she dated/slept with and all the drugs she did. Made me sad because I do like Marlee Matlin's work so much and she has always been so...more
Okay, have to say I was pretty disappointed in reading this. I didn't expect it to be amazing literature, as most star autobiographies aren't, but it was really, in my opinion, of just a listing of all the men she dated/slept with and all the drugs she did. Made me sad because I do like Marlee Matlin's work so much and she has always been so...more
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“I’ll Scream Later“
By Marlee Matlin
In “I’ll Scream Later”, Marlee Matlin speaks about the numerous events that have taken place in her life. She takes you on a short journey of the things that have taken place in her life. Everything that is discussed in the book is detailed, and drawn out. Needless to say, she’s very candid about what she put in the book.
She opens the book speaking about her entering rehab. I thought that was a pretty interesting way to start this off. But, I think that’s how...more
By Marlee Matlin
In “I’ll Scream Later”, Marlee Matlin speaks about the numerous events that have taken place in her life. She takes you on a short journey of the things that have taken place in her life. Everything that is discussed in the book is detailed, and drawn out. Needless to say, she’s very candid about what she put in the book.
She opens the book speaking about her entering rehab. I thought that was a pretty interesting way to start this off. But, I think that’s how...more
This was, to say the least, an interesting read. It was written in a different style than other memoirs I've read. People sometimes say, they write the way they speak. Well, Marlee Matlin does just this. A lot of her speech is short, to the point. Sometimes I would say not as descriptive as someone else might have written it, and this may have to do with her being deaf. I learned through a little outside research, that there is Signed English, which is an almost word for word, more precise form...more
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I loved this book. I really connected with Marlee. The things she mentions about growing up deaf.. the way she had to have the lyrics written out for her to understand a song... the preference for action or thriller movies and tv shows simply because they are easier to understand.. There was so many simliarities between Marlee and myself it was like a literary looking glass. Of course the similiarities stop there as you will certainly never see me on the cover of a magazine or in a movie! But I...more
This was a swift read about an interesting woman. Matlin covers all facets of her life, if a bit haphazardly. At times, I was uncertain about the order of events. However, it was great to read about her thought process during some her more "famous moments"- like the backlash she got for using her voice to present an award, her "criticism" of Australian Deaf schools, and the like. One aspect of this book I seriously wonder about is her open finger-pointing at the abusive William Hurt, who she dat...more
TNBBC Summer 2009 Challenge 16.6 - Two authors by the same name (part one) 326 pages.
I throughly enjoyed this book. Marlee Matlin is one of my favorite actors and it was good to read about her life. I was surprised by her high school years...typical pot smoking teen. Hollywood didn't have to change her! Fame did change her when she gave up the drugs for a clean life.
I would also get the DVD Children of a Lesser God because a big part of the book deals with it.
It was also facinating learning abo...more
I throughly enjoyed this book. Marlee Matlin is one of my favorite actors and it was good to read about her life. I was surprised by her high school years...typical pot smoking teen. Hollywood didn't have to change her! Fame did change her when she gave up the drugs for a clean life.
I would also get the DVD Children of a Lesser God because a big part of the book deals with it.
It was also facinating learning abo...more
I was pretty impressed with Marlee's candor but a little disturbed by revelations about her sex life and drug use at a such a young age. As a role model for young deaf women, it might be seen that it's okay to partake in these risky behaviors at a young age because "Marlee did and look where she is..." But I suppose it's better to be honest than whitewash the past. It's really amazing when you think about all that she's done in a 25 year career that still seems to be going strong. She's met a lo...more
I have been loving Marlee Matlin on Celebrity Apprentice and was curious about her life. Her memoir, co written by Betsy Sharkey, is not only fascinating but is illuminating on what being Deaf has meant for her and her career. Matlin's rise to fame and eventual Oscar win for Best Actress begins in the suburbs of Chicago and a chance meeting with Henry Winkler. Later, as a young adult, Matlin lived in the Winkler's pool house while she auditioned for films and tv shows. She survived a violent rel...more
Marlee Matlin is one of those people who was addicted to drugs and become a sober-successful actress and advocate. She is honest about her drug addiction and how her life growing up Deaf effected her life. I was dissappointed that she spent so much of the book discussing her Childern of a Lesser God career and a few movies and then barely mentioned her time on L-Word and Dancing with the Stars. It was almost as if she wanted to make the most of her stardom. I appreciate the struggles she went th...more
It's not a book I would have bought, I'm really not interested in the lives' of famous people. But it was loaned to me. Could have cared less about the name dropping but I have to give her a lot of credit for overcoming her addictions so many years ago. And considering her young adult life, I'm still sort of puzzled (!) as to how she's managed to have such a happy, stable family of her own (happy for her but puzzled!) It brought back a lot of memories of the Deaf community's response to her fame...more
I've always enjoyed watching Marlee Matlin - I loved the show Reasonable Doubts back in the day, Joey was one of my favorite characters on The West Wing and wanting to watch her was the reason I got addicted to Dancing with the Stars! I really enjoyed this book. I had no idea that Marlee had so many struggles with abuse and addiction in her teenage years, spilling over into her early career. She's very open and honest in the book - some parts are actually disturbing to read. I admire her, though...more
An interesting view into the life of Marlee Matlin. From the time she was a baby, and could initially hear, to losing her hearing at a very young age. The story takes you through the frightening time her parents went through realizing their baby could no longer hear, through her childhood and into her acting career. She was a wild young lady! She went through several tumultuous relationships with actors and non-actors, and has a heart warming relationship with her husband. One question I need to...more
I really liked this autobiography of Marlee Matlin. I loved Children of a Lesser God and her performance. I have often thought of how amazing she is to be able to act in so many different roles both speaking and signing. She had to have an interpreture every where she went. You don't really think of that with a deaf person! Reading her story made me so greatful that I have the parents and upbringing that I do. She turned to drugs to get through the pain of a depressed mother. She also had some h...more
I think I expected this book to focus more on her deafness and her experiences with dealing with that....I am happy with what I got instead. She is a strong woman who is happy with herself. It may have taken her a while to get there, but she did it. Her deafness doesn't define her or take over her life, it is just a part of her. I enjoyed reading this book and will recommend it to my friends who like her as an actress. The beginning of the book was a little choppy, the time jumps and I had to re...more
One of the better books I've read recently.
I'll Scream Later is a autobiography at heart, most of it in chronological order.
I enjoyed the book very much and it made me curious about the projects of Marlee which I haven't seen (yet). Also, I learned a few things about the world and myself, which I can appreciate in a book.
The following aspects can be found in the book:
* Career (acting) *
* Abuse *
* Addiction (drugs) *
* Deafness *
* Love interests *
* Family *
* Friendships *
.. and so much more.
I'll Scream Later is a autobiography at heart, most of it in chronological order.
I enjoyed the book very much and it made me curious about the projects of Marlee which I haven't seen (yet). Also, I learned a few things about the world and myself, which I can appreciate in a book.
The following aspects can be found in the book:
* Career (acting) *
* Abuse *
* Addiction (drugs) *
* Deafness *
* Love interests *
* Family *
* Friendships *
.. and so much more.
I was really disappointed in this book. I think Marlee Matlin is such an interesting person but this book hardly got that across at all. First of all it was very hard to follow. It kept skipping around to different time periods, referencing things to be explained later. It also felt like she was just name dropping all the celebrity friends she has. The quality of the writing was also poor. I assume that she didn't have a co-author. It definitely had the feel of a book written by someone who isn'...more
I enjoyed Marlee's memoir, and with a few complaints aside I was interested throughout about her life, and all of her success. I was a little taken back by the way she quoted people, because the flow was such that you were not sure when the quotes started or ended, and I found this to be a little confusing. She did not write this alone however, so I am not sure how that got translated like it did. I enjoyed her honesty, and candid telling of her life in Hollywood, as a mom, girlfriend, wife and...more
Apr 23, 2009
Kelsey
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anybody who is a fan of Marlee!
Shelves:
biography-memoir,
deaf-studies
I've been a huge fan of Marlee Matlin's since I was a little girl; I've always admired and looked up to her. Her new book is full of stories about her life up until now. After reading it, I can definitely say that I admire her even more!
The only reason I'm not giving this book 4 stars is that I don't feel like it was very well written/edited. It seems like there are bits and pieces thrown around that don't really fit in the particular spot that they chose to put them. It seemed really choppy an...more
The only reason I'm not giving this book 4 stars is that I don't feel like it was very well written/edited. It seems like there are bits and pieces thrown around that don't really fit in the particular spot that they chose to put them. It seemed really choppy an...more
This is the ultimate biography. Marlee is an inspiration to any woman. Tell your daughters! She has has her addiction challenges, but more so her life-challenges. This book provides inspiration to overcome any obstacle life may throw - Marlee doesn't care if it's deafness, money or relationships, she is all about standing your ground and putting yourself first. I strongly recommend this read to anyone, particularly any woman who doesn't know what she wants out of life. Marlee will make you feel...more
Very interesting story about a woman whose work I have admired since her performance in the L word (no joke, I think her acting in that series is great.) It's a view into her life as a deaf person, and also as a deaf advocate -- follows controversies that she's handled through her deaf activism, which made me realize a certain added value of closed captioning and other ADA type accommodations. Also a great view into her love life -- dated William Hurt, Rob Lowe, a Baldwin, lots of others. First...more
I recall having seen a few guest appearances and maybe a couple of episodes of Reasonable Doubts, and having developed a bit of a crush back then, but otherwise really knew little about her. I'm not sure what I was expecting - a tale of a mostly charmed adulthood with virtually nothing devoted to relating the experience of a deaf childhood, was not precisely it. Still, a likeable subject and an engaging though not terribly well-written quick read (first person intermixed with what might be trans...more
#1, Ack and eww to the cover. Don't know why, but it just seems... somehow like it doesn't fit the rest of the book. So, if you're considering reading this book, don't judge it by its cover. Though, maybe that's why the cover is the cover, Ms. Matlin seems to be one smart lady.
Other than that, an awesome book, touching, and uplifting, and hilariously funny. Which means a good writer, and a great ghost-ish writer.
Everyone should read it, you won't be sorry. But you may get a side stitch from the...more
Other than that, an awesome book, touching, and uplifting, and hilariously funny. Which means a good writer, and a great ghost-ish writer.
Everyone should read it, you won't be sorry. But you may get a side stitch from the...more
I absolutely LOVED IT!!!! I brought this book with me on a road trip to Philadelphia. I started reading this on the way back. I didn't even realize we were home until the car pulled in. This is a good sign for me- not noticing my environment because I'm so engrossed in what I'm reading.
I didn't realize Marlee had a past of domestic violence with William Hurt or that she had a history of sexual abuse by two different people. Her drug abuse doesn't surprise me. I know people considered to be in th...more
I didn't realize Marlee had a past of domestic violence with William Hurt or that she had a history of sexual abuse by two different people. Her drug abuse doesn't surprise me. I know people considered to be in th...more
I'll Scream Later was an interesting read, but not quite what I was expecting. Admittedly, I don't read a lot of autobiographical, Hollywood-tell-all books, but I found this book to be heavy on the name-dropping and light on the editing. The writing was very choppy, even within the chapters, the subjects would change abruptly. I was also upset by Ms. Matlin's use of the word "Deaf." For people who are not familiar with the Deaf community and Deaf culture, a capital "D" signifies that a person is...more
Excellent read.I have been a fan for yrs. and was especially interested because I'm a sign language interpreter.She really lays it all out there.I love how she never let deafness define her;being deaf is part of who she is,but not ALL that she is.She has a wicked sense of humor and is at times almsot brutally honest about herself and those in her life.She is an inspiration to all those who want to achieve a goal, but have negativity from others about that goal.
On another note, I have to say tha...more
On another note, I have to say tha...more
Not a bad book, but very long, I thought. I actually most enjoyed the times when she was growing up, and the ending. It just seemed like there was a lot in between that I could have done without - such as all the sports talk - or her telling us which sports teams are the best. I will say that her relationship with Bill Hurt - though I'm sure was very tough on her, was actually quite interesting and I liked reading about her marriage, and actually her kids as well. But I still feel like there was...more
I read about the first third of this book and stopped. I was initially interested in how Marlee got into acting and what her experiences were as a deaf actress. The writing did not have a good flow, though, and many of the anecdotes were inside jokes between Marlee and people she knew....I just couldn't get engaged in that. The book began to drag and I felt it wasn't going anywhere I wanted to go anyway (lots of sex and drug stories.) On to better books-----
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Marlee Matlin, deaf since she was eighteen months old, won the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her role in Children of a Lesser God. She was also nominated for Emmy Awards for her performances in Seinfeld, Picket Fences, The Practice and Law And Order: SVU. Marlee also guest starred on ABCs award winning Desperate Housewives, My Name is Earl and CSI: New York. In 2007 Mar...more
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