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It's All Going Wonderfully Well
"Laugh. There’s humour to be found everywhere, even in your darkest days there’s something to joke about. Laugh long and loud and make other people laugh. It’s good for you." " Whatever you do, always give it a good go. Don’t be afraid of failure and disappointment. If you fall flat on your face then get straight back up. You’ll always regret not trying. Disappointment is temporary; regret is forever." "Love with all your heart. In the end, love is the only thing that matters." These were just some of the lessons that Rosa’s dad, Bob Hoskins, taught her. In the years following his death, they are words that she keeps close to her heart. Remembering the times they shared together and featuring interviews with those who knew and worked with her dad—including Judi Dench, Ray Winstone, and Robert Zemeckis— It's All Going Wonderfully Well is a revealing portrait of one of the country’s best-loved actors, and a moving story of a close bond between father and daughter.
304 pages, Paperback
First published July 16, 2015
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
November 17, 2021
I asked for this book as Bob Hoskins had always been one of my favourite actors. What I got though was a beautifully written book which was marked with anecdotes about the man who was the actor, but the real beauty of the book is hearing about a daughter who loved her dad.
The chapters about his illness and death are raw and identifiable to all those who have lost someone they loved and I had the burst of tears come upon me whilst reading about these moments.
The chapters about his illness and death are raw and identifiable to all those who have lost someone they loved and I had the burst of tears come upon me whilst reading about these moments.
December 28, 2017
I thought it would be more about grieving and an exploration of Rosa's feelings. Half the book was almost a biography of her father's career who I'd not really heard of and all the name dropping was useless for me as I don't have a telly. (lol) some touching moments towards end pushed it from 1 star to 2.
January 14, 2020
An interesting read but the writing style wasn't for me.
April 30, 2016
I saw Rosa Hoskins being interviewed on BBC Breakfast the other day and decided I had to buy this book.
This is a memoir of her father the actor Bob Hoskins. He had an interesting life where he fell in to acting almost by accident and came from a working class background. He had a brilliant sense of humour, was down to earth but also paradoxically liked to be alone and knew his worth.
I really enjoyed this book. Some bits of it made me laugh. Especially the anecdote about It's all going wonderfully well, the way he learned to hallucinate for his role in Who Framed Roger Rabbit and the pranks he used to get up to. It was also incredibly heart wrenching and a bit close to home at the end when she wrote about how she struggled in dealing with his death.
A very honest book which is an enjoyable read no matter what you think of Bob Hoskins!
This is a memoir of her father the actor Bob Hoskins. He had an interesting life where he fell in to acting almost by accident and came from a working class background. He had a brilliant sense of humour, was down to earth but also paradoxically liked to be alone and knew his worth.
I really enjoyed this book. Some bits of it made me laugh. Especially the anecdote about It's all going wonderfully well, the way he learned to hallucinate for his role in Who Framed Roger Rabbit and the pranks he used to get up to. It was also incredibly heart wrenching and a bit close to home at the end when she wrote about how she struggled in dealing with his death.
A very honest book which is an enjoyable read no matter what you think of Bob Hoskins!
May 26, 2016
An interesting story terribly told. A clearly loving memoir which gives something of an insight not only into Bob Hoskins, but also the real problems that can be related to grief at the loss of a loved one. However, the prose is pedestrian, filled with meaningless cliches and weasel metaphors which begin to grate should one attach importance to such things. While the 'truth' shines through, it is littered with adjectives which add nothing and a high degree of repetition; although were all that removed it would be half the size. I wouldn't buy it, but if you have an interest in Bob Hoskins, borrow from a friend or library.
May 8, 2016
A Giant seen through his little girls eyes.
Poignant, deeply sad and hilarious in equal measure, Rosa Hoskins account of her life with her father is an unmissable read and hard to put down. Her vulnerability at the loss of the man she obviously adored was very evident, and so brave of her to reveal. Bob Hoskins was a larger than life character to most of us, but to Rosa he was just " Her beloved Dad" A very good read.
Poignant, deeply sad and hilarious in equal measure, Rosa Hoskins account of her life with her father is an unmissable read and hard to put down. Her vulnerability at the loss of the man she obviously adored was very evident, and so brave of her to reveal. Bob Hoskins was a larger than life character to most of us, but to Rosa he was just " Her beloved Dad" A very good read.
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