How I Get Through Life: A Wise and Witty Guide

by Charles Grodin

The acclaimed actor, writer, producer, and director tells how he navigates the ups and downs of show business and family life, discussing such problems as parents, jobs, sex, money, children, friendship, and gossip

Genres: Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Charles Grodin is an Emmy Award-winning American actor, comedian, author and former cable talk show host.

Reviews

[Marsha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charles Grodin is an actor. He was famous for some movies that he was a part of in the 1980s. This is a smart book of essays Grodin wrote pertaining to situations in his life. Some of my favors were his essays on “Jealousy,” “Children,” “Cars,” “Unreturned Phone Calls,” “Punctuality,” “Rats, Four-Legged and Two, “Fake Voices,” “Snobs and Bigots,” and others. This was not only an enjoyable read, but had some philosophies to think about as well.

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book, but not as much as the earlier book Charles Grodin wrote, It Would Be So Nice If You Weren't Here. This book had a lot of the elements of his humor and the chapters were shorter takes on a wide variety of different topics. While a funny and quick read, it seems like it had less depth. If you want a quick funny read, and you like books with short chapters, this is a good one.

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as good as his first book. Felt like an afterthought, a cash grab. Still, I like Grodin and enjoyed having quick chapters to read here and there.

[Matt Garville · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wise & witty musings from The Duke.

See you in the next life.

[Patti · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great book for airplanes and hotels. The short essays are a perfect in-between and offer subjects for conversation starters with the people you meet.

Since Andy Rooney has passed, maybe it's Grodin's turn to give an oped at the end of 60 minutes!

[Leenda dela Luna · Rating 1 out of 5]

Meh. Published in 1992 and it shows.
Very very easy read - most chapters are only 1.5 pages, with 2 blank pages between.

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very witty memoir of Charles Grodin's life in and out of show biz.