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The Tom Hanks Enigma

The Biography of the World's Most Intriguing Movie Star

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The Tom Hanks Enigma

By: David Gardner
Narrated by: Norman Gilligan
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Tom Hanks is unquestionably one of the finest actors of his generation. With an array of stunning performances to his name, he has an outstanding reputation as one of the world's greatest leading men. With roles as diverse as Josh in Big and Woody in Toy Story to Chuck Noland in Castaway and Andrew Beckett in Philadelphia, this award-winning star is ensured enduring popularity and box-office success.

In a career spanning 25 years, Tom Hanks has won hearts the world over and become one of the most popular Hollywood names. An actor and producer, he has starred in almost fifty films; including the big budget thriller The Da Vinci Code. Yet, despite his worldwide success, Tom Hanks remains a mysterious character.

Behind the many roles, lies an intensely complex figure. In this wonderful portrait of a dedicated individual, David Gardner looks at Tom Hanks' life. With insightful interviews with his close friends and family, this book is an intimate look at the much-loved Hollywood star.

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Thought this would be interesting but found it dangerous to listen to while driving because it nearly put me to sleep. I love Tom Hanks, this bio not so much. Padded content, dull reader.

Zzzz

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Before purchasing the book, I read a review that essentially said the narrator was a snooze. I thought, but it’s Tom Hanks! Doesn’t matter what the narrator sounds like. I was wrong: t to

speaker not a good fit for the story.

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narrator monotone and story was slow at start struggled to stay awake through narration. because narration lacked emotion I struggled to finish. overall I enjoyed the story

good story it's what you would expect

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I got a glimpse into the story which is Tom Hanks. Survivor,Hero, and Champion of the everyday man.

depth of info

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This was extremely interesting and informative. I really have never understood how anyone could be so happy, sad, funny, and entertaining in one person.

Oh! Tom!

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I did not like the British Narrator and when talking money, converting it to English pounds! Otherwise, good story.

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I definitely would have enjoyed this more if it were read by Tom Hanks himself. Didn’t love the narrator speaking. It was a chore to listen to this book. The way the book was written sometimes you weren’t sure if they were taking about Tom Hanks or a relative from the past. Was super confusing in spots.

Great story - didn’t love the speaker

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The book content was fine and informative. The positives stop there, as dealing with the reader was like nails on a chalkboard. David Gardner, the writer is All American. However, the people responsible for proofing this narrative apparently presumed we, the American Reader think,understand , and comprehend British language and supposed humor.
This Reader, totally bastardized American English, especially personal names as well as cities and subjects, as well as common day terms. In the first few chapters, everything regarding money is discussed in pounds and the reader then converts it to American money sums. After thos first few chapters the reader totally snubs the American audience, as he reverts to only using the Britich Pound system and an even worse job in butchering and continual bastardized words and names. if one thinks of a stereotypical British snob, with an attitude of of superiority then that would somewhat scratch the surface of the Reader, whom talks down to us, the listener. by Chapter 18 or so, I was so sick her hearing this droll I could barely endure the voice and ill-use of wording. Yet, wanting to hear the information I stayed with it, until he ...finally finished. So yes, again, content was informative, but the Reader ...!!!!

Totally British

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The only thing that irritated me was the converting dollars to pounds. Totally unnecessary.
Rather dull orator.

A good book on a subject I like.

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I liked the story but it did get repetitive. Would have preferred an American accent for narrator.

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