savvyrosereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Rating: 5/5 stars
If You Would Have Told Me is a vulnerable and nostalgic look back at Stamos’s life and career, including his time on the sitcom Full House.
John Stamos (specifically Uncle Jesse) was my first celeb crush, and I was really excited to read this one. Overall, I enjoyed it so much—there were a few moments I would count as over-sharing, and of course he had a few takes I don’t necessarily agree with, but this was well written and entertaining. I also cried WAY too much (a mix of nostalgia tear and sadness at some of the more heartbreaking moments, like his discussion of Bob Saget’s death).
If you’re a fan, absolutely read this one! You won’t regret it. And, if you’re an audiobook fan, I thought he did an excellent job narrating!
CW: Alcoholism/drug use; grief; discussions of fertility issues; mentions of sexual abuse
If You Would Have Told Me is a vulnerable and nostalgic look back at Stamos’s life and career, including his time on the sitcom Full House.
John Stamos (specifically Uncle Jesse) was my first celeb crush, and I was really excited to read this one. Overall, I enjoyed it so much—there were a few moments I would count as over-sharing, and of course he had a few takes I don’t necessarily agree with, but this was well written and entertaining. I also cried WAY too much (a mix of nostalgia tear and sadness at some of the more heartbreaking moments, like his discussion of Bob Saget’s death).
If you’re a fan, absolutely read this one! You won’t regret it. And, if you’re an audiobook fan, I thought he did an excellent job narrating!
CW: Alcoholism/drug use; grief; discussions of fertility issues; mentions of sexual abuse
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual assault and Infertility
cajunliterarybelle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
Funny, cheerful, heart-warming, and gut-punching. That's the vibes I got while listening to this book. John Stamos narrates the audiobook himself, and he really put emotions into each part as he read. I smiled with him, laughed with him, looked back fondly on Full House with him, and felt the devastating loss in parts of his life as he recollected them. His memoir showed me that he is one celebrity who comes from a humble beginning and is a person just like us who struggle with jobs, relationships, and how to cope with life. He's been through a lot to get the happiness out of life that he has now, and I'm thrilled for him. I did find how much art imitated life for him, Dave Coulier, and Bob Saget with Full House eerie, and no one could have guessed it would be that way. Listening to this audiobook felt like hearing from an old family member, and I'd recommend any fan of his check it out.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Death
brittanylee0302's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
I am not a crier. I don't think I've ever done more than sniffle through a book. When I tell you I sobbed through half of this, I'm not even exaggerating. Maybe it's because I grew up on Full House, maybe it's because John's love for his friends & family is something that can't be matched. I can't tell you exactly why. This book is really raw but also really funny. John talks about his highs & his lows & his losses, none of it seems falsified or exaggerated. It's a nice reminder that celebs are just as human as anyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Infertility
Minor: Drug abuse and Sexual assault
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