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allieskat17's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
A glance through the mind and life of Alex trebek. This was a very nice read that let you get to know Alex like any jeopardy fan would. There were some great funny parts too
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Pandemic/Epidemic
inkdrinkers's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
This is an absolutely wonderful collection of stories and tid-bits from Trebek's life. Starting from the very beginning, then finishing almost exactly before his death in November 2020, each story is funny and fun to listen to.
Ken Jennings does a wonderful job with a bulk of the narration, but Alex Trebek popping in to read specific portions was wonderful. I admit I teared up multiple times, especially towards the end. This is a must listen if you're a Jeopardy fan, and just a good audiobook about a man who became part of American media history.
Ken Jennings does a wonderful job with a bulk of the narration, but Alex Trebek popping in to read specific portions was wonderful. I admit I teared up multiple times, especially towards the end. This is a must listen if you're a Jeopardy fan, and just a good audiobook about a man who became part of American media history.
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, Dementia, and Grief
Trebek spends a good portion of time discussing his pancreatic cancer diagnosis. He also talks about the death of his mother, father, and sister.apoppyinthewind's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
I listened to the audiobook version which I would highly recommend though it’s worth noting the majority of the book is narrated by Ken Jennings with Alex jumping in for certain chapters. I personally didn’t mind this as I think it speaks to their friendship and, to be quite frank, Alex Trebek was obviously in the later stages of his treatment and diagnosis. It probably would have been hard for him to narrate the book completely on his own.
I think as a whole the book was bittersweet, touching, funny, and informative. While I knew Alex Trebek was a Canadian I didn’t know a whole lot about his career with radio and the CBC so I found those parts especially interesting.
The latter half of the book does deal with Alex Trebek’s diagnosis and his personal experience with his health, the effects of treatment, and facing mortality. I found it illuminating, relatable, and helpful in its vulnerability and honesty. I saw another reviewer remark that it’s less of a traditional memoir and more a conversation and a chance to say goodbye which I think is very apt.
I think as a whole the book was bittersweet, touching, funny, and informative. While I knew Alex Trebek was a Canadian I didn’t know a whole lot about his career with radio and the CBC so I found those parts especially interesting.
The latter half of the book does deal with Alex Trebek’s diagnosis and his personal experience with his health, the effects of treatment, and facing mortality. I found it illuminating, relatable, and helpful in its vulnerability and honesty. I saw another reviewer remark that it’s less of a traditional memoir and more a conversation and a chance to say goodbye which I think is very apt.
Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Death of parent
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