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Tom Hanks: Biographies of Famous People
The Unauthorized Biography of Tom Hanks
“If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. It's the hard that makes it great.” – Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is one of America’s most beloved actors. From Captain Phillips to Sheriff Woody, from a man who falls in love with a mermaid to a boy trapped inside of an adult’s body, from a modern-day widower to a World War II infantry captain, from Walt Disney to Santa Claus, these roles demonstrate Hanks’s unusual gift of creating a grounded, emotional center for a film and involving the audience in the most unlikely events. He is our “everyman” and his talent has contributed to more than three decades of unforgettable films.
In this convenient biography, James Diamond follows Hanks from an awkward boy to a global superstar. We see his traumas, and how he overcame them to become one of America’s most trusted men; we see his career struggles, and how he learned from them to become one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures. Above all, we see afresh the magic that Hanks invariably brings to the his humor, his wisdom, and his heart.
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“If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. It's the hard that makes it great.” – Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is one of America’s most beloved actors. From Captain Phillips to Sheriff Woody, from a man who falls in love with a mermaid to a boy trapped inside of an adult’s body, from a modern-day widower to a World War II infantry captain, from Walt Disney to Santa Claus, these roles demonstrate Hanks’s unusual gift of creating a grounded, emotional center for a film and involving the audience in the most unlikely events. He is our “everyman” and his talent has contributed to more than three decades of unforgettable films.
In this convenient biography, James Diamond follows Hanks from an awkward boy to a global superstar. We see his traumas, and how he overcame them to become one of America’s most trusted men; we see his career struggles, and how he learned from them to become one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures. Above all, we see afresh the magic that Hanks invariably brings to the his humor, his wisdom, and his heart.
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65 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2016
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February 5, 2021
كتاب صغير وسيرة غير ذاتية لتوم هانكس من 67 صفحة فقط، وأول مرة أقرأ بالإنجليزية من فترة طويلة، ولكن قراءة سهلة جدًا، لأن أولًا أنا أعرف أغلب المعلومات، ثانيًا اللغة نفسها بسيطة جدًا.
زي ما قلت المعلومات أغلبها عرفاها، لكن تكثيفها بالشكل ده والترتيب والبناء بتاع الكتاب كان كويس جدًا.
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الكتاب من تأليف جيمس دايموند.
October 5, 2016
Very interesting subject. Fast read. Did not want to put it down.
Fast read. I did not want to put it down. I saw most of Tom Hank's movies so it was very relatable. I love his movies. I would recommend.
Fast read. I did not want to put it down. I saw most of Tom Hank's movies so it was very relatable. I love his movies. I would recommend.
August 26, 2016
This was a good read for a Tom Hanks fan, such as myself, but there really wasn't anything I didn't already know. If you're a fan you've probably read everything about him on IMDB.com and maybe even checked out his wikipedia page. Still, a good book to get introduced to him.
September 30, 2016
Love Tom Hanks so this book was a must for me. This book told me things I didn't know before about him. I was surprised at somethings about his career that glad I know now. Would recommend this book to everyone that loves a Great actor. Amz review Free approved
August 24, 2016
Just the facts
Very disappointed that the author did not delve deeper. This felt like an 8th grade book report. I would not recommend this book.
Very disappointed that the author did not delve deeper. This felt like an 8th grade book report. I would not recommend this book.
October 29, 2016
Hanks
Disappointing due to the dry reporting of 'facts'. Very little interview of Banks himself. Don't bother reading, it's really not worth the time.
Disappointing due to the dry reporting of 'facts'. Very little interview of Banks himself. Don't bother reading, it's really not worth the time.
November 28, 2016
Old news
Just a rehash of everything that has been written. It was priced very low, so I got what I paid for
Just a rehash of everything that has been written. It was priced very low, so I got what I paid for
December 10, 2016
I would call this a pocketbook, a book so small it would fit in a pocket. It is simply a summary of Tom Hanks' career. Nothing special.
April 16, 2017
Very interesting
I love Tom Hanks have since Bosom Buddies. I decided to read this because I thought it would be informative and done in a positive light. I was right!
I love Tom Hanks have since Bosom Buddies. I decided to read this because I thought it would be informative and done in a positive light. I was right!
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