Life Itself: A Memoir by Roger Ebert

Roger Ebert was one of the most influential film critics of all time. His reviews were insightful, witty, and often controversial. He was also a gifted writer, and his memoir, Life Itself, is a fascinating and revealing look at his life and career.

Life Itself: A Memoir

by Roger Ebert

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Ebert was born in 1942 in Urbana, Illinois. He developed a love of movies at an early age, and he began writing film reviews for his high school newspaper. After graduating from college, Ebert worked as a reporter for several newspapers before landing a job as a film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times in 1967.

Ebert quickly made a name for himself as one of the most respected film critics in the country. His reviews were known for their intelligence, their wit, and their honesty. Ebert was not afraid to criticize films that he didn't like, but he was also fair and always gave credit where credit was due.

In 1975, Ebert won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism. He was the first film critic to ever win the award. Ebert continued to write for the Chicago Sun-Times until his death in 2013.

Life Itself is a memoir that covers Ebert's entire life, from his childhood to his death. The book is full of fascinating anecdotes and insights into the world of film criticism. Ebert also writes about his personal life, including his struggles with cancer and his marriage to Chaz Hammelsmith.

Life Itself is a must-read for anyone who is interested in film criticism or in the life of one of the most influential critics of all time. The book is funny, moving, and inspiring. It is a celebration of life and a reminder that even in the face of adversity, we can find joy and meaning.

Here are some excerpts from Life Itself:

• "Movies are the most powerful empathy machine we have. They can make us feel what it's like to be someone else, to see the world through their eyes."
• "The best films are not just about entertainment. They're about life. They're about the human condition. They're about what it means to be alive."
• "I believe that movies are important. They can change our lives. They can make us better people."

Life Itself is a powerful and moving memoir that provides an intimate and revealing look at the life and career of one of the most influential film critics of all time. The book is full of fascinating anecdotes and insights into the world of film criticism. Ebert also writes about his personal life, including his struggles with cancer and his marriage to Chaz Hammelsmith. Life Itself is a must-read for anyone who is interested in film criticism or in the life of one of the most influential critics of all time.

Life Itself: A Memoir

by Roger Ebert

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7322 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	427 pages

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