Kiss Me Like A Stranger: My Search for Love and Art

Interesting Read- I recommend this book

After my four-year-old became enamored of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, I decided to learn more about Gene Wilder. I've always enjoyed his work and wondered where he's been lately when I came across Kiss Me Like A Stranger. I had no idea how acting was such a passion for Mr. Wilder from a very early age, nor did I know what a great storyteller he is. This quick read is very intimate and honest and incorporates his personal and professional life and his journey to find true love. When I completed the book, I wished there had been more and that's a quality I don't find I experience with many books. If you are a fan of Gene Wilder, I believe you will enjoy Kiss Me Like A Stranger.

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A gift from Gene

Heartfelt, wonferfully/beautifully/brutally honest, and inspiring. I couldn't read it fast enough but i had to pace myself to make it last as long as i might.

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Fascinating, compelling autobiography

I didn't know what to expect with Gene's biography, Kiss Me Like a Stranger. As soon as I began reading it, I discovered the chapters were short, easy to absorb and compelling throughout. He kept me interested in his stories because they involved his honesty, charm and humor. It's a fascinating look into his life on stage and in films. The anecdotes are so incredibly funny at times and other stories so heartfelt. My only complaint is that I wanted longer stories and details about his biggest films. I'm the kind of movie buff that wants more about behind-the-scenes on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and his time with Richard Pryor. With that being said, it's absolutely a must read and very enjoyable for anyone who loves Gene Wilder.

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I couldn't put it down.

An endearing tale, that shows a side of Mr. Wilder that isn't hard to imagine, but is quite unexpected in places. I couldn't put it down. If only I had read this when I was studying acting and Hagen and Stanislavasky were being jammed down my throat by my instructors ... It's not solely about his acting career, but it is a big part of it. A great read that's hard to define why you should read it, but you should.

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personal account of a private life

I didn't know this book existed when I came across it at the store and I purchased it without hesitation - I have been a fan of Wilder since childhood - I loved every page of this book. Not boastful in any way - Wilder reflects upon personal triumphs and disasters, loves and losses. Read it - if you were not a fan before, you will be.

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inspiring

Not your average bio. It was a very sweet book. It had it's funny moments that left a smile on my face. I found it hard to put down at times. I loved it!

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raul a young writer

Gene wilder has always been my favorite actor. I had no intention on reading this book but my father gave it to me and i couldn't put it down it is written so well I recommend this book to any gene wilder fan.

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really good read!!!

I am a new Gene Wilder fan and this book just makes me want to know and love him more. He is really interesting intelligent and just grabs your attention all the way throughout the book. I love the pictures too. I have never seen photos of him as a young man before and wow, he was very good looking then and even now!

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Gene Wilder: the comic genius

I have been a wilder fan ever since i can remember and this book just adds to the love. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry, it will even make you say, gene, you S.O.B, how did you do that. if your a wilder fan or even if you want a good story to read, get this book.

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A VERY PERSONAL REMINISCENCE

'Be a clown! Be a clown' Comedian Gene Wilder did just that in such hit movies as 'The Producers,' 'Young Frankenstein,' 'Blazing Saddles,' and 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.' We learn from his touchingly candid autobiography, 'Kiss Me Like A Stranger,' that there was not always a great deal of laughter in his private life. As read by the author in the unmistakable Wilder voice, listeners learn of his third marriage to the sometimes volatile, always needy Gilda Radner, his time in psychoanalysis, the joys and pitfalls of working with the incomparable Mel Brooks, and more. His has been an extraordinary life, and he emerges as an extremely likable extraordinary man. The title is a puzzlement not only to listeners but to Mr. Wilder himself as it came from Gilda Radner - he says he has no idea what it means. However, he does know what life experiences mean. Leaving Wisconsin Mr. Wilder enrolled at the Actor's Studio where he met and appeared in a play with Anne Bancroft. But, it was her boyfriend, Mel Brooks, who was to have a marked effect upon his career by giving him that landmark role in 'The Producers.' Together they wrote 'Young Frankenstein' - hollering at each other all the way. In addition to the estimable Mr. Brooks listeners hear about movies made with the likes of Richard Pryor, Woody Allen, and Harrison Ford. And, of course, there is the illness and death of Gilda Radner due to ovarian cancer. Through it all Mr. Wilder learned, lived, wept, and laughed. Treat yourself and listen to the story of this sweet, wise comic genius. - Gail Cooke

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