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I received this book in a very timely manner. I would recommend this book for everyone to read. Lots of humor and sense.

Superior (and unusual) memoir

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"Never Have Your Dog Stuffed" is my favorite recent memoir, even if author Alan Alda isn't my favorite actor. This is the rare book that permits us to penetrate the image of the person we thought we knew, and catch a glimpse of the person the author really is. Alda is an exceptionally skilled writer, and records the details of his many adventures with a succinct flair and a constant, self-depreciating wit. From "MASH" to his many (often forgotten) motion pictures, Alda wisely avoids backstage trivia in favor of sharing stories about what seems to be a warm, genuine, and quirky life. His relationship with both his parents is truly bittersweet, and his relationship with his wife and daughters is inspiring. I was especially enthralled by his droll, matter-of-fact account of his nearly fatal intestinal problems while filming a Scientific American segment in Chile. That chapter alone deserves some kind of award! I left this book with a much better sense of Alan Alda as a well-rounded human being who also just happens to have been one of the most popular TV actors of the 20th Century. It's like an interesting and surprising visit with an acquaintance you thought you knew.

Getting to the heart of Hawkeye

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As a lover of M*A*S*H I jumped at this book and I'm glad I did. Alan Alda paints the portrait of his life with beautiful detail. I learned about the relationship he had with his parents. I didn't find the relationship he had with his dad to surprising. I sensed that a lot of who he is today comes from the foundational relationship he had with his dad. His mom on the other hand was very interesting to read about. I could sense his pain as he described what their relationship was like and at times how he wished it could have been. I wish he had spent more time on MASH memories and such, but I don't think he should have taken out anything that was in there. In short you sense the person he was that made him the person he is. I really enjoyed it. Anyone who loves MASH, or is just an Alan Alda fan should grab this book.

Alan Alda at his best!!

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First of all, let me start out by saying that I have been in love with "Hawkeye Pierce" since girlhood. I grew up watching reruns of M*A*S*H and wishing I was a nurse, girlfriend, or anyone who could be close to this dynamic persona that was Alan Alda. I purchased the book, eager to know more of my childhood crush and was not disappointed. Alan Alda has a sincere writing style that makes you feel like you are in his living room as a trusted friend--rather than as a mere reader trying to find out more about his life. Many times, I laughed out loud at his wonderful stories and recollections. I am very eager to start his next book--which could not be disappointing if only half as good as his first. Thanks Alan Alda--but you will always be Hawkeye to me.

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This tale contains much more about lessons of life than a famous TV star's autobiography. Alda discusses everything from his best moments on the road with his father's traveling stage-show to dealing with the mental illness of his mother. This is a must for any MASH fan who wants to know the unique journey of its star. You will not want to put this one down.