Blessings in Disguis

by Alec Guinness

Book Overview

The delightful memoirs of one of the world's greatest actors. On the New York Times bestseller list for 11 weeks, this stands out as one of the best show business memoirs of recent years. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394552377
• ISBN13: 9780394552378
• Release Date: February 1986
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great Reading for Alec Guinness fans

As a fan of Alec Guinness, it gave me additional insight to this great actor's life. It made me want to learn more and more about him, read books on him and see his movies again A great actor.

A beautiful tale of a life well-lived

Sir Alec writes beautifully and simply about the his life through the lives that affected him. Funny, honest, and thought provoking. He's not at all the stereotypical stuffy Englishman, but a regular person with a huge amount of talent and alot of great stories to tell. This book should be back in print!

Wonderful autobiography by a truly gifted, truly modest man

BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE stands out in my reading as one of the most enjoyable autobiographies I've ever encountered. Unlike so many actors, Alec Guinness is a truly modest man, and his wry humor and ability to laugh at himself are extraordinarily refreshing. Guinness is worth reading even if you've never seen one of his movies or plays or television appearances. It is a damn shame that this fine book is apparently out of print.