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Very entertaining and well written autobiography which – unlike so many others - does actually feel like the words of the person involved. In fact, at one stage, he does describe himself talking into a recording device, so I have no doubt that these are the actual words of Spartacus himself.

This is far from being just a chronological rundown of his films and experiences.

It covers his childhood (the son of poor and illiterate Russian Jews) to approximately 1986/87, soon after completing the film ‘Tough Guys’ (his last teaming with friend, Burt Lancaster), and a time that saw his first medical emergency as he approaches 70.

Events which give the book a reflective conclusion.

The actor also allows his creative side to flourish with regular italicised interventions from Issur (his childhood self). I also like the random asides which have clearly resurfaced as Douglas goes through his papers; as well as his thoughts on various life and world even