Genre: Nonfiction
Length: 432 pages
First Published: 2023
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Rachael’s Review
Legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart tells of his life, from his humbling beginnings in Yorkshire, England, to his rise to fame in Hollywood. Along the way, he shares a portrait of an artist who has become famous for his Shakespearean roles, as Captain Picard in the Star Trek series, and as Professor Xavier in the X-Men series.
Memoirs show you how a person views themself and Patrick Stewart is a Shakespearean actor through and through. Despite the obvious Star Trek reference in the title, Making It So is a play-by-play guide to all the Shakespeare plays Stewart has performed in. Other than a look at his childhood, Stewart’s memoir offers little introspection and reads like a resume of his career. He barely mentions his ex-wives (whom he cheated on) and kids. Sadly, the more you learn about his personal life, the less you admire him.
Publisher’s Description
From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generations with his indelible command of stage and screen. Now, he presents his long-awaited memoir, Making It So, a revealing portrait of an artist whose astonishing life—from his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, England, to the heights of Hollywood and worldwide acclaim—proves a story as exuberant, definitive, and enduring as the author himself.
About Patrick Stewart
Sir Patrick Stewart is an award-winning stage and screen actor. He started at England’s Royal Shakespeare Company and is best known for his screen roles playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series.
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