The cover photo of Michael Moore's autobiography, Here Comes Trouble, shows a very cute little boy: the author when he was probably around three years old. I'm sure the publisher chose this image because Moore looks so innocent, unlike the crafty fellow he later becomes.
This book was quite entertaining, though sometimes it seemed the stories he told about his life were just a bit fictionalized--they fit so nicely into a story format. But for someone who tells stories for a living, that's to be expected. And for the most part, the stories seemed self-serving, even if true. But what autobiography isn't self-serving, after all?
I learned something about Michael Moore's early life: that he came to film making late in his career and somewhat by accident. What he really was for most of his adult life (and some of his adolescent life) up to that point was a rabble-rouser, a muck-raker, and yes, a trouble maker. That he turned that talent for stirring things up into a lucrative career while also providing a public service is commendable and pretty amazing.
As I say, I enjoyed the book. It was well written and interesting--a fast read. I'm looking forward to the second installment that starts with the release of Roger and Me, and comes up to the present, whenever that will be. I recommend Here Comes Trouble.
Next "M" book: The Garden Thrives: 20th Century African American Poetry, edited by Clarence Major.
This book was quite entertaining, though sometimes it seemed the stories he told about his life were just a bit fictionalized--they fit so nicely into a story format. But for someone who tells stories for a living, that's to be expected. And for the most part, the stories seemed self-serving, even if true. But what autobiography isn't self-serving, after all?
I learned something about Michael Moore's early life: that he came to film making late in his career and somewhat by accident. What he really was for most of his adult life (and some of his adolescent life) up to that point was a rabble-rouser, a muck-raker, and yes, a trouble maker. That he turned that talent for stirring things up into a lucrative career while also providing a public service is commendable and pretty amazing.
As I say, I enjoyed the book. It was well written and interesting--a fast read. I'm looking forward to the second installment that starts with the release of Roger and Me, and comes up to the present, whenever that will be. I recommend Here Comes Trouble.
Next "M" book: The Garden Thrives: 20th Century African American Poetry, edited by Clarence Major.
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