Climbing Higher by Montel Williams, Lawrence Grobel
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Book Reviews of Climbing Higher
Book Review: Climbing Higher
Summary: 5 Stars
it was a very good book to read, especially for someone with MS.You can relate to it as you read the book.Book Review: Above satisfactory
Summary: 4 Stars
Very easy book to read and kept my interest, however, I found it a little too self-serving at times. Having been diagnosed with MS 4 years ago, I could relate to some of the experiences Montel went through, and the frustrations and fears he felt at the time of his diagnosis. I appreciated the appendix which included various questions asked of several different doctors regarding the diagnosis and treatment of MS. There were times when he just came across as a bit arrogant and aloof. This may be more a result of his style of writing and his choice of words when describing certain situations and experiences, rather than the reality of who Montel is. I appreciate his candor and honesty when describing various events in his life, but I just had a feeling that he's still removed from the majority of people with MS. Truly, how many of us can fly to Sweden or other places around the world to get a 2nd opinion? How many of us can travel all around the world snowboarding the winter months away? I just found it hard to relate to him at times.Book Review: A helpful read for people with MS
Summary: 4 Stars
Mother with MS found that Montel spoke about his pain in ways she had not read beforeBook Review: Climbing Higher - not worth the climb?
Summary: 3 Stars
At first reading I liked the smooth easy way of Montels wording. Making you feel as if you are a personal friend. Then in a few chapters it seems as if he gets rambling about bits & pieces, losing track of where he was going making reading/understanding a bit difficult. He settles back down for a chapter or two. When it hits again he must still be miffed about the subject b/c he goes on and on and on and on and on. He gets smooth and personal again only to get on his soapbox about the medical use of marijana - which I MUST ADMIT he did give me a different outlook about the subject than I had before reading this chapter, but he just didn't want to let it go. Again going on and on and on and on and on some more - enough already. The book is a small peek into some of the hardships he has endured. It is a book you can read in a evening and come away with maybe a different outlook - then again maybe not!Book Review: Disappointed
Summary: 2 Stars
I thought Montel's book was contradictory. On one hand, Montel talks about his growth and empowerment as a result of having MS, while at the same time he comes off as whiny, negative and bitter. I've got MS and although it's not always easy, focusing on the positives in life is extremely important in order to stay as healthy as possible (true in general)!.
I do agree with the other reviews talking of Montel's candor and honesty, which is the book's strongest statement. Overall, a rather boring "all about me" celebrity memoir. Disappointing from a man of Montel's stature and influence.
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