Quivers: A Life by Robin Quivers
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Book Reviews of Quivers: A Life
Book Review: Worth the price
Summary: 4 Stars
A pity this book is out of print. I recently obtained a copy at a local thrift store, and it was more than worth what I paid for it. In many ways Robin Quivers' book is more interesting than Howard Stern's two biographies--her path to the Howard Stern show was not the straight path that Stern himself took. She worked in nursing, she went into the military, and she got involved with Werner Erhard-inspired self-help groups. Her upbringing was in a lower or lower-middle class home where she was subjected to abuse.Book Review: VERY HAPPY
Summary: 4 Stars
I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE FAST DELIVERY, QUALITY , AND PRICE OF THIS BOOK. THE BIG SUPRISE WAS IT'S AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY WITH THE FLYER FROM THE BOOK SIGNING IN IT!! BONUSBook Review: Publishing plans for BABA BOOEY: A LIFE have been canceled
Summary: 3 Stars
When it was released several years ago, QUIVERS: A LIFE, the autobiography of radio and television's "Howard Stern Show" member Robin Quivers, had a short life on the bookstore shelves. QUIVERS: A LIFE seems to have met the same fate as the musical careers of the Stern Show's Stuttering John Melendez and Fred Norris: a quick exit to WhoCares?ville. Public interest in even the closest associates of Howard Stern proves limited if Stern himself does not participate in the project. Just because Miss Quivers' life is part of "The Howard Stern Show," that does not mean the public wants a book independent of Stern's involvement.
Even Billy West and Jackie Martling, the most talented performers to work with Howard Stern, have not reached anything resembling stardom. It seems the sum of the parts do not equal the whole Stern show.
I imagine book publishers canceled plans for BABA BOOEY: A LIFE after QUIVERS: A LIFE proved lifeless to the book-buying public.
Funny thing is, the well-written QUIVERS: A LIFE keeps the pages turning. Robin Quivers gives the blow-by-blow on her troubled childhood and the resulting tough adjustment she had as an adult. And of course, the anecdotes about working with Howard Stern also keep it interesting.
Book Review: Quivers A Life
Summary: 3 Stars
I am a big Howard Stern fan and I just had to read this book. I found it to be enjoyable in the begining (Robin's early life), but I got bored about three quarters way through. The book is written by her, so we miss some outside views on how she really is in her life outside of the studio.
I found the book a little self serving and you get the impression she thinks very highly of herself.
I would recommend the book if you get it for a good price on the used self.
Book Review: Good background Knowledge
Summary: 3 Stars
If you like to listen or watch Howard Stern, and you love his side kick Robin, then this book is a must read. It gives you insite to her life and helps explain a lot of things. While it was not the best book I have read, I did enjoy it.