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    If I Only Knew Then...: Learning from Our Mistakes
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    If I Only Knew Then...: Learning from Our Mistakes
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    If I Only Knew Then...: Learning from Our Mistakes

    Written by Charles Grodin

    Narrated by Charles Grodin and Marion Grodin

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    About this audiobook

    As Charles says, "If you don't get wiser as you get older, then you just get older." The core of this audiobook is about identifying our mistakes, learning from them, and not repeating them. Charles Grodin, a very funny individual who has appeared in movies, television and currently is on WCBS Radio every day, has asked his friends--from Robert Redford, Paul Newman, Shirley MacLaine, Alan Alda, Regis Philbin, Don Hewitt (of 60 Minutes fame), Joe Torre, and others--to share sometimes very revealing memories of the biggest mistake they've made.

    Rosie O'Donnell looks back to her college days and her inability to express her love for a close girlfriend. Regis Philbin learned to trust his instincts when an early talk show got cancelled. Irwin Redlener, the Co-founder of The Children's Health Fund, examines a near-mistake--how he almost cancelled a trip to see a grown son who soon after died in a skiing accident. Dr. Nicholas Perricone learns to shift his perspective after witnessing the bravery of a young girl during his internship. Senator Orrin Hatch discusses his mistaken vote against making Martin Luthor King Day a national holiday. And Carol Burnett's hilarious essay explains why meeting Cary Grant turned out to be a big mistake!

    This audiobook offers intimate insights into dozens of celebrated figures' lives.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHachette Audio
    Release dateNov 1, 2007
    ISBN9781600241116
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    • 3/5
      Like others have said, this book lacks any deep revelations or insights. Yet, it was an enjoyable read on a hot summer's night. Some anecdotes did disappoint but others were worth the price of the book. Proceeds from the sale of this book go to HELP USA, an non-profit organization that "empowers the homeless" and helps them become self reliant.
    • 4/5
      An interesting collection of anecdotes that spans the gamut from profound to shallow. Some of the entries are very much in the spirit of the book's title, whereas others are so guarded and flippant in tone as to have little practical application. Nevertheless, it's an enjoyable read, with the great variety of response lending a thread of suspense to these essays. Names from which one would expect thoughtful insights sometimes disappoint, while wisdoms flows occasionally from unlikely sources.
    • 3/5
      Great concept. High-profile contributors. Some neat "life-lessons" served in bite-sized fashion. It's a breezy read that has enough diverse topics and characters to keep readers' interest. Still, the book lacks any real "lightbulb" revelations.
    • 2/5
      Charles Grodin as a narrator is terrible, too many times I felt like he was shouting.. very annoying.