Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe

I've never considered myself a "Fan" of Rob Lowe's.  Sure, I've liked his work...I've seen About Last Night, St. Elmo's Fire (too many times I'm sure than is normal), West Wing...but I've never gone out of my way to see all that he does.  He's cute.  I admit, I may have fanticized a time or two when I was a teen but, again, he wasn't on my list anytime recently.  That being said, after reading his memoir, I may have to change my mind. 

Obviously, unless you live under a rock you know that Rob Lowe was a teen idol who got his start really at  fifteen when he starred in The Outsiders.  He then became an icon and unwilling "founder" of the Brat Pack. Eventually, he became one of Hollywood's top stars.  In his book he details for the reader his rise to the top, his family dynamics (fascinating that again, an acclaimed actor is the product of divorce) his failures due to alcoholism and his eventual ability to attain peace and thus an idyllic life with his wife and two sons.

I was surprised at what a good writer Rob Lowe is.  I was flabberghasted at the people he just happened to grow up and become friends with.  I would recommend this book to anyone and considering I wasn't a "fan", it's definitely a book for everyone.  The only negative point in this book which almost lost Mr. Lowe a 1/2 star was the fact that he's a Pittsburgh Steeler fan.  He should be ashamed being a Reds fan AND a Steelers fan!  That is BLASPHEMY!!!