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Rebel: My Life Outside the Lines

by Nick Nolte
Morrow. Jan. 2018. 272p. photos. ISBN 9780062219572. $28.99; ebk. ISBN 9780062219596. FILM
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Heartthrob Nolte proves in this memoir that he is not just another Hollywood pretty boy but serious about his craft. Born into a distinguished Iowa engineering family headed by a World War II hero father, Nolte grew up questioning the status quo. His first love was football, but an unfortunate prank closed the doors on a pro career. He became interested in acting and read and studied as much as he could, getting a late start in the business. Nominated for an Academy Award for his part in 1998's The Thin Red Line and Golden Globes for other films, his deep need to immerse himself in the character he was playing and easygoing ability to make friends made his hard-drinking and complicated personality likable to many in the business. Through all the tragedies in his life, he has emerged a strong survivor.
VERDICT Should be read by young actors as Nolte the mentor. Recommended for film collections and film buffs.
Reviewed by Ellen Bates, New York , Feb 02, 2018
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