The Tom Hanks Enigma

The Biography of the World's Most Intriguing Movie Star

By: David Gardner

Narrated by: Norman Gilligan

Tom Hanks is unquestionably one of the finest actors of his generation. With an array of stunning performances to his name, he has an outstanding reputation as one of the world's greatest leading men. With roles as diverse as Josh in Big and Woody in Toy Story to Chuck Noland in Castaway and Andrew Beckett in Philadelphia, this award-winning star is ensured enduring popularity and box-office success.

In a career spanning 25 years, Tom Hanks has won hearts the world over and become one of the most popular Hollywood names. An actor and producer, he has starred in almost fifty films; including the big budget thriller The Da Vinci Code. Yet, despite his worldwide success, Tom Hanks remains a mysterious character.

Behind the many roles, lies an intensely complex figure. In this wonderful portrait of a dedicated individual, David Gardner looks at Tom Hanks' life. With insightful interviews with his close friends and family, this book is an intimate look at the much-loved Hollywood star.

©2007 John Blake Publishing (P)2014 Prospero Media

speaker not a good fit for the story.

Before purchasing the book, I read a review that essentially said the narrator was a snooze. I thought, but it’s Tom Hanks! Doesn’t matter what the narrator sounds like. I was wrong: t to

Oh! Tom!

This was extremely interesting and informative. I really have never understood how anyone could be so happy, sad, funny, and entertaining in one person.

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I did not like the British Narrator and when talking money, converting it to English pounds! Otherwise, good story.

Great story - didn’t love the speaker

I definitely would have enjoyed this more if it were read by Tom Hanks himself. Didn’t love the narrator speaking. It was a chore to listen to this book. The way the book was written sometimes you weren’t sure if they were taking about Tom Hanks or a relative from the past. Was super confusing in spots.

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I got a glimpse into the story which is Tom Hanks. Survivor,Hero, and Champion of the everyday man.