My Pride, Alton Fitzgerald White
My Pride, Alton Fitzgerald White
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My Pride
Mastering Life’s Daily Performance

Author: Alton Fitzgerald White, Fred Berman

Narrator: Alton Fitzgerald White

Unabridged: 6 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/07/2017


Synopsis

Drawing on his own life and career and the rich lore of The Lion King, Alton Fitzgerald White, Broadway’s longest-running “King,” delivers his message of service—taking responsibility for and deriving happiness from commonplace achievements—as a philosophy that anyone can get through each day with satisfaction, pride, and a sense of accomplishment.If you’ve ever wondered how an actor can perform the same role hundreds of times without burning out, in White’s book you’ll meet someone who does it for thousands more with unabated joy and renewal of purpose. From his life experience, White has learned the secret of tapping his inner resources to meet the challenge of routine and repetition in work and relationships.

About Alton Fitzgerald White

Alton White’s journey from his boyhood home in a Cincinnati housing project to the grandeur of Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre is remarkable, but one that many will find touchingly recognizable and relatable. Struggling with feelings of inferiority, he doggedly tried out for role after role and happily accepted whatever was offered to him however modest, approaching each with passion and dedication. His gifts were ultimately recognized and rewarded with major roles. White is the only black actor who has played in a lead role in five hit shows on Broadway: John in Miss Saigon; Ken in Smokey Joe’s Café (he originated the role in London’s West End); Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime: The Musical; Mister in The Color Purple; and King Mufasa in The Lion King.

About Fred Berman

Fred Berman has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He is an actor of theater, film, and television whose credits include Broadway’s The Lion King, Law & Order, and Directing Eddie, among others. He was featured in Entertainment Weekly for his work on the Walking Dead audiobook series.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Megan

It's really fascinating to read about the life of such a powerful voice, and I'm really disappointed that I missed him as Mufasa (by ten months, no less). But even more interesting is how you can take his lessons from the stage and apply them to almost any career, as well as take his advice in how t......more

Goodreads review by David

I loved it. I think it is an informational book about a path to Broadway. But more than that, he provides lots of advice on how to live a great life. I loved the book.......more

Goodreads review by Dawn

Wonderful book. Highlights the tenacity of walking your path and staying in energetic alignment with the life you know you're supposed to live and deserve. Bravo Alton! Bravo!......more


Awards

  • Society of Voice Arts and Sciences Award
  • Audie Award Finalist