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Madly, Deeply

By: Alan Rickman, Alan Taylor - editor, Emma Thompson - foreword
Narrated by: Steven Crossley, Alfred Enoch, Bonnie Wright, Rima Horton
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ALAN RICKMAN was one of the world-class actors of his generation, as well as a tireless political activist, an avid traveller and a devoted confidant and friend. Through his never-before-seen diaries – a twenty-five-year passion project – Rickman invites readers backstage and into his life.

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Alan Rickman remains one of the most beloved actors of all time across almost every genre, from his breakout role as Die Hard’s villainous Hans Gruber to his heart-wrenching run as Professor Severus Snape, and beyond. His air of dignity, his sonorous voice and the knowing wit he brought to each role continue to captivate new audiences today. But Rickman’s artistry wasn’t confined to just his performances. Rickman’s writing details the extraordinary and the ordinary in a way that is anecdotal, indiscreet, witty, gossipy and utterly candid. He takes us behind the scenes on films and plays ranging from Sense & Sensibility, the Harry Potter series, Private Lives, My Name is Rachel Corrie and many more.

The diaries run from 1993 to his death in 2016 and offer insight into both a public and private life. Here is Rickman the consummate professional actor, but also the friend, the traveller, the fan, the director, the enthusiast: in short, the real Alan Rickman. Here is a life fully lived, all detailed in intimate and characteristically plain-spoken prose. Reading the diaries is like listening to Rickman chatting to a close friend.

Madly, Deeply also includes a foreword by Emma Thompson and a selection of Rickman’s early diaries, dating from 1974 to 1982, when his acting life first began.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Alan Rickman (P)2022 Canongate Books

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I loved it.

This was a very interesting book/ diaries. He led a none stop life filled with some amazing people. He was very mindful of
his family and seemed always to have had time for them. A life well lived!

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Such an insight….

Highly enjoyable
So many insights and moments of an incredible man, actor and human being
A very real person, viewed through his own lens….so many reasons to write a diary, and an unexpected insight into a complex life
Bravely shared

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Diary entries left me wanting more

Was not a fan of the diary as it didn’t explain much to me; I wonder how much it was redacted. It was wonderful however to hear a life well lived and admire his “get on with it” spirit despite the health issues.

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A life really lived

I really enjoyed the insights given in Alan’s personal diaries. The reader was very dry and, I felt, matched Alan’s sentiments. So sad his life was cut short.

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I wept

It took me a while to get into the diary format. Initially it seemed rather dot point. But within an hour, I picked up the momentum and could piece together a more complex narrative. I wept at the end, even though I knew what was coming. I wept again hearing Alan’s gentle, carefully-worded voice.

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such a beautiful man, with an incredible life

I loved it , the busy life behind acting, ut to see Alan try and make the most of the more meaningful times and he was such a open and honest person
such a beautiful man and I feel privileged to have been now given and insight of what his life was like. truly missed

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Disappointing

Alan Rickman was an extraordinary actor & by all accounts an intelligent man whose friends & colleagues found kind & delightful. It’s a pity then that the brief entries in his diary give little scope for displaying his charm & wit. Rickman had one of the richest voices on stage or screen & I wish this recording contained longer excerpts to enjoy its mellowness. But his diary was short on exposition & comprised pithy, sometimes witty comments on his day. I wanted more.

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Deep and personal

There is lots of mixed reviews but what I can say is that its a read that is quite unique! It goes into Alan’s deep personal thoughts he had at behind the camera. it’s definitely a slow burn but worth it at the end. Very much enjoyed it

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Sadly does not do Alan Rickman justice

The reader is wrong; and the crafting of a story from his diaries non existent and dull.

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Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should

As a fan I was looking forward to this book. I was so disappointed.

Very brief notes of everyday life peppered with celebrity names and the occasional Witticism.

Not ever written for publication and would have been left best unpublished.

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