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Editorial Review:
In this innovative biography of one of Hollywood's most recently crowned kings, Gabor H. Wylie gives Russell Crowe fans what they've been longing for-the stories that make up a lifetime, little anecdotal gems strung together like pearls on a necklace. The star of Gladiator, The Insider, and L.A. Confidential is revealed as never before. From Crowe's New Zealand roots to his emotional Oscar triumph, Wylie traces his journey to stardom with true stories that have textured his life along the way. Imagine Crowe's campy portrayal of transvestite Frank N. Furter in an Australian stage production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Or the moment Crowe revealed to his shocked father that, since the family couldn't afford to send him to university to study history as he had planned, he intended to make his way as a performer. This is Russell Crowe-the dedicated musician, the acclaimed actor, the fascinating man.
Russell Crowe: A Life in Stories Reviews:
This is a FUN book on Russell Crowe all around! 
2002-04-27 - 5 stars! Why? Becuz it is a FUN book on a incredibly HOT celebrity! The book is NOT a biography, so that was shocking to me, but once I got over it, I was intrigued by its wit & fun stories of things Russell's life has been made up of. You just have to get it and read it to understand! I am very happy with it and loved the stories that took me away for awhile in the world, while I read them and enjoyed it!
Fantasy or Fallacy Maybe, but No Biography Here 
2002-04-15 - This book would appeal to a much younger audience. In no way is A Life in Stories biographical in nature. The writer expands or embellishes previously written media reports about Russell Crowe with scenarios concocted in her own imagination. I do not need any help imagining things about Russell Crowe, thank you. I expected truth, but I might as well have gone to Wal-Mart and picked up the latest gossip Rag. This book is for teeny-boppers only!!
A very innovative biography about a very private star 
2002-01-14 - This was an interesting read for me! I have been a fan of Russell Crowe's for a couple of years now and like most fans, have done extensive reading and research on him, but this is one of the most intriguing concepts in a biographical format.
The author has taken documented facts about Crowe's life from various internet and media sources (many of whom I have also gleaned considerable information from) but presented it in a unique style, as stories with imagined descriptions of the actual events and dialogue between Crowe and the key players in his life. It makes for what I feel is a intimate portrait of the notoriously private star, makes him very real somehow in a way that most newspaper and magazine articles can't. And I feel it captured Russell's intense, vibrant, colorful personality. If you are a fan, you must read this book. It'll paint a fascinatingly interesting portrait of someone that I feel is a fascinatingly interesting person. If you're a new fan, it'll be a fun introduction to Russell and the many aspects of his life and his career.
Fun, witty, innovative, and informative
2002-01-11 - I agree with another reviewer that sometimes myth reveals more than reality. Gabor H. Wylie's book is a tour de force in the way of celeb bios. With wit and energy, the author provides facts and fictions on the adored and revered Russell Crowe. I recommend this book to anyone looking for an entertaining page-turner, or just a good book to curl up under the covers with.
Interesting writing for a bio
2002-01-09 - I don't know why one of the other reviewers calls this "the worst excuse of a book." I thought it was funny and innovative. It was much more entertaining than other celeb bios--the writing was actually decent. I would suggest this book for fans, but also for people who are interested in a good read...
