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Horrible
While I did enjoy most of the Lethal Weapon movies, I don't consider myself a big fan.I picked this book up at the bargin bin section of my local bookstore and after forcing myself to finish it, I now belive it belonged in the trash or maybe recycled as a doorstop.Boring, tabloid type writing, with mutiple grammar and spelling mistakes.Also I'm left not really knowing much more of Mr. Gibson and the author seems to really love Kevin Costner, he's mentioned praised so many times in this book.This book is for a hardcore fan...maybe.I hope he someday writes his own book.

Tabloid
Full of hatred as the first one, just the sources of this last one tell us everything about how the writer of that biography has written it : using tabloids and people magazines....
That's all, so no doubt about the poor accuracy of the content.
Better buy other books on Mr Gibson.

Mel Gibson; Raw and Uncensored.
Wensley Clarkson has done a very thorough job in researching the life of Mel Gibson. Through this book the reader comes to know him intimately, warts and all. Mr Clarkson has literally followed Mel Gibson's tracks around the world, interviewing friends, co-workers, and old girlfriends. From the utterly fascinating history of his Irish Catholic family to his spectacular rise to Hollywood prominence and the tales from behind the scenes of his most famous movies and box office failures. Mel's father, Hutton Gibson, a former Catholic seminarian, World War II veteran, and all around cut up, proves almost more interesting than his famous son. The book also unintentionally details the struggle he has faced as a religious conservative working in the most Godless industryon the planet. Mr Clarkson's writing, however, is often skewed by his clearly Liberal politics. THis is all fine and dandy for him but for those who do not share those politics and who genuinely admire Mel Gibson for taking on the Hollywood Establishment, they come across as very patronizing anbd sometimes even worse. Mr. Clarkson's characterization of Traditional Catholics as "callow reactionaries" who are opposed to "progress in most forms," was as painful to me as a brutal slap in the face. The problem I faced with this book was that if one desires to know about Mel Gibson, there is very little else that one can look for in the way of reading material. Therefore as far as Mr. Clarkson is concerned, one cannot live with him, and one cannot live with out him.

Rather Gossipy Story on Mel Gibson's Life Up Until 1999.
I found this book in a discount book section and although it did add to my knowledge about Mel Gibson's early life and behind the scenes of some of his movies, I couldn't help but notice that a lot of the story seemed to be in the style of the gossip press.

I'm not disputing the facts, since I have no knowledge really at all about Mel Gibson, but the book seemed to concentrate a little too much on all the gory details! I think I would enjoy a more balanced view of Gibson and his life instead of this one that seemingly hovers mostly around the negative.

Details but no Delivery
If you are looking for every detail known to modern man regarding all of the OTHER movies Mel Gibson ever starred in or directed, this is the book for you.If you are looking for true insight into The Passion, just skip to the last few pages and you will still be disappointed.I, too, am ashamed to say I spent a good deal of time wading through all of the details in the bulk of this book, hoping to get to the point.Very disappointing. ... Read more

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A Balance to Rough Reviews
I think that you can't just ridicule a book because it has ideas you don't like, if those ideas are expressed well. Sure, this book may be a little academic, but if that means that it is not boiled down to the lowest level of lame reductionism, so be it. There are profound ideas behind the movie, and trying to fish them out can be a great exercise. Sorry for the sparse review, I just wanted to balance out another POV. I also recommend "Religion and Its Monsters" by Beal

bizarre theories from bizarre academics
Just take Prof. Heschel, the daughter of a distinguished rabbi and scholar.She finds Gibson's movie anti-feminist.That's a hoot, considering that traditional Judaism was anti-feminist.

Some good ideas here, a lot of nonsense by axe-grinding academics.What is clear is that Gibson is 150% a Catholic medieval type.No one here has a good explanation why this appealed to Protestant fundies and bigots who don't give a hoot about the Stations of the Cross or the Virgin Mary. ... Read more

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HE'S A HOLLYWOOD SUPERSTAR . . .

A CONTROVERSIAL FILM DIRECTOR . . .

ONE OF THE SEXIEST MEN ALIVE (AT LEAST ACCORDING TO PEOPLE MAGAZINE) . . .

AND NOW MEL GIBSON WANTS TO HELP YOU BE ALL YOU CAN BE!

When Mel Gibson wakes up in jail after being arrested for DUI, he doesn't quite remember what happened the night before, but he's not worried. After all, he's Mel Gibson! Whatever he might have said or done, he's confident it will all blow over. Because if there's one thing Mel knows for sure, it's how to live the charmed life he so richly deserves!

And since Mel has a couple of hours to kill before his lawyers show up, he's decided to share his secrets of happiness with you mere mortals. Here you'll find Mel's exclusive tips for career success, romance, keeping fit, facing your fears, money matters, and even surviving a nuclear apocalypse!

With a foreword by Jesus Christ Himself and an appendix of Mel's favorite cocktails (like the Tequila Sunrise: Take one bottle of tequila, drink 'til sunrise), this is the definitive guide to living the good life, Mel Gibson-style.

(This book is not in any way affiliated with or authorized by the real Mel Gibson. Or Jesus Christ, for that matter.) ... Read more

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pretty good
This book is quite funny. Kind of a one joke premise but done well. I read most of it while sitting at a book store though, as its quite thin, so you will probably read through it very quickly. Definitely worth looking through though if you are at the comedy section of a book store with some time to kill. I read this about two years ago but still remember some funny bits from it such as, " the complete history of the world according to Mel Gibson" with such insightful events as "431 BC- The Peloponnesian War is started by Jews." ... Read more

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National Equirer meets High School Newspaper
This is by far the most poorly written, poorly edited book I have ever read.I beg for someone to take it off my shelf and destroy it!The "facts" are largely inaccurate, it is nothing more than a series of synopses of Mel's films, interspersed with already widely published quotes from Mel himself. There are no insights into Mr. Gibson's craft, his approach to acting, in fact, nothing that can't be found on a 3 minute Entertainment Tonight fluff piece. Truly a waste of money.This is not an author with talent to spare. ... Read more

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The Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson's spectacular film about the death of Jesus, has quickly become one of the most widely-viewed movies of all time—and one of the most fiercely vilified. It is more loved and simultaneously more loathed than any previous work of cinematographic art.

Some maintain that this film has brought them to a new faith in Christ or a deeper understanding of the faith they already had. Others criticize the work for its supposedly gratuitous gore, alleged historical inaccuracy, or its debatable theological assumptions.

In Mel Gibson's Passion and Philosophy, twenty philosophers with widely varying religious and philosophical backgrounds examine all the most important issues raised by the movie, without ridicule or rancor. How can we decide what God intended to tell us? Why do Christians and Jews apparently report seeing two very different Mel Gibson movies? Was Christ a pacifist? Does the film truly follow the gospels? How can we blame Judas for doing what God wanted him to do? Did George Hegel answer Mel Gibson 200 years ahead of time? ... Read more

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An Interesting Collection of Essays.
_Mel Gibson's Passion and Philosophy:The Cross, the Questions, the Controversy_ in the Popular Culture and Philosophy series, edited by Jorge J. E. Gracia, is a relatively interesting collection of essays detailing the responses of various philosophers to the movie.Mel Gibson's movie _The Passion of the Christ_ recounts the last days of Jesus Christ before his death and resurrection, detailing on the screen his passion, torture, and Crucifixion.The movie has been all-too-predictably criticized by atheists and secularists of all sorts as a "tool in the hands of the religious right" and as "anti-Semitic".On the other hand, some Christians have joined in this criticism claiming that the movie is too violent and distorts the true message of Christ.Gibson, a devout Roman Catholic, bases his movie on the Gospel accounts of Christ's suffering and death and upon the visions of the Roman Catholic seeress Anne Catherine Emmerich.These essays attempt to deal with some of the issues surrounding the movie and offer up philosophical thoughts on various aspects of the Christian revelation and on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ.My only complaint is that so few of them are actually written by Catholic scholars and that some are written by those with no obvious relation to the movie or Christianity in particular other than as chronic bashers.The essays presented in this book touch on the following themes:did Christ have to suffer violently, is the movie anti-Semitic, what is the truth (a detailing of Pilate's question put to Christ), why was Christ killed, and who is morally responsible.Mention is made of many different philosophers and philosophical schools of thought throughout.Each essayist seems to be coming from a unique point of view which can be both refreshing and frustrating at the same time.As someone who found hope in the movie, I was encouraged by reading many of these essays into reflective thought; however, some of them I found to be particularly odious.That said, I would hesitantly recommend this book for those looking to reflect deeper on the mysteries of Christ and his Crucifixion in a philosophical manner.However, ultimately it is probably better to turn to the source material itself, the Bible and the writings of the saints.

A Matter of Time
With a movie as controversial as The Passion of the Christ (Widescreen Edition),it was just a matter of time before Open Court's "Popular Culture and Philosophy" series got their hands on it. As with public opinion about the movie, the opinions within the book are likewise mixed, though with a more thoughtful response.

The book itself deals with the movie in 20 essays in 5 sections. They deal with everything from the alledged anti-semitism, the violence, Christ's suffering and so on. The contributors come from a variety of backgrounds, including theologians and philosophers from various stances. With such a good mix, the views presented are as wide and varied, while maintaining a consistently high level of thought and expression.

The book goes some way to make the shock of the film itself more understandable and somewhat less of a brutalisation of the senses. Putting the excessive gore and blood of the movie into a wider philosophical context is an important function of the book.

As per usual, I have thoroughly enjoyed this installment from the "Popular Culture and Philosophy" series. Once again, a big thumbs up to this volume. It is very good and recommeded to people from all walks of life.

Painless Way to Learn Philosophy
This series of books, popular culture and philosophy is fantastic. It seems that any popular movie, or TV series immediately generates a backlash. Two recent examples include the Harry Potter books and movies, and Me. Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. In the case of Harry Potter, fundamentalist Christians have lamented that the books are teaching witchcraft. In Passion, the movie is being charged as being anti-Semite.

In this series of books, prominent philosophers are being asked to comment on these charges and on the story contained in the movie. In contrast to the shrill, loud, emotionally loaded comments being made primarily to get attention to the commenter, here are thoughtful, reasoned essays that challenge the reader to think about and decide for himself about these charges.

These books make for absolutely delightful reading. It is a way to bring philosophy to the public in connection with a story that is familiar to a broad range of people.

Helps dull the extremism...
Mel Gibson's depiction of Christ's Passion has stirred a vertiginous array of reactions. Some lovingly praise the movie's moving depiction of Jesus' gift to humanity while others condemn it as a perversion of Christianity, a racist diatribe, or a form of [...]. Not only that, the film's influence, ubiquity, and controversy seem to preclude any rational discussion amongst its supporters and detractors. Film reviews supply the most salient evidence of this. Neutral or middle of the road reviews rarely appear, and most reviews get crammed with overbearing for or against hyperboles. This book, intended for the general reader, attempts to remedy this seemingly hopeless situation. It brings together the viewpoints of Christians (Roman Catholics, Evangelicals and Protestants), Jews, Mormons, and even Atheists into one non-inflammatory volume. It succeeds greatly in this task. The book does not sell or indoctrinate one viewpoint on Gibson's film. Nor does it ever try to impose on the reader a "correct" stance. Each of its 20 essays of course has a specific point of view on the film and the issues it raises, but the book as a whole is balanced. Some essays read like theology, others like Cultural Theory, even others like philosophy. A virtual salad of styles awaits.

The topics covered by the book are as diverse as the authors. Five main sections divide the essays. The first deals with the horrific violence portrayed in the film; the second with charges of anti-semitism; the third with the film's accuracy to scripture; the fourth with the "why?" of the passion; the fifth with ethical questions surrounding the Passion. Each section presents level headed for and against positions on the issues. Some of the issues discussed include: Is the violence justified? How does the movie deal with atonement? Does the movie distort Jesus and scripture? What motivated the making of the movie? How do Christians and Jews view the film differently? Can we forgive Judas, and if so, how? What influences did Gibson draw from in making the movie? Did Christ receive due process? What can the Passion teach us about our own mortality? How are women depicted in the film? How do Christ's and Socrates' deaths appear similar or different? Is the Passion anti-semitic? Could Jesus have chosen differently? What theory of nonviolence did Jesus subscribe to? The book also elucidates some of the devices and Biblical references Gibson utilized to make his point (and just what his point was gets debated throughout the book). Those who have seen the movie and are not familiar with scripture will learn a lot. Those seeking elucidation of the principles of Christianity portrayed in the film will also learn much. Open minded readers of any bend will likely finish the book with their extreme viewpoints dulled somewhat. The book simply does a great job of presenting the good arguments on all sides. If the book does have a unifying message it's that "I'm right, you're wrong" is not the best attitude to take towards this film. The book won't make one love the film if one hates it or hate the film if one loves it, but it will make one think more deeply about the issues it raises.

Along the way, many big names and concepts get introduced. Some are theological, some philosophical, some ethical. Apart from the obvious Biblical names that appear, many other big names appear, such as Aristotle, Plato, Nietzsche, Boethius, Augustine, Hegel, Aquinas, Heidegger, Socrates, C.S. Lewis, Buber, Tolkien, Elaine Pagels, and even Dan "The Da Vinci Code" Brown. Probably the best time to read this book is after seeing the movie at least once and before viewing it again. This book will open up new interpretations and perspectives on the movie whether it inspires or repulses. Highly recommended reading for anyone interested in any aspect of Mel Gibson's "Passion". ... Read more

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Deepen your journey into the unforgettable film, The Passion of The Christ. In this authorized, behind-the-scenes look at the movie, Fr. John Bartunek, L.C., provides biblical, historical, and theological insights gleaned from hours spent on the set and interviews with the director, actors, and filmmaking crew. Inside the Passion is the most complete and thorough commentary on the movie you will read. ... Read more

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Compelling analysis of event and film
I saw Fr. John Bartunek (the author) give a presentation on The Passion of Christ (event and film) last night to a surprisingly packed (who knew so many people would show up on a Tuesday night to discuss a two-year old film?) university campus church auditorium of over 500 people (students and community members). His presentation, like his book, gives a fascinating and compelling account of the theology and symbolism that went into the making of Mel Gibson's film. The presentation was electrifying; the book is no less moving and thought-provoking. For example, there's a very short scene in the film when, in the midst of the horrific flogging of Christ, the camera turns to what appears to be a shot of a young mother with her infant child in the crowd. As the camera moves in on them, however, we find that the woman is not beautiful, but very odd and sinister, and the baby almost inhuman, as we see when it turns its head to give the viewer an evil smile.The symbolism: The woman represents the devil and the child his handiwork. Gibson takes an iconoclastic image of Beauty (Madonna and Child) and turns it into Evil (devil and inhuman offspring). The point:
Evil is not immediately identifiable as starkly evil; rather, evil is simply beauty that has become distorted and false. It tempts us into thinking it is one thing, when in fact it is quite something else. The significance, twofold: to illustrate the devil's role in the suffering and death of Christ and, perhaps more importantly, to show that when Christ is at his weakest (including in modern society), the devil gains a foothold. Interesting tidbit: Gibson used a beautiful actress as the devil, had her head and eyebrows shaved, and used makeup to turn her into something very un-beautiful. And this was only one 20-second scene! The examples go on and on.As a liberal-minded Catholic unhappy with the "culture wars" surrounding so many issues today, I was pleased to see that this film had no agenda other than to relate the Gospel story with the major theme being Christ's love for all humanity, including not only us simple sinners but also those who beat, mock, and kill him, in various ways.It's an invigorating story and makes the book well worth reading.

Get this one
Inside the Passion is a behind the scenes peek at how the movie was made. It explains why certain things were shown and is surprisingly useful as a meditation tool.

A lot of folks flipped out because they thought the scourging and crucifixion scenes were too strong. The book explains why Mel Gibson and his team decided that they were not going to sanitize the Passion the way other movies had in the past.

Some folks nitpicked becuase Gibson and the team decided to have Jesus speak Latin to Pilate but the book shows that they made this decision for pretty sensible reasons: 1. The Romans had been in Palestine for 40 years. In Gallilee, which was heavily gentile by that time, a smart personmust have been roughlyfamiliar with Latin if for no other reason than that it was important to know how high to jump when a Roman soldier demanded that you do so. 2. Jesus was God. He could've spoken in any language He chose when He decided to speak to Pilate's ignorance.

Finally, the great strength of this book is that it so closely follows the movie step by step that even if you never saw the film after reading the book you will understand it. This is an excellent work and I plan to buy more copies as gifts.

Explanation of the Passion for everyone
This book is written so clearly that almost anyone should have no trouble understanding the way Father John Bartunek, a Legionary of Christ (Roman Catholic Religious Order), clarifies the different aspects of Christ's Passion as is portrayed by Mel Gibson in his movie.Father John spent time on the set, watching as Mel filmed this great epic and has not only interesting insights into the filming of the movie, but also clarifies the main points, as well as details of the entire Passion of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.The movie is well worth rewatching ... as you read Inside the Passion and you will see it in a new light every time.Our Lord's Passion speaks to each of us individually, touching our hearts anew and calling us to a real Love, that comes from Christ Himself.This is a great book and a great gift for anyone at any stage in their faith.

A Great Book!
This book is actual written by John Bartunek.He is a priest with wonderful insites. He speant a great deal of time on the set when it was being filmed and during the editing.This is a great companion to the movie.
I Loved this book so much I bought a copy for my mother and myself as well- and I will probably being buying them for a few people I know this year (just before) Easter.
I Hope that he writes more books in the future.

Intimate with Christ and Mel
I bought this book for my Dad, but opened it up last night and couldn't put it down.The book is only 186 pages, but it's not a quick read.It makes you think.It brings up insights I never thought about, Mel Gibson's 12 years of meditating on Christ's Passion have born a lot of fruits.Read it for yourself. ... Read more

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This book consists of some fourteen small chapters, each dealing with some aspect brought up in Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ. The chapters are meant as subjects for in depth discussion about the implications of this movie which has caused much discussion around the world. The chapters deal with the suffering and death of Christ, Pontius Pilate, the woman caught in adultery, Judas, Satan, Jews and anti-Semitism, charity and forgiveness and a note on the resurrection along with other more minor subjects. Insights into these various areas will help the reader as well as the one who has seen the movie to understand the implications of the movie.It should be noted that this book can be read in its entirety without having seen the movie. It is a self contained book whose basic theme is the meaning of the suffering and death of Christ. In short, this book is a treatise on the pascal mystery of Jesus Christ. ... Read more

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Is Call To Arms destined to be a movie? It was 1860, that year before the war, when Johnny, a thirty-year-old eligible bachelor from Ohio, traveled to South Carolina to help his uncle run a small plantation and fell in love with Molly, a Southern belle from Charleston. Their plans to marry are abruptly interrupted by her jealous former fiance at the outbreak of the Civil War. Their struggle to return to each other´s arms is filled with action, adventure, terror, charm, compassion, intrigue, suspense, and unceasing desire. The story has all of the elements one would expect in a movie produced by Mel Gibson, including the plot, character, humor, history, patriotism, passion, romance, and spirituality for which the highly successful actor-producer-director has come to be admired. ... Read more

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A book that takes you back in time
Call to Arms is one of those books that literally takes you on a journey back in time. The civil war error is brilliantly portrayed on many levels, including the emotions, challenges, romance, and spiritual relevance of a time in history that changed the destiny of individuals as well as our nation. The colorful characters and plots capture your interest and allows you to live the story with them. It would be wonderful to see this story of love and faith come to life on a movie screen!
A Texas friend and fan.

A Spellbinding Book with Everything
"Call to Arms" is a must read and spellbinding novel.It has all the elements needed for fascinating reading - a book you will not want to put down until it is finished.It is a haunting, true life depiction of Civil War times.There is something for everyone; charming true love, hilarious comedy, hope, beauty, sadness, joy, and historical accuracy of the mid 1800's.This is the perfect book for giftgiving for those who read for pure pleasure.It would make a wonderful movie with a musical score to create that "Old World Charm."

A Spellbinding Book with Everything
"Call to Arms" is a must read spellbinding novel.It has all the elements needed for fascinating reading - a book you will not want to put down until it is finished.It is a haunting, true life depiction of Civil War times.There is something for everyone; charming true love, hilarious comedy, hope, beauty, sadness, joy, and historical accuracy of the mid 1800's.This is the perfect book for giftgiving for those who read for pure pleasure. It would make a wonderful movie with a great musical score to create that "Old World Charm."

A great book
As you can see I gave this book a 5 star rating wishing That I could give it a 10 star rating. This is the most exciting book that I have read in a long time. Loved the colorful carictures
Holds your interest, coulden't put it down, brought tears to my eyes Is a wonderful book!

Wonderful Civil War Story
This is a wonderful story set amid the dramatic mid 1800's backdrop of our nation's Civil War.I appreciate how Mr. Wayne has weaved a realistic drama into the pages of this historic time period, while incorporating both the tragedy of the many battles and the trials, tribulations and indomitable spirit of those who were both on the front lines and on the home front.While set predominantly in the South, it offers a comprehensive look at both the North and the South, and the issues that were of concern to the people who lived during that time - all the while remaining true to historical facts.It is primarily a love story, with bits of humor and strong spiritual faith blended in, while being an uplifting educational read - and at the same time offering a profound perspective on life itself. ... Read more

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Record-setting ticket sales. Heated controversy. Sold-out viewings for church groups. And feuding critics. Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ has grossed over $400,000,000 in the US alone, and it is still going strong. In Re-Viewing the Passion, experts from diverse backgrounds explore the film, its success and its controversy. Exploring The Passion through lenses such as film, history, feminism, art and literature, and incorporating viewpoints from Catholicism, Judaism and Protestantism, this is a must-have guide for discussion groups, film buffs, and anyone interested in the issues surrounding the film. The Passion has provoked millions to ask questions of their faith, the faith of others, and the movie itself, and this book is the tool that can help them find the answers.
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About the Author.And this books last "review"
"I get the impression that the book's author, Keith McKay, did not speak to Mr. Gibson personally as there are no direct quotes in the book. The book does include quotes about Mr. Gibson from other people he has worked with as well as quotes from Mr. Gibson written in other people's articles.
This is a good picture book but not much info on Mr. Gibson's personal life.
If you are Mel Gibson fan, I would recommend this book. If you are looking for more details on Mr. Gibson, stay tune for the authorized biography .."

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The book's Author,Keith McKay, is (was) my first Cousin. Keith was a gifted and multi-talented Writer/Musician/Artist,gone too soon. Keith would have only written under the auspices (guidelines) given by those supervising him on said book, (or any other) , with expressed permission from Mr. Gibson etc.

(I dont know this for sure, but, knowing my Cousin,I'm pretty certain.)We all know very good books don't need (necessarily) "first-hand" info to be valid and important or true in content. I believe,if Keith spoke to Mr. Gibson "live", it would have reflected in the book.

If Keith's book says it's an Authorized biography, then it is:) We are so glad you enjoyed my Cousin's book. Thank-you for your kind post. And though,I don't know above details for sure, I think they probably apply. Knowing Cousin as we did:)

P.S. Young writer's ought think of picking up some of Keith's books,if simply to be aware of keen and insightful writing styles:)
God Bless:)

Young Mel Gibson
This book covers in text and pictures the various movies Mel Gibson has done at the start of his movie career:Mad Max, Tim, Gallipoli, Road Warrior, The Year of Living Dangerously, The Bounty, The River, Mrs. Soffel and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.

It talks a little bit about Mr. Gibson's family and childhood.

I get the impression that the book's author, Keith McKay, did not speak to Mr. Gibson personally as there are no direct quotes in the book.The book does include quotes about Mr. Gibson from other people he has worked with as well as quotes from Mr. Gibson written in other people's articles.

This is a good picture book but not much info on Mr. Gibson's personal life.

If you are Mel Gibson fan, I would recommend this book.If you are looking for more details on Mr. Gibson, stay tune for the authorized biography which I am working on :-)

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facsinating 411 about a very private person
Since Mel Gibson is an extremely private person, I was wary about reading a bio because I know he hates the invasion.But this particular writer was not interested in trashing this supersar. Mr. Gibson has led such an amazing, ever-changing life that it is only natural that people be interested in his rise to stardom.The facts about his upbringing in such a large, devoutly Catholic household really impressed me and showed that for the entire Gibson clan, family really does come first...His battles with infidelity and alcoholism only make him seem more human and one can't help but admire the strength of his faith and marriage under such circumstances. ... Read more