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The complete encyclopedic book about the life of Academy Award nominee River Phoenix, from his parents beginning, his birth, member of a cult religion, to his TV acting, activism, veganism and movie career.
- Sales Rank: #400471 in Books
- Published on: 2004-10-19
- Binding: Paperback
- 456 pages
Review
"AN EXCITING BLEND OF DRAMA AND DOCUMENTARY, A MUST READ" --MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW- AUG.2005
"This book is great value to the memory of River and to those who want to know more about him" --Willian Richert, writer, film director
"This book is great value to the memory of River and to those who want to know more about him" --Willian Richert, writer, film director
From the Author
Six years in the making, this book is the product of many, many, personal
interviews, telephone calls, and e-mails with over fifty of River Phoenix's close
friends, fellow actors, directors, photographers, fellow cult members, drug
companions, lovers, and a few members of the Phoenix family. Their recollections
give us some profound insights into River's real life. I traveled thousands of miles to interview many people and to witness the
sounds and sights [and sites] that River Phoenix, himself, experienced.
I visited his birthplace in Metolius, Oregon, his homes and favorite haunts
in Gainesville and Micanopy, Florida, as well as film locations in Portland,
Oregon, and Nashville, Tennessee. In Montezuma, Costa Rica, I had an enjoyable
telephone conversation with his father. I visited San Francisco and Hollywood,
California, where I descended into the bowels of the Los Angeles city archives,
five stories below the street.
River has become more popular now than when he was a celluloid presence.
This complex person calls from beyond the grave to say, "There was more to me
than Hollywood."
�The book is built from research in: over four hundred newspaper and magazine articles; fifty-four
television shows, specials, documentaries, movies, and videos; twenty-two books; Internet sites�and the recordings of more than fifty songs from around the world.
I must also recognize the work of fellow authors who previously wrote about
River: Grace Catalano, Brian J. Robb, Penelope Dening, Penny Stempel, John
Barker, and John Glatt. Their writing has inspired me, and they were invaluable
references in the creation of this book.
The real names of people and places are used in this book. In most cases,
people I interviewed have approved what is written about them; a few asked
that their identities be changed, and I have complied with their requests. I have
also changed some names in order to protect innocent children. This in no way
affects the accuracy of the story of River Phoenix's complex and fascinating life.This book is not about the death of River Phoenix. It is a compilation of my
search for the truth: a chronology and a correction of the record. It is a celebration
of all the aspects of his human life.
Ethan Hawke who told me, "Write a good book!"
From the Back Cover
"Barry Lawrence said he wanted to
write every true thing he could
discover about River Phoenix. He
was persistent and thorough. His
devotion and research have been
extraordinary. This book will be of
great value to the memory of River,
and helpful to all those who want
to know more about him. And, I think
River would like it very much."
William Richert
"Barry has not only wanted to give
us 'the facts', but to involve us with
the human being to whom the facts
applied." Edward Correll, Jr., editor
"Barry, that's good. I like the
chapter [11]. I do agree with Udo--
what he says in the end [about the
question of River possibly being
gay]. The whole thing has an
amazing effect on popular culture."
Gus Van Sant
"There is a whole new generation
out there who need to know him."
Father Stephen Wood
"I think it is more important to talk
about River Phoenix than not to
talk about him." Edo Kier
"He had the world by the ass. No
telling what he could have
accomplished."
Captain Ray Riber
The internationally-broadcast A&E
Biography show on River Phoenix
was based, in part, on material
provided by the author of this book.
William Richert's foreword was
included in a 2003-released collection
of the greatest eulogies ever written.
"River challenged you in your
dream--write my story and tell the
truth. You have done justice to his
story. You have written a fabulous
book." Marge Wilson, Publisher
Most helpful customer reviews
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
"Search" has found what others have missed...
By Heather Taylor
A River Phoneix fan since my preteen years, I was sure I knew all there is to know about this talented actor. I purchased the book more to add it to my collection than anything else. Imagine my surprise to find that this is not only well written, but also features many interesting and little known factoids for even the most dedicated River Phoenix fans.
If you're looking for a book that focuses on nothing more than River's untimely death and all things bad and gruesome with the world, this book isn't for you. "Search" focuses on the LIFE of River Phoenix, from childhood to adulthood. It will become obvious to the reader that the author has unparalleled respect both for River himself and his memory. A very pleasant read for those of us who know there is more to River Phoenix than meets the eye.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Learning about how the river flows
By Julia H�bner
I think this is the best and most informative book about River I have ever read. The author shows a great interest in River, he wrote this well-researched book over some years.
And the spiritual aspect about River's life doesn't come too short too which I found especially interesting.
By reading this book I gained a better picture about who River was, what his character was like, how he communicated and how lovely he was.
I have actually no words about how much this book helped me understand him. This is a fantastic book and it brought River closer to me, it will keep his memory alive over the years and that's very important. That way things about him will always be documented and the whole world will be able to find out who River was. "You can learn a lot from a river." - Hermann Hesse
This book shows me the way of a river until he flowed into the ocean and fulfilled his fate, the dissolving. But we can follow him along the way and still be with him. And when it rains, heaven cries us a River. I love this book.
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
Best book about River Phoenix
By Seniora
When River Phoenix died of a drug overdose, the world did not only lose a great actor but a person who in retrospect disappeared behind his roles and image. Little remained of the teenager who spoke openly against drugs, promoted vegetarian food and a peaceful existence between man, animals and all cultures on this planet. Fans and non-fans alike felt betrayed as it slowly turned out that Phoenix had died of a drug overdose and that he had apparently been taking drugs for at least the last 3-4 years of his life.
Phoenix started his career at an early age and died very young, at just 23 years of age. Every person changes a lot between early childhood and early adulthood but Phoenix was not allowed to change, at least not publicly. But of course he changed as we all do and when his change came into the eye of the public so harshly and suddenly, he got jumped on and crushed.
The 3 or 4 available biographies about the actor dwell on his downfall. Barry C. Lawrence at least tries to give a comprehensive view about the life of River Phoenix and to remain as objective as possible. But still as with every biography about a famous dead person the person comes alive through the vision or the memories of others and we probably all know how distorted that view gets over the years, so what kind of a person River Phoenix was, he took that with him in his grave or simply put, he was as complex and multi-layered and confused and excited and happy and sad as we all are through our lives and in his death he becomes even more than during his lifetime a projection of the various emotions of all of us.
No book about the actor can give you the truth. Not even when Joaquin Phoenix would break his silence and talk about his brother would you get the truth. Only the truth according to the memory of Joaquin Phoenix, so I do not like that promotional tool, the truth about River Phoenix. There is no truth only interpretation. But Barry C. Lawrence interpretation is a good and comprehensive one and the interpretation of someone who tried to understand a life that was so far away from anything resembling normalcy.
It is apart from that a good read. It is fluently written and takes you along the journey of River's short life through his various movies, charity work and his musical accomplishments. But although Lawrence tries to enhance all the positive aspects of Phoenix life and how much he positively influenced others, nothing can lighten up the fact, that a promising human being threw away his life. I write life not career. Phoenix threw away the beauty of sorting himself and his life out and to simply turn older and wiser. And still after all these years I can't help thinking what a shame!
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