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A review by lit_vibrations
Growing Up Urkel by Jaleel White
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
Special thanks to the author and @simonbooks #SimonBooksBuddy for my gifted copy‼️
This was the only book I read for non-fiction November and I had really high hopes for it. Not to mention I loved watching Family Matters growing up so I just knew this was gonna be a top tier read for me. I even bought the audio although I had a copy because I was that excited.
Now Growing Up Urkel wasn’t boring but it wasn’t what I was expecting either. I know many say they don’t rate or judge memoirs but let’s be real if the memoir is MEH it’s just that. Nothing Jaleel mentioned in his memoir was unexpected to me. From his childhood experiences, the way he was raised by his parents, being the only child, his experiences with dating, and of course his role on Family Matters. None of it was surprising lol I know that sounds crazy be it all seemed so Jaleel 😂.
One thing I did find interesting was how the show ended up incorporating his character as Stefan. I used to be head over hills for him and Laura really played with Steve until she saw he was a snack without them glasses.
Overall, this was an okay memoir definitely learned a lot about his personal life but mostly his experience in Hollywood and being in the industry. It’s crazy how his role as Steve Urkel overpowered his career and potential for better lead roles after that. I feel like he played his part so well that nobody could see past that and sometimes that can be a good and bad thing.
Rating: 3.5/5⭐️
This was the only book I read for non-fiction November and I had really high hopes for it. Not to mention I loved watching Family Matters growing up so I just knew this was gonna be a top tier read for me. I even bought the audio although I had a copy because I was that excited.
Now Growing Up Urkel wasn’t boring but it wasn’t what I was expecting either. I know many say they don’t rate or judge memoirs but let’s be real if the memoir is MEH it’s just that. Nothing Jaleel mentioned in his memoir was unexpected to me. From his childhood experiences, the way he was raised by his parents, being the only child, his experiences with dating, and of course his role on Family Matters. None of it was surprising lol I know that sounds crazy be it all seemed so Jaleel 😂.
One thing I did find interesting was how the show ended up incorporating his character as Stefan. I used to be head over hills for him and Laura really played with Steve until she saw he was a snack without them glasses.
Overall, this was an okay memoir definitely learned a lot about his personal life but mostly his experience in Hollywood and being in the industry. It’s crazy how his role as Steve Urkel overpowered his career and potential for better lead roles after that. I feel like he played his part so well that nobody could see past that and sometimes that can be a good and bad thing.
Rating: 3.5/5⭐️