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The Lowdown
Stallone’s real-life underdog story has always been part of the Rocky legend. Reviewers say the book is great fun but leans into the myth, which is pretty much what fans would expect from him.
Key Takeaways
- The Steps: A Memoir was published September 29 (Los Angeles Times).
- The book focuses on Stallone’s early poverty, his repeated rejections and the gamble behind Rocky (Los Angeles Times).
- The Guardian’s review called it the inside story of Rocky (The Guardian).
The Story
Sylvester Stallone’s memoir, The Steps, was published on September 29. The Los Angeles Times reviewed it as a detailed account of the road to Rocky (Los Angeles Times).
The book covers Stallone’s childhood poverty, years of rejection in the business and the gamble he took on the Rocky screenplay (Los Angeles Times).
Reviews have been mixed. Critics praised its energy and storytelling but flagged a self-help tone and stories that may be more legend than fact (The Guardian).
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More Context
- Los Angeles Times — ‘The Steps: A Memoir’ review: Sly Stallone details the road to ‘Rocky’ ↗
- The Guardian — The Steps by Sylvester Stallone review – the inside story of Rocky ↗