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Books recommended by John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo, a renowned actor and comedian, rose to fame with his Off-Broadway debut in Spamalot. Official website: www.johnleguizamo.com His recommended books showcase his eclectic tastes, often blending history, politics, and social justice, as seen in works like A People’s History of the United States, which reimagines American history from the perspective of marginalized groups. Leguizamo’s recommended reading style is characterized by a commitment to critical thinking, cultural critique, and personal narrative, often reflecting his own experiences as a Latinx American-American.

  1. A People's History of the United States: (by Howard Zinn). Recommended by Alex Honnold , Lisa Ling , Howard Stern , John Leguizamo
  2. 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus (by Charles C. Mann). Recommended by John Leguizamo
  3. Sanford Meisner on Acting: (by Sanford Meisner). Recommended by John Leguizamo
  4. Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent (by Eduardo Galeano). Recommended by John Leguizamo
  5. 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created (by Charles C. Mann). Recommended by John Leguizamo
  6. Respect for Acting: (by Uta Hagen). Recommended by John Leguizamo
  7. A Dream of Passion: The Development of the Method (by Lee Strasberg). Recommended by John Leguizamo
  8. Stella Adler: The Art of Acting (by Howard Kissel). Recommended by John Leguizamo
  9. An Actor Prepares: (by Constantin Stanislavski). Recommended by John Leguizamo
  10. No Acting Please: A Revolutionary Approach to Acting and Living (by Eric Morris). Recommended by John Leguizamo