For the first half, I was ready to give this 5 stars, but it bogged down when he started delving into his experience learning to direct, although there are those who may find it more interesting than I did, so keep that in mind. I was surprised by how many TV shows he appeared in as a kid (Leave It to Beaver, Bonanza), and by the number of famous actors he worked with in various movies. Of course, his big break came when he starred in Animal House. From there, his career went through various levels of success, culminating in a West Wing role and then the Virgin River series. Even though he had a somewhat wild young adulthood (with various side eyes from me for his alley cat morals), he eventually settled down and had a family. Tim appears to be a genial guy who writes candidly about his experiences and peccadillos, but never wanders into dishing dirt on fellow colleagues (dang!), with the worst criticism being for Rob Lowe, who “stole” his nanny.

All in all, I enjoyed this and would recommend it for those who want to know more about his life and experiences, especially in the entertainment world. For similar reading experiences about those in the world of acting, try Henry Winkler’s engaging memoir Being Henry, Pamela Anderson’s Love Pamela, and Matthew McConaughey’s Greenlights.