Be More Keanu

What a delightful book about a glorious human who bucks the trend of the ego-driven, cashed-up Hollywood mega-star. Keanu Reeves is most certainly a modern-day (little) Buddha, with his sensitivity, his spirituality, his connectedness, and his overall decency. King's book offers snapshots into Keanu's life and career and draws from the very little we know about Keanu just how to be a bit more like him in an effort to foster calm and, of course, excellence in our lives. I enjoyed this journey through Keanu-land, and I'm inspired to go back and watch (and rewatch) a bunch of his films -- and maybe even chuck on those old Dogstar bootlegs. An easily hand-sell-able gift item for film fans, self-help readers, and aficionados of all things Keanu. Thanks for the opportunity to read and be excellent to each other!

Witty and well written kinda self-help guide for all. Illustrated even. :)

Be guru, gentleman, fighter, friend, rockstar, comedian, lover and pioneer. Essentially everything, #bemorekeanu, go with the flow, mindfully and in zen.
Flow is the ultimate example of turning your learning into action, mistakes into freedom, and moving forward.

I've really enjoyed the reading.

During these uncertain times maybe we should all be more chilled and thoughtful like Keanu. “Be excellent to each other” has never been so pertinent.

King has created a guide of witty evaluations on several themes that not only make you smile but give you a positive outlook of life. It’s a fun read with interesting facts and observations that make you glad we have Keanu Reeves in the world spreading his zen-like wisdom and style out into the ether. To quote the great man from an interview on Wittertainment “It’s quantum baby!”

Be More Keanu is the most fun, self-help type book I've ever read. Linking everyday things and methods to Keanu Reeves with the underlying message to #BeMoreKeanu. I didn't know what to expect really going in to this book, but I did indeed really enjoy the book and will forevermore be asking myself, What Would Keanu Do?

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advance readers copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you James King for writing my new bible. These are words to live by.

Ahhh, Keanu - The internet’s boyfriend, a man who worked with female directors long before it was woke and who gifted each of his stunt doubles a brand new Harley. I love this man. This book is more than a homage, it’s a reminder! It’s full of advice to help you become more like this wonderfully sweet and successful guru/actor. And my goodness the world needs more Keanus right now.

I couldn’t put it down. And the book is beautifully segregated into short sections so you can revisit it as often as you need to! The wisdom is honestly so frequent and delightful that it’s difficult to choose just one favourite quote. But I’ve gone for:

‘Sometimes music should be more about catharsis than perfection, enjoying it simply as an emotional release. After all, confidence isn’t ‘They’ll like me’. Confidence is ‘I’ll be fine if they don’t’. Be brave enough to suck.’

One of my more useful reads of 2020. Be More Keanu is out on the 6th of August ☺️

A delightful and fun self-help book that made me laugh and think. We need to be more Keanu and in this times it's something we really need.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

The clue is in the name with this one. If you don't like Keanu Reeves, turn away now. Actually, no, wait. Because if you don't like Keanu Reeves, there's obviously something fundamentally wrong with you as a person. Don't believe me? Angry? Then you need to read this book.

Throughout his career, Keanu Reeves has shown in his films, interviews and also in his rather secretive personal life, that he is a truly thoughtful, generous and spiritual person. Not to mention handsome, kind, adventurous, handsome, funny, and oh yeah, handsome. But if you can stop thinking about his dashing good looks for just a second, this book brings to light how incredibly insightful he can be, and how his words and actions can melt the heart of anyone. He is, in fact, a real life guru. Not to mention those haunted eyes and chiselled jaw line.

This book made me smile on every single page. It made me happy and it made me think. It's insightful, playful and like having a little slice of mindfulness in your pocket to remind you of what's important in life. Don't like Keanu Reeves? Read it anyway.

#Be More Keanu

What a fantastic read! I was blown away with this book. If you need help and advice, ask yourself what would Keanu do?

Everybody needs this book to live life by. A great guide to positivity in a totally relateable way. It's funny, quirky and just brilliant!! Lots of nods to Keanu's films and a great way to look at your life!

Highly recommended

Be More Keanu by James King. #BeMoreKeanu #NetGalley

Just loved 'Be More Keanu'!
The author, inspired by the life of Keanu Reeves, has succeeded in creating a clever mix between his filmography and his personality, and has written a true guide to "better living" on the atypical model that is Keanu Reeves.
It is obvious that film critic James King has followed Keanu's career for a very long time, and his sincere appreciation for the actor but also the endearing man is felt on every page.
The result is an elegant book, pleasant to read, full of film references and totally positive towards Keanu.
A useful book for the life advice he got from observing Keanu's, and seeing that, if there is a role model to follow to improve our own life, Keanu may be the best role model that we have in this disrupted and destabilizing 21st century, even if Keanu himself is probably not aware of being this modern "Guru on a surfboard".
If you know about Keanu's career, you're going to enjoy taking this spiritual journey in the company of Keanu's films.
If you don't know Keanu's filmography, this book will certainly make you want to spend hours in front of your screen devouring his films.
A guide to read and reread each time we wander in our own life.
Thanks to James King for writing this very original ode to Keanu Reeves.