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In the Heights: Finding Home

In the Heights: Finding Home

byLin-Manuel Miranda
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Russell J. Sanders
5.0 out of 5 starsMagnificent!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021
I have long been a fan of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes’s In the Heights. While I acknowledge the genius of Miranda’s Hamilton, I like In the Heights so much better. And thus, I eagerly awaited the release of the film version of the show, delayed a year because of the pandemic. This book, timed to release with the movie, In the Heights: Finding Home, by Miranda, Hudes, and Jeremy McCarter, is a treasure. It chronicles the creation of the show and then goes on to detail the filming of the movie. Any way you read it, it is remarkable, but I detail my method: First, since the book is filled with all the lyrics of the show’s songs, I read the lyrics as I listened to the Broadway cast recording. Then I went back and read Lin’s side notes on the lyrics, bits of information that enlighten and entertain. In the notes, we see what he was thinking when he wrote the lyrics, how he felt at the time, his observations of performers who have sung them, how the lyrics were used in the film, and friendships that were formed over those very words. Next, I read the actual text of the book, and along with that, the recuerdos, memories from creators and cast members. The text is rich and organized song by song, tied to the message of each song. We go on the magnificent journey of a young nineteen-year old Puerto Rican immigrant, steeped in traditional musical theater and contemporary hip-hop, as he begins a creation that blossoms from a single idea to a world-wide hit. The “intermission” of the book tells of the Tony Awards night when the show was validated by the Broadway community. And then the “second act” is the fight from selling the show to filmmakers, to the casting, and on to the creation of the movie. The book was to end with a description of a joyful premiere, but Covid-19 got in the way. And thus, the book poignantly ends with how those involved—and all of us—have dealt with a pandemic that shut the world down and, indeed, devastated so many lives. The new song Lin wrote for the ending credit of the film called Home All Summer is a fitting end to the book and a fitting soundtrack to our lives. Anyone who loves this show, loves Broadway, or sees the film will revel in this book!
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Rachel Santana
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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2022
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Russell J. Sanders
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021
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I have long been a fan of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes’s In the Heights. While I acknowledge the genius of Miranda’s Hamilton, I like In the Heights so much better. And thus, I eagerly awaited the release of the film version of the show, delayed a year because of the pandemic. This book, timed to release with the movie, In the Heights: Finding Home, by Miranda, Hudes, and Jeremy McCarter, is a treasure. It chronicles the creation of the show and then goes on to detail the filming of the movie. Any way you read it, it is remarkable, but I detail my method: First, since the book is filled with all the lyrics of the show’s songs, I read the lyrics as I listened to the Broadway cast recording. Then I went back and read Lin’s side notes on the lyrics, bits of information that enlighten and entertain. In the notes, we see what he was thinking when he wrote the lyrics, how he felt at the time, his observations of performers who have sung them, how the lyrics were used in the film, and friendships that were formed over those very words. Next, I read the actual text of the book, and along with that, the recuerdos, memories from creators and cast members. The text is rich and organized song by song, tied to the message of each song. We go on the magnificent journey of a young nineteen-year old Puerto Rican immigrant, steeped in traditional musical theater and contemporary hip-hop, as he begins a creation that blossoms from a single idea to a world-wide hit. The “intermission” of the book tells of the Tony Awards night when the show was validated by the Broadway community. And then the “second act” is the fight from selling the show to filmmakers, to the casting, and on to the creation of the movie. The book was to end with a description of a joyful premiere, but Covid-19 got in the way. And thus, the book poignantly ends with how those involved—and all of us—have dealt with a pandemic that shut the world down and, indeed, devastated so many lives. The new song Lin wrote for the ending credit of the film called Home All Summer is a fitting end to the book and a fitting soundtrack to our lives. Anyone who loves this show, loves Broadway, or sees the film will revel in this book!
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mike noland
5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect book for Broadway Musical lovers!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2021
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This book exceeded my expectations. For Heights fans, this is essential reading. It’s the journey from Lin Manuel’s original idea in college to a full fledged Broadway musical and eventually film. It’s full of pictures, stories and inside information. A must have for anyone who loves Theatre!
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mike noland
5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect book for Broadway Musical lovers!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2021
This book exceeded my expectations. For Heights fans, this is essential reading. It’s the journey from Lin Manuel’s original idea in college to a full fledged Broadway musical and eventually film. It’s full of pictures, stories and inside information. A must have for anyone who loves Theatre!
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M. Baptiste
5.0 out of 5 stars The book is as moving as the most moving film I have ever seen, In the Heights!
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2021
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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegria Hudes and Jeremy McCarter have produced a book about the development of the play, getting the play to Broadway and the making the film that is every bit as powerfully moving as the film itself. Just like the last 45 minutes of the film, I found myself weeping mostly tears of joy as I read the wonderful stories about the communities created by the various stages of this magnificent project. If you have not yet seen the film, run don’t walk, and after you have seen the film I encourage you to read this book.
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Chelsea
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the book
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2022
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It’s rare that a book makes me want to cry but this one succeed. It’s truly an incredible story about the creation of an revolutionary musical and fantastic movie.
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Edward Kerr
5.0 out of 5 stars A Genius at work
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2021
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The story of a love affair with a New York neighborhood and it’s people. Written by and developed by a National treasure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Finding Home
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2021
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I enjoyed reading Hamilton: Revolution, and this book is similar in that it discusses the Broadway musical; however, In the Heights: Finding Home also covers the development of the movie treatment. I recommend this reference book to Lin-Manuel Miranda fans.
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Rachel Santana
2.0 out of 5 stars Broken
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2022
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Came w corner broken.
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Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the book
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021
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Loved the stage production and movie. This book brings together both. LOVE IT
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5.0 out of 5 stars It’s Lin’s home
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2021
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Because I saw the show in NYC with Lin plus the PBS special I enjoyed the comments from both the Broadway and movie actors and the changes that were made for the movie. This show was truly written and cast (both Broadway & Hollywood) from Lin’s roots.
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C. Rohr
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read if you wanted to know how this movie came to fruition!
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2022
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Highly recommend! I love reading how it all started!
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