A Life In Parts Essay

I read the book “A Life In Parts”, by Bryan Cranston. Bryan Cranston, a famous author, recently published his autobiography “A Life In Parts”, where he talks about growing up and how he got into acting as well as all the important events throughout his life. In the book I found quite a few cultural differences to my culture. My culture German. I spent a few years there and those years very much shaped, who I am today. This book showed similarities and unlikeness between the american and german culture. “She handmade our halloween costumes every year” (7). This quote showed difference. In america halloween is one of the biggest holidays. It is a large event throughout the entire of america. Millions of kids dress up, and go from door to door to pick up candy and enjoy the spooky atmosphere. Bryan Cranston also talks in his book about the festivity and how it was for him. My country does it a little bit different though. Not many people do it and kids grow out of it very early. Most kids will stop trick or treating at the age of 8-9. They also don’t put as much effort into costumes as the americans do. Some will simply wear their normal clothes

Cranston talks about how he built his acting career and how he was focused on it and was very motivated to become a star. Building an acting career isn’t as easy in Germany. In america there is hollywood. An industry made from movies and actors. There many acting schools and classes you can take in throughout school, whether it being High School or college. It is taken very seriously here in america. The content that the americans produce entertainment wise is much better than what germans have to offer. Germany does not have the opportunities america has and they also don’t have the same movie industry that the U.S. does. In germany it is not easy to become a successful actor. Thats why there aren’t as many european actors as american actors in the