Book Review 2

    As Brian Cox moves on from his early life to his early career, the scars of a tumultuous childhood continue to affect his perspective on life. After his father died in a car accident when Cox was eight, he was left without a monumental figure in his life. His mother’s mental illness prevented her from filling the void that his father left. Thus, uncertainty was a certainty through Cox’s young life. The lack of strong parenting allowed Cox to bend the rules and creatively approach problems. As he got started finding minor roles in the industry, the comfortability with uncertainty kept Cox level-headed and persistent. Part of the reason for his success can be attributed to his self-sufficiency and will to persevere through tough times. 

    Throughout the 1980’s, Cox took on many supporting roles in film. In big budget cinema, Cox found his niche as the supporting man. Here, he was comfortable playing in the background. I look forward to seeing how this changes as the book continues. I remember him from some of his supporting roles, like in the Bourne series, but my most recent memories of the actor are of him as the lead on HBO’s Succession. This reversal from supporting cast to main man will be intriguing and telling. I can’t wait to see what happens next.