Being Henry by Henry Winkler
The instant New York Times bestseller. Winner of 'Humour' – Goodreads Choice Awards, Best Books of 2023. Henry Winkler, launched into prominence by his role as 'The Fonz' in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and widely-regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood (though he would be the first to tell you that it’s simply not the case, he’s really just grateful to be here), Henry shares in this achingly vulnerable memoir the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you. Since the glorious era of Happy Days fame, Henry has endeared himself to a new generation with roles in such adored shows as Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, and Barry, where he’s revealed himself as an actor with immense depth and pathos, a departure from the period of his life when he was so distinctly typecast as 'The Fonz', he could hardly find work. Filled with profound heart, charm, and self-deprecating humor, Being Henry is a memoir about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. It is a meaningful testament to the power of sharing truth and kindness and of finding fulfillment within yourself. 'Smart and entertaining' – New York Times
Smart and entertaining -- New York Times
You want to brew him some tea, pat his armHis tender memoir isn’t explicitly dishy. It’s an excavation of his challenges, pain and neuroses -- The Washington Post
Sharing memorable and funny behind-the-scenes moments, Being Henry entertains as an introspective, self-deprecating, and quite moving memoir from a versatile actor . . . The many, many fans Winkler has gathered over his 50 years in Hollywood won't be disappointed by this charming memoir -- Booklist
This charming autobiography of personal struggles during times of career success and challenge deserves a big thumbs-up -- Kirkus
[An] inspirational story of one of Hollywood’s most beloved figures who became an unlikely TV screen icon and later a champion for those with dyslexia -- Associated Press
You want to brew him some tea, pat his armHis tender memoir isn’t explicitly dishy. It’s an excavation of his challenges, pain and neuroses -- The Washington Post
Sharing memorable and funny behind-the-scenes moments, Being Henry entertains as an introspective, self-deprecating, and quite moving memoir from a versatile actor . . . The many, many fans Winkler has gathered over his 50 years in Hollywood won't be disappointed by this charming memoir -- Booklist
This charming autobiography of personal struggles during times of career success and challenge deserves a big thumbs-up -- Kirkus
[An] inspirational story of one of Hollywood’s most beloved figures who became an unlikely TV screen icon and later a champion for those with dyslexia -- Associated Press
Henry Winkler is an American actor, comedian, author, executive producer and director. He rose to fame playing Arthur Fonzarelli on the long-running hit television series Happy Days, and won over a new generation with roles like Barry Zuckerkorn in Arrested Development, Uncle Joe in The French Dispatch, Dr Saperstein in Parks and Recreation and Gene Cousineau in Barry. He has won a Primetime Emmy, two Daytime Emmys, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Critics Choice Award. In 2011, he was awarded an OBE for his work around dyslexia. Being Henry is his first autobiography.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781035026654 |
| ISBN 10 | 1035026651 |
| Title | Being Henry |
| Author | Henry Winkler |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2023-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
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