I always imagined Henry Winkler to be a kind and humble man. After reading this autobiography, I am sure that's exactly what he is. Life experiences, history of his home life as a young child, his marriage and children. Sweetly written, and told with humor and humility. Enjoyed it very much.

What a joy to read a book in Henry Winkler’sown, distinct voice. But a lot of this book made me sad. He never seemed like he was happy, even up until now. Even with all his fame, he wasn’t happy being type-cast, he was ever striving for more, but not in a productive way. He spent so much time comparing himself to others. When he got Fonzie, he compared himself to his theater actors who he trained with. When he was no longer Fonzie, he compared himself to other bigger actors in his field. It actually answered some of my questions about how non A-lister actor feel about A-lister actors. But the saddest part is that so much of this he blames on his parents. Maybe it is their fault, but he’s in his 70s (?) now and still blaming them for his issues. He doesn’t sound like he has forgiven them at all. And that is sad. Especially for a guy that comes across so happy on the outside. M favorite part was how he supported his fellow actors on Happy Days. He refused to let the studio pit him against Ron Howard. They truly loved each other. And I think that’s probably pretty rare in the field. Overall, good book—not great—though I could have done with less about his dogs!

I really enjoyed this book! I enjoyed reading about Winkler’s life and I learned a lot about him that I did not know. I did feel like it would go off track and lose focus at times though but overall, good book!

This book is a great opportunity to get to know the warm, wonderful person that is Henry Winkler. I grew up watching him on Happy Days, but there's so much more to the man behind the role. It was great to read about how he became famous, and how he struggled both in his personal life as well as working as an actor. The chapters written by his wife were a nice touch. This book is a hilarious and cozy read.

I was originally given a EBook copy of this book from #NetGalley but after about 10 chapters I heard the audiobook was done by Henry Winkler himself, so I downloaded it to hear him tell his story. So heartwarming and I love it.

There are so many tiny stories from his life that brought endearment to him. I remember watching Happy Days with my family so many years ago and this book brought back a bunch of those memories. I loved the collection of stories and they way he told them. I recommend this to any Henry Winkler fan and anyone who just wants to hear a great story told.

Memoirs have a way of drawing me in when the author is the reader and this one did just that.

So wonderful to feel close to the real Henry Winkler. We had the great opportunity to meet him and speak with him, and he really is that warm and wonderful in real life. This book reflects him, and it feels like the most engaging dinner party where he regales us with his stories, not shy at all, kindly funny. He really takes you back to his TV show days. I highly recommend this one, especially if you're in a time when you're not feeling your best, and people are more disappointing than you'd like. Henry is there.

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book for an honest review. I really really enjoyed this celebrity memoir. I thoroughly took my time and enjoyed every word. This book picked up right where I left off and it was such a fun read. I loved that his wife also contributed to this book. I didn't want this book to end! Bravo!!

Most of us know who Henry Winkler is, we know how beloved he is, his reputation for being one of the nicest guys in Hollywood.
I loved one line where Winkler talked about being - famous and charming, and famously charming.

This was such a fun read showing Winkler's rise to fame, his personal struggles as well as struggles within the industry. I loved the sprinkled in chapters written by Winkler's long time wife Stacey, I thought it was such a cute and intimate look into his personal life.
I did chuckle quite a few times, he told a story about losing his car while auditioning for Barry. It was such a small little tidbit of a story, not even a full story, more like a footnote on a story, but the vision of it made me laugh. This book just felt effortlessly funny.

Definitely recommend this one for any Winkler fan, or fan or celebrity memoires in general.

A warm and wonderful memoir from the Fonz! Whether you were a first-generation Happy Days viewer or came to enjoy the series through reruns, you know how Fonzie added that sparkling mix of rebel and true friend. Henry Winkler writes his story openly, honestly, and charmingly. I especially liked learning how he auditioned for Happy Days and his surprise at getting the part.

I loved this book! I didn't know a lot about Henry before reading this book so I kinda went in blind which I kind of enjoyed. I loved reading about Henrys life and all the different life stories he had including his many run-ins with different celebrities. It was very interesting to read about his personal challenges and how he changed his mindset surrounding them.
I appreciated he kept the storyline in chronological order so it was very easy to read and I throughly enjoyed his wife perspective on many different parts of the book

There is tremendous pathos in this charming memoir of Henry Winkler's life. There were so many obstacles he had to overcome. From his parent"s treatment of him to his dyslexia and job searches..

Absolute marvelous book and a great read for anyone!

Like many of us, having grown up watching Happy Days and "the Fonz" - I feel a special affinity to Henry Winkler. Over the years, watching him in other roles such as in Parks and Recreation and Adam Sandler films, I am glad to see him still acting (note - I have not watched "Dexter."). Henry writes poignantly about his difficult upbringing -- his parents were German Jews who escaped the Nazi's. He was punished a lot for not being able to do his homework or focus. Later in life he was diagnosed with Dyslexia and he has been an incredible advocate for others. He writes with incredible humility, self-awareness and humor. You can't help rooting for this guy! Some of the great moments in the book include the reaction by the Yale School of Drama Dean (Henry is an alum!) upon seeing his success on TV basically said something to the effect that not only does he not applaud Henry for this, I am not sure he is doing the right thing." Funny how many other Yale Drama school students and alums reached out to Henry for work and personal connections. His tumultuous relationship with his parents has affected him his whole life - there was not unconditional love or understanding. He did not want to go to his father's funeral but his wife convinced him. He gave an eulogy at his mother's funeral, and his sister afterwards told him that this was not the mother I knew. His response was to say that she had a different experience than him and this was the mother he knew. Therapy has helped him work through layers of protective covering (he describes it as concrete) and has enabled him to listen more and be a better husband and father. There are sections in the book written by his wife, Stacey, which was a great addition -- we were able to get her perspective as well. I highly recommend this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Celadon Books for an ARC and I voluntarily left this review.

You can just watch Henry Winkler act and tell he's a warm, charming person. Even when he's playing a ridiculous character, there's something that shines through letting us in on the joke.

From the remarkable story of his parents fleeing the Nazis to Henry's recent breakthroughs in therapy and all the show business struggles in between, it's all interesting. And better yet, it's told in a funny, engaging way.

I love me some Henry Winkler, but I was especially interested in reading this after reading Ron and Cliff Howard's book, The Boys. I had no idea until then how crazy Fonzimania got in the 70s, nor did I know that despite Henry accidentally stealing the spotlight from Ron, they remain close friends to this day. Being Henry did not disappoint: I got his viewpoint on all the Happy Days drama.

A good choice for fans of autobiographies and Hollywood tales.

Thank you to NetGalley for my review copy.

I have very fond memories of watching Happy Days as a child so was delighted to read this autobiography about an actor I knew very little about. I learned much about Henry's post-Happy Days life and am thrilled that he continues to find success in Hollywood. I will definitely check out some of his later projects. My favourite parts were the stories from the set and other anecdotes about actors I am familiar with. I was also pleased to learn about the advocacy that he and his wife are involved in and about all the children's books Henry has co-authored. This teacher approves!

There were sections of the story that I connected little to because I am not an actor and not interested in the craft thus this book is better suited for those starting out in the business.

What surprised me the most, and what I found most difficult to read about, was Henry's mental health issues and how they plagued him his entire life. The relationship he had with his parents was super hard to digest and I could relate somewhat to it.

Thank you NetGalley for this complimentary copy.

I was always a fan of Mr Winkler and this autobiography just reinforced my opinion. He's experienced the ups and downs of show business but still manages to retain his liability and kindness. He names names but only in a good way.

I remember Henry Winkler as Fonzie. I remember Henry as a competent actor trying to grow beyond Fonzie, with mixed success. I've recently learned more about Henry as he's discussed his dyslexia and promoted his books and was finally recognized for his acting chops in Barry. Now with this book, I feel like I not only know about Henry. But I kind of know him in a more personal way.

This autobiography comes across as very personal. Henry might leave a few things out. Probably because he's so nice and doesn't want to hurt any feelings. But he still lets us get very close and see some of his pain and struggles over the years. We also see his great support network of colleagues and family (other than his parents). And we see him grow and succeed and find the joy in life. His story is worth reading.

I knocked off a star for a bit of repetitiveness and a tendency to keep things a bit briefer than I wanted. Henry has hobnobbed with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. I don't expect him to get down and dirty about them. But I would have liked him to expand on more of those stories.

I don’t know Henry Winkler from the Fonz, but I do from his later appearances in Barry, Parks & Rec, and more. As someone who didn’t know much about his life, I enjoyed this story. He seems like such a kind, thoughtful person.

I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own opinions.

You know an autobiography is good when you can hear the subject's voice as you read it.

I greatly enjoyed reading Henry's story and reading his what his thoughts or actions may of been a hindsight.
His humility and his want of self-improvement are what really caught my attention. For some reason, the most shocking thing was that he smoked weed in the 70s. For reasons unknown, this struck me as off. Nothing against it at all. It justnseemed out of character for man I don't actually know know to do.

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“From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole.”

I quite enjoyed this memoir. I found Winkler thoroughly likeable, if not entirely believable. While I have no doubt his Sunshine Personality let him reframe everything positively, I’m guessing not everyone in Hollywood was as delightful as he recalls.

My favourite part was his frank discussions about his learning challenges. As a librarian, I was surprised I’d never heard about his book series. I immediately suggested them to our Children’s Librarian.

Thanks to NetGalley, Celadon, and Macmillan Audio for this charming ARC.

This was a really interesting read about Henry Winkler and his career in Hollywood. I loved his honesty about dyslexia and how he struggled daily. The way he obtained playing the Fonz was so interesting to read about. He was raw and real about his relationship with the other characters on the show. His life with Stacey was filled with up and downs. I love and enjoy reading about my favorite childhood actors.