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Being Henry
Being Henry: The Fonz ... and Beyond | Henry Winkler
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From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer and director Henry Winkler, Being Henry is a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole.
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Tkgbjenn1
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An entertaining biography from the man who was the Fonz. Autographed copy.

dabbe #heyyyyyyyyy LOVE the Fonz! 🖤🧡🖤 5d
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Graciouswarriorprincess
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I love that @the.storygraph gives me another way to track my monthly reading stats. This just warms my education and library heart!💖

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Graciouswarriorprincess
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This was a great audiobook. Henry was the reader along with his wife, Stacey. It is incredible all the things that Henry Winkler has done in his life along with being inspiring.

Thanks to @macmillan.audio for this #gifted audiobook.

Book 195 of the year.

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Amiable
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I alternated between the hardcover and the audiobook for this —because although I don‘t normally like audiobooks, who doesn‘t want to hear Henry Winkler tell his own story? This is a soft pick for me, however. I enjoyed the first few chapters where he talks about his difficult childhood and demanding parents and school challenges, but the later chapters seemed to devolve into rambling musings. At least it was short.

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OriginalCyn620
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I watched Happy Days as a little girl and had a crush on the Fonz, and I‘ve enjoyed some of Henry‘s other work as well. This is a joy to read and he is such a great storyteller! I devoured this is one sitting - Henry kept me interested with stories about the highs and lows of his career, his struggles with dyslexia, and his home life growing up. Definitely recommend if you‘re a fan!

#bookspinbingo - free space

intothehallofbooks I love following him on social media and seeing him in interviews. He seems like such a nice, happy guy. I bet that came thru in his book. 5mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 5mo
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Gissy I‘m trying to complete my #ISpyBingo for June but I don‘t receive the bingo in advanced. I noticed that you used this book for one space but I don‘t know which is that word. Do you remember the word? 3mo
OriginalCyn620 @gissy Yes, it was hair! 3mo
Gissy @OriginalCyn620 Thank you!🤗I thought in that one because I what it seemed the letters h and possible r at the end😂 3mo
OriginalCyn620 @Gissy You‘re welcome! 3mo
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mcctrish
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We are having beautiful weather today. I got off to a rocky start with this book, HW complains a lot - about his parents, his struggles, his life but he is always kind to those around him. His battles with dyslexia, I think he‘s 34 when he realizes that is what his problem is and its genetic ( his daughter and step son have it too) is a turning point and so is getting a therapist ( much later than that). His wife narrates too ❤️ which is smart

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mcctrish
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Snow White bag #5 no dwarf today 😢 but Henry is talking about the show Barry ❤️ I love that show so much, it is just bonkers

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mcctrish
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Snow White bag #4, dinner is ready

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mcctrish @Mollyanna you should treat yourself ( the first set is the hardest to choose aka the gateway 😆) 7mo
Mollyanna I bet. I may take a look at what‘s out there. 🤣 7mo
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mcctrish
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Bag #3 of Snow White

TheBookHippie I‘m in love with this set! 7mo
mcctrish @TheBookHippie it‘s bringing me so much joy! Snow White is my princess ❤️❤️ 7mo
ncsufoxes I love this set 7mo
mcctrish @ncsufoxes it‘s making me so happy 7mo
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Bag #2 of Snow White and started Being Henry. It‘s kind of a clash following The Postcard. Henry‘s parents are German Jews who escaped Berlin before the war really kicked off, his father misled his mom that they were just going on a work trip ( worked in the lumber trade) and then stayed in New York. Their entire family left behind perished. He is almost disparaging about the faux family they create to replace the lost one.

TheBookHippie I love Snow White. Henry doing the Hava Nagilla gives me life. ♥️ 7mo
mcctrish @TheBookHippie right now I‘m not sure how I am feeling about HW ( and a friend warned me) he dislikes his parents so much, his tone is very accusatory about so many things compared to how I feel he is so beloved by me and everyone I know. It‘s early days, not everyone likes their parents and having a learning disability ( dyslexia) back in the day was brutally misunderstood 7mo
TheBookHippie @mcctrish I‘ve heard that too . I get the not liking your parents. It is hard for ppl who like theirs. My dear friend, decade older than me, with dyslexia had a horrific childhood. She‘s 67. I‘ve almost picked this book up a few times. I‘ll be anxious to see what you think in the end. 7mo
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nonbinaryandbitter
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While the structure was odd, a bit drop in and at times I felt disjointed, it really was a human story that was conveyed so beautifully. I really enjoyed reading it and finished it quickly.

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MemoirsForMe
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What a delightful book about such a sweet, caring and compassionate man! Henry speaks candidly about dealing with the highs and lows of his career, being a geeky TV fan like the rest of us, and turning his struggles with dyslexia into a book series to help kids with the same challenges. So cool that his wife Stacey chimed in by narrating the chapters about her. Love this heartwarming memoir as well as his children‘s books. 🙌🏻

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mandarchy
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I used up all 21 days to listen to Henry Winkler and I wish I could send a note along with the book when I return it. 6 people are waiting for a turn. It's such a good day to be warm in a chair with a hot beverage and the soft voice of such a cool dude. He has done so much for dyslexia.

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Scochrane26
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Took Littens‘ recommendations to listen to this memoir. Y‘all were right—this is a delightful book with Winkler like a friendly neighbor. I often watched Happy Days as a kid but I also love Winkler in Parks and Rec. Found the parts about his dyslexia really interesting.

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Read_By_Red
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I truly appreciated Winkler‘s honesty in this novel–about himself and others–and the ways in which he turns his tales of struggles into an inspirational story highlighting his perseverance. It shows how if you work towards a dream, any obstacle can be overcome if you want it, and while you might not always succeed in the way you originally intended, things happen for a reason and you can always learn and grow from your experiences.

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triplem80
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This was an enjoyable listen. No startling revelations (like many celebrity memoirs have), but Henry Winkler seems like a genuinely good guy, and I liked getting to know more of his story.

#52bookclub24 - Prompt 21: #writtenbyaghostwriter

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ncayea
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This was short for a memoir. But I learned a lot of things about this actor. That being said, it was a fast read.

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Rhondareads
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Henry Winkler has written an intimate look at his life his career.,well written.He‘s an actor I‘ve loved since he played the Fonz on Happy Days.

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Fr3NcHtOaSt
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Just finished this and I loved every second of it. I always liked Henry Winkler but reading this gave me a deeper appreciation for him. His acting, his struggles and the highs and lows of his career. What a great man and a great read.

#BeingHenry #TheFonzandBeyond #HenryWinkler #book #ebook #kindle

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marleed
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Raised in NYC-UWS and disrespected by both parents his entire upbringing as they mistook dyslexia for a lack of intelligence, Henry persevered earning an MFA from Yale. Typecast as the Fonz, he continued to persevere in Hollywood with a drive to work. What a pleasure to listen to the life experience and wisdom of this 78 year old man where even now he evaluates who he is/was in life situations and how to be a better man. I mean, life goals.

Tamra The Fonz 👍🏾 Brings back “Happy” memories 😃 12mo
marleed @Tamra oh for me too! This was definitely not the memoir of a partying Hollywood guy. He‘s just a hardworking family man consistently searching for the next opportunity. I was surprised at the many guest roles he‘s been in. Also their traveling bffs are Bob Daly and Carol Bayer Sager! 12mo
Scochrane26 I grew up with the Fonz but also love him in Parks & Rec. 12mo
marleed @Scochrane26 He has such great appreciation for the post-Fonz roles he was given the opportunity to play. He‘s just such a great guy! 12mo
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thelibrarywasbooked
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Being Henry tells the story of Winkler‘s 50+ years acting from theatre in New York, to prime time in LA. I thoroughly enjoyed this, and especially loved that I could hear his distinct voice in my head as I read. Winkler speaks on challenges growing up with strict German parents, as an actor whose most famous role happened at the start of his career, as a person with dyslexia who found out far too late, and as a gentle soul just happy to be here.

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Sara_Planz
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Who doesn't love Henry Winkler? From his starring role as 'The Fonz" on the classic sitcom "Happy Days", Winkler found himself thrust into sudden fame (and his leather jacket in the Smithsonian) and all of the triumphs and struggles that come with it. He takes us through his entire journey, from childhood difficulties and how he grappled with dyslexia, to his decision to become a performer, to the hard work that led to his success.

tpixie I‘m thankful he shared his story about dyslexia and wrote children‘s books with dyslexia (edited) 13mo
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Twainy
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I wasn‘t a fan of The Fonz but I loved this book.

Well he tells the tale of a young boy who never felt like he fit in with the cool kids to an adult who still feels like he doesn‘t always fit in.

I found it endearing that he understands what it‘s like being a fan boy geeking out. He‘s one of us.

He‘s been married a long time & his wife joins him for a chapter. Just want to hug them both. A book well worth owning & listening to.

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Prairiegirl_reading Oh I loved the fonz as a kid! I wanted to marry him when I was somewhere around 5!🤣 13mo
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