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Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son

By: Martin Sheen,Emilio Estevez,Hope Edelman
Narrated by: Martin Sheen,Emilio Estevez
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Summary

In this remarkable dual memoir, film legend Martin Sheen and accomplished actor/filmmaker Emilio Estevez recount their lives as father and son. In alternating chapters—and in voices that are as eloquent as they are different—they narrate stories spanning more than 50 years of family history, and reflect on their journeys into two different kinds of faith.

At 21, still a struggling actor living hand to mouth, Martin and his wife, Janet, welcomed their firstborn, Emilio, an experience of profound joy for the young couple, who soon had three more children: Ramon, Charlie, and Rene. As Martin’s career moved from stage to screen, the family moved from New York City to Malibu, while traveling together to film locations around the world, from Mexico for Catch-22 to Colorado for Badlands to the Philippines for the legendary Apocalypse Now shoot.

As the firstborn, Emilio had a special relationship with Martin: They often mirrored each other’s passions and sometimes clashed in their differences. After Martin and Emilio traveled together to India for the movie Gandhi, each felt the beginnings of a spiritual awakening that soon led Martin back to his Catholic roots, and eventually led both men to Spain, from where Martin’s father had emigrated to the United States.

Along the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage path, Emilio directed Martin in their acclaimed film, The Way, bringing three generations of Estevez men together in the region of Spain where Martin’s father was born, and near where Emilio’s own son had moved to marry and live.

With vivid, behind-the-scenes anecdotes of this multitalented father’s and son’s work with other notable actors and directors, Along the Way is a striking, stirring, funny story—a family saga that listeners will recognize as universal in its rebellions and regrets, aspirations and triumphs. Strikingly candid, searchingly honest, and full of the immediacy and warmth that can only be added by the authors reading their story in their own voices, this heartfelt portrait reveals two strong-minded, admirable men of many important roles, perhaps the greatest of which are as father and son.

©2012 Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

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  • 14-06-12

Excellent

I bought this on a whim, usually using audible for business or sports downloads. However, I found it fascinating. Sometimes I suspect it is a bit sanitised and thoughts are stated with the benefit of hindsight, but I found it thoroughly fascinating. I suprised myself that after a while I was more interested in Emilio's sections but all was totally absorbing.

If I had to be critical then I would say that I was slightly disappointed that there was not anything about Martin Sheen's time fiming The West Wing. But the book is about the relationship between father and son so maybe nothing interesting was happening at this time!

I would probaby give this book a 4.5 stars but as that is not an option I'd rather round up than down. In my opinion this audible book is well worth a listen.

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No West Wing!

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

This is a really interesting book however it’s really odd that Martin Sheen only mentions The West Wing in passing. I think it's fair to say that the two roles he is most known for are Captain Benjamin Willard in Apocalypse Now and President Josiah Bartlet in The West Wing but the book barely mentions The West Wing however about a quarter of the book is about Apocalypse Now. Shame it would have been good to hear about that part of his career as well.

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Brilliant!

Where does Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is one of the best audiobooks I have listened to and I listen a lot! Fascinating and incisive, the story is told with humour and absolute honesty!
Both father and son pull their audience into their account of their lives - so interesting to hear two sides of the same story. They are both actors - they know how to deliver their narrative with humour and intertest in their voices.
I can't recommend this highly enough

Who was your favorite character and why?

It is a double memoir - I like them both equally

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Actor's tales to tell

Where does Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is a great listen and having the narration split between father and son gave the book a depth and the real feeling of the relationship between these two men.

What did you like best about this story?

The book chronicles the experience of working on the film 'The Way' directed by Emilio Estevez and staring his father Martin Sheen. As a film fan i was very interested in the behind the scenes aspects of the book. But this is so much more then that, as the family ties are tested through their working relationship.

Have you listened to any of Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez ’s other performances? How does this one compare?

This is the first audio work i have had a chance to listen by ether of these performer's. But as a big fan for their work and having really enjoyed the film 'The Way', it was a joy to hear the two men at the centre of the production talking about it. I'm not sure that i would have had the same experience reading the book for myself.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I went away from this experience having laughed, cried and with regained appreciation for the bond between father and son who love each other.

Any additional comments?

I recommend this book to anyone who loves the process of movie making and or just want to feel good about the relationship between fathers and sons.

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  • 29-05-12

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Nice book. Pleasant enough. No mention of the Mighty Ducks but the Appcalypse Now chapters most interesting out of the lot.

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Honest and Personal

I found this to be honest and quietly inspirational. Thank you x

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Beautiful Audio Book

Beautiful Audio Book on a turbulent but loving father and son relationship. So much depth and heartfelt emotion went in to this book. Highly recommended.

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A wonderful book about a father & son.

This book is a wonderful read about the personal and professional relationships between father and son Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez.

It follows their life and careers as they recall stories of the highs and lows with some very entertaining moments along the way.

The only omission is there's no talk about Martin's role as Jed Bartlet in 'The West Wing' but there is certainly enough here to make it worth your while, from Martin's early life growing up and becoming a father to onset stories about the famous filming of 'Apocalypse Now' to their most recent collaboration 'The Way'

This book comes to life having these two men reading it, it's simply a must read for anyone with an interest in them or their work.

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A different approach

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I seem to be listening to a lot of autobiographies, but this one was slightly different. As a mother it was interesting to hear about the father/son dynamic and I will be recommending this to my husband. A bit sentimental at times, but I think that is due to the natural personality of the authors and I found them both very likeable, honest and endearing characters. I think I am going to have to watch the film now!

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A must to listen to

This audio book is a must to listen to,a great insight into the estevez family.

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