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  • Being Henry

  • The Fonz...and Beyond
  • By: Henry Winkler
  • Narrated by: Henry Winkler
  • Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (60 ratings)

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Summary

Charmingly and joyfully read by the author, 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.

©2023 Henry Winkler (P)2023 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

Smart and entertaining (New York Times)
You want to brew him some tea, pat his arm. His 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)

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Wonderfully read

With most autobiography’s it’s clearly being read to you, often poorly, however, this is the first one where I felt the author was actually telling me these stories, from memory. It was a wonderful listen.

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Such a lovely book

I really enjoyed listening to this beautifully written memoire. It's a happy and sad story at the same time but, the way Henry Winkler reads it makes it a very enjoyable experience.

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Nuanced and personal insight in Henry

I loved listening to Henry Winkler. Like many I got to know him as the Fonz in the mid seventies. Ams always had a weakness for him. Having listened to him in many interviews, this book definitely added to what I knew.
He's honest about others but more importantly he's honest with himself. Which means that he will never describe a situation without considering his own part in it. Whether it's a professional situation or a private one.
He even takes it a step further by including his wife Stacey's view on him (you'll hear her talk).
It felt like having a wonderful heart to heart with a friend who shares the ups and downs in his life, his questions and answers, his hopes and fears.

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BRILLIANT - Henry Winkler is better than The Fonz!

A Brilliant autobiography of Henry Winkler who turns out to be better than his most famous creation The Fonz!

A truly inspirational book, honest, moving, funny and inciteful.

Thank You so much Mr Winkler - something to treasure for all your millions of fans world wide.

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Sounds like a genuinely nice guy!

Having always watched Happy Days I didn't really know anything more about Henry than we saw him as the Fonz and there is so much more to his story.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading about his life.

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Very insightful

wonderful experience into one of my favourite people.
Disappointed, there was no mention nor thanks to Ron Howard at the end.

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Honesty

Really touched a nerve with me,you just gotta love Henry,I'm honoured to have read it.

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Excellent!

Excellent! Funny! Unexpectedly moving. Charming. Just like the man himself! Educational Well worth the read.

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A wonderful Story from a wonderful Man

What a beautiful story of a man most of us grew up with thank you Henry

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Please write another book

A truly beautiful, lovely story told by an amazingly funny caring man. Could listen to it over and over again. 11/10

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