Being Henry
31 October 2024
Imprint: Pan
Synopsis
The instant New York Times bestseller.
Henry Winkler was catapulted to worldwide fame as The Fonz in hit TV series Happy Days. When it ended, he could hardly find work. Through highs, lows and the roles that have won him a new generation of fans, this is Henry Winkler's funny, insightful and moving account of an extraordinary life.
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Details
31 October 2024
256 pages
9781035026678
Imprint: Pan
Reviews
It’s this kind of candour - coming from someone who once duct-taped deli turkey to his shoes so his dog would play with him - that makes Winkler so lovable on the page. Under the juddering neediness lies a menschThe New York Times
Entertaining . . . there are fun moments throughoutDaily Mail
[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 dyslexiaAssociated Press
More than anything, Being Henry is the story of a talented actor who, as his wife puts it, can “charm the pants” off of anyone . . . It’s about the struggle to come into oneself after decades of self-alienation, and about perseveranceThe Daily Beast