Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond

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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. 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 there), Henry Winkler shares the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you. He describes how his career slumped after Happy Days ended, makes us laugh as he reveals some of the highlights (and low moments) from his directing career, including being fired from Turner and Hooch and failing to impress Burt Reynolds on Cop and a Half, and takes us behind the scenes on Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation and Barry, where he's shown himself to be an actor with immense depth and pathos. Charming and heartfelt, Being Henry is about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. It is a testament to the power of sharing truth and kindness and of finding fulfilment within yourself. 'Entertaining . . . there are fun moments throughout' - Daily Mail

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Its 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 mensch -- The New York Times
Entertaining . . . there are fun moments throughout -- Daily Mail
[An] inspirational story of one of Hollywoods most beloved figures who became an unlikely TV screen icon and later a champion for those with dyslexia -- Associated 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 . . . Its about the struggle to come into oneself after decades of self-alienation, and about perseverance -- The Daily Beast
This charming autobiography of personal struggles during times of career success and challenge deserves a big thumbs-up -- Kirkus Reviews
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 fifty years in Hollywood wont be disappointed by this charming memoir -- Booklist

Author Bio

Henry Winkler is an American actor, comedian, author, executive producer and director. He rose to fame playing Arthur Fonzarelli on the long-running hit television series Happy Days, and won over a new generation with roles like Barry Zuckerkorn in Arrested Development, Uncle Joe in The French Dispatch, Dr Saperstein in Parks and Recreation and Gene Cousineau in Barry. He has won a Primetime Emmy, two Daytime Emmys, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Critics Choice Award. In 2011, he was awarded an OBE for his work around dyslexia.