Being Henry—The Fonz and Beyond is Henry Winkler’s memoir. It was published last fall, and I listened to the audiobook narrated by Henry.
After finishing the memoir, I came away with the highest respect for Henry. His life was not always easy. Henry struggled in school, his parents belittled him and he suffered from low self-esteem and anxiety. Later in life, he found out he was dyslexic and was already using many coping strategies in order to succeed. Playing Fonzie, despite his insecurities at the time, is to be commended.
In the back of his mind, Henry worried about being typecast after playing Fonzie so brilliantly. But, Henry was always resourceful and started directing and producing. Later, he had successful acting roles in Arrested Development and Barry. Henry went on to write a series of children’s books and did voice work on a variety of projects.
If that isn’t enough, Henry and his wife are active in charity work. Henry is a true friend to many, including Ron Howard, Adam Sandler and the late John Ritter. This is a beautifully written and narrated memoir. Henry’s excitement for acting, his friends, and his family shines through in his voice. I highly recommend Being Henry.
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