kjelu1022's profile picture

kjelu1022 's review for:

4.0

Thank you to Henry Winkler, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for an advanced audiobook of Being Henry in exchange for my honest review.

I grew up in the 80s watching reruns of Happy Days and of course "The Fonz" was a favorite character. Listening to this audiobook, narrated by the author, was riveting and interesting, especially learning more about Henry Winkler's personal and professional life. Growing up with a tumultuous relationship with his parents and dealing with dyslexia (especially undiagnosed for most of his life) were obvious obstacles in his life. The audiobook describes Henry's desire to be an actor and the struggles dealing with type casted after being "The Fonz". I loved that his wife, Stacey, also narrated parts of the audiobook along side Henry. I never know that Henry was part of the creation of "Smokey Mountain Christmas" with Dolly Parton...one of my favorite Christmas movies. I now want to see more things that Henry has either starred in or directed/produced. This is a highly recommended audiobook!