Reviews
Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son by Emilio Estevez, Hope Edelman, Martin Sheen
shirlm3k's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
in2reading's review against another edition
4.0
A very honest and self-aware memoir by two men who have been players in over 50 years of show business and more importantly have grown into disciplined men of integrity.
livruther's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
i actually liked this book more than i thought i would. it was well written and interesting and provided lots of insight into their family’s life. i didnt like the stereotypical way that they talked about fathers. i know this book is over a decade old, and they are both very openminded people, i like to think that if it were written today, they would have been more sympathetic to people with different family structures
lindzee's review against another edition
4.0
Well-written compelling narrative that highlights their father-son bond.
ajizhang's review against another edition
2.0
Listened to this and was disappointed. The beginning held my attention but the rest, not so much. Was hoping for more—more family stuff and more Mighty Ducks/Brat Pack/West Wing, etc. Also the narration was not great, but I think it was more production quality rather than the actual reading that was off.
sammystarbuck's review against another edition
4.0
I have seen The Way (Written and directed by Emilio Estevez, and starring Martin Sheen) three times now, and each time I love it more. So when I saw this audiobook, it was a no-brainer what my next audio credit was going to get spent on.
While I would have liked to have seen a little more about the making of the movie, this was much what I'd expected, and an interesting glimpse into a very talented family, and especially the relationship between Martin Sheen (or Ramon Estevez, using his real name, which he too late realised he would have preferred to have stuck with, instead of taking a screen name), and his eldest son Emilio. (you know, it's always surprised me Emilio is older than his brother Charlie. They always looked the other way around, even before charlie started on the drink and drugs)
Throughout the book you get a real sense of the respect these two men have for each other. Of course there is love too, in spades, but it's the respect that shows most. They've had their ups and downs, have disapproved of each other's decisions and have even let their displeasure become physical on a few occasions, but always have come together again on a footing of mutual admiration and respect, looking past their differences of opinion on just about every aspect of life, to maintain what appears to be a surprisingly healthy relationship, considering the industry they both work in.
Not many people can do that, so kudos to them.
While I would have liked to have seen a little more about the making of the movie, this was much what I'd expected, and an interesting glimpse into a very talented family, and especially the relationship between Martin Sheen (or Ramon Estevez, using his real name, which he too late realised he would have preferred to have stuck with, instead of taking a screen name), and his eldest son Emilio. (you know, it's always surprised me Emilio is older than his brother Charlie. They always looked the other way around, even before charlie started on the drink and drugs)
Throughout the book you get a real sense of the respect these two men have for each other. Of course there is love too, in spades, but it's the respect that shows most. They've had their ups and downs, have disapproved of each other's decisions and have even let their displeasure become physical on a few occasions, but always have come together again on a footing of mutual admiration and respect, looking past their differences of opinion on just about every aspect of life, to maintain what appears to be a surprisingly healthy relationship, considering the industry they both work in.
Not many people can do that, so kudos to them.
booketybookstore's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful journey with two well loved actors who illiuminate the life behind and in front of the camera. Linked to the filming of THe WAY, the family links with Spain are a basis for a simple philosophy of loving ones family and a pride in hard work and the land. I loved being with them as they delivered the story in their own voices, and didn’t want it to end.
kristendom's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the movie The Way, and Martin Sheen is a favorite actor of mine, so I figured I'd check this out, and I wasn't disappointed (for the most part). I thought it was a great look at both how Sheen and Estevez got into films, as well as a fascinating father/son story. I think the last quarter of the book could have used a good editor, but overall, I really enjoyed this memoir of both making a movie together and a lifelong relationship.