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fkshg8465's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Upgrading to five. This book is everything it was hyped to be. Loved reading it. Like many, The Fonz was a part of my childhood and part of feeling American. I think I only realized that while reading the book. He is funny and gracious, and he does something celebrity writers rarely do - he names names of the misbehaving!!!! That cracked me up. Now, they are all dead, but nonetheless, I thought it brave and hysterical in his brazenness. Also loved that his wife contributed her point of view.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
imstephtacular's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
A delightful celebrity memoir that has the balance I always like-- juicy Hollywood gossip and self reflection. I appreciated how Winkler is self aware and honest, but doesn't shy away about missteps he's made. I also really appreciated his analysis and reflection on his dyslexia. As a dyslexic gal, this struck me and I was glad he devoted so much of the book to it. I could have done without the praising of Jeffrey Tambor and other problematic men, but overall this was a lovely, rich memoir.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Cancer, Antisemitism, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol