had the pleasure of seeing him at a Fan Expo recently, and his panel was one of the best I ever attended, so I was excited to grab his newest memoir. Being Henry gives the readers an honest and intimate view of his personal life, his time as an actor, his struggles with his undiagnosed dyslexia, and his inability to find his own identity apart from a popular character, Fonz that he played that helped him get his career moving. I really enjoyed reading this book and I appreciate that he wants to be known for more than just being Fonz to million of people. He has had an amazing career and I just recently learned that he writes children's books. I loved that his wife included some snippets about her life with Henry. I also loved that he opened up freely about his struggles with dyslexia and the downside of being part of Hollywood. This biography shows how honest, humble and genuine Henry Wrinkler is and I would highly recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGallery and to Celestron Publishing for giving me a copy of the book.

As a teen, I loved "the Fonz" on Happy Days. Later, I sort of from afar (not creepily) watched his marriage as well as Ron Howard's marriage. Those two seemed to have such solid marriages. Then, transition to us realizing my daughter was dyslexic. She went to a school geared toward learning outside the box, but Henry became a personal hero of our entire family...for his Hank Zipzer series, for his honestly about what it's like to have severe dyslexia. Then, along comes Better Late than Never. He has seemed like a genuine, kind, witty person. This book confirms this but gave me something more. I felt that we got to see a bit behind the doors of Hollywood. Just because you're called a success, you might be struggling; you might feel like you hadn't "made" it. I loved the insight into his family, and especially the little portions Stacey added to the book. This biography was honest, real, and was like meeting up with an old friend. Again: I thank Henry for being open about his dyslexia, so many children won't feel "stupid," and can understand that they just need to find the key to how special they are.
Thank you to Celedon Books, Net Galley and the author for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
#HenryWinkler #BeingHenry #CeledonBooks #NetGalley #CelebrityBiography

Henry Winkler has written a wonderful charming memoir.He shares info about the shows he’s been on from the Fonz to Barry. He also shares stories about his private life .Enjoyed this book from first to last page will be recommending.#netgalley #celadonbooks.

Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond by Henry Winkler is an excellent memoir that I truly enjoyed.

I have always loved Mr. Winkler. He is a firecracker, hilarious, entertaining, and endearing. I loved reading his life experiences, his thoughts, his trials and triumphs, and getting to know a lot more about him through this book.

I cannot say enough about how much I truly enjoyed this experience. I highly recommend.

5/5 stars

Thank you NG and Celadon Books for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 10/31/23.

I am reasonably certain that I am the only person reviewing this ARC who was personally regaled by Mrs. Winkler (Henry’s mother) in our local supermarket, Food City on 80th Street and Broadway. Of course I’ve followed his career and been a big fan of our local hero.

I really loved this memoir of Winkler’s personal life and career. Recalling how he was catapulted into success by playing The Fonz (his mother was right) right through his most recent triumph in BARRY, this is a delight.

It’s so impressive that Winkler has put his family and close friends as the most important parts of his life. As an educator, his revelations about dealing with dyslexia are inspiring. I admire his ability to be totally honest about all his “warts.”

I certainly recommend this to all of us who have seen him and enjoyed him throughout his career. This is a great reminder for those dealing, in any way, with dyslexia.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to review this lovely book. Obviously, I enjoyed every page.

Being Henry by Henry Winkler is an honest, intimate memoir about the man nearly the entire planet knows only as the Fonz. From his difficult childhood with emotionally distant immigrant parents, to his struggles with undiagnosed dyslexia, to his stratospheric rise to fame in Happy Days, this is the actor as you have never seen him before. Henry's path was not always an easy one, and to this day, even following much subsequent success, he continues to struggle with finding his own identity apart from the character that he embodied at the pinnacle of his career. With plenty of name dropping, and some candid blurbs from his wife of over four decades, Stacey, this is a tender, surprising, and altogether endearing look at the man who only wants to be known as Henry. 4.5 stars

Many thanks to NetGalley and Celadon Books for an ARC.

This book was a lot of fun to read. Not only does Winker give a behind-the-scenes look at the programs he has been doing, but behind the businesses too.

Synopsis (from Netgalley, the provider of the book for me to review.)
*********************************************************
From Emmy-award-winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole.

Henry Winkler, launched into prominence as “The Fonz” in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and 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 here), Henry shares in this achingly vulnerable memoir the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you.

Since the glorious era of Happy Days fame, Henry has endeared himself to a new generation with roles in such adored shows as Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, and Barry, where he’s been revealed as an actor with immense depth and pathos, a departure from the period of his life when he was so distinctly typecast as The Fonz, he could hardly find work.

Filled with profound heart, charm, and self-deprecating humour, Being Henry is a memoir about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. It is a meaningful testament to the power of sharing truth and kindness and of finding fulfillment within yourself.

I love Henry Winkler as he is such an all-around nice guy – one would be pressed to find a bad thing said about him. I loved this autobiography as it covered the struggles he had with reading and how dreams really can come true. We have the idiom JUMPED THE SHARK thanks to him … who water-skis in a leather jacket? … but mostly have a legacy of work that will stand for many, many generations. (I was so upset when they killed him in SCREAM … did you see the leather jacket in the cupboard??)

Highly recommended for lovers of biographies and uplifting reads...his kid's books are awesome, too!
#shortbutsweetreviews