The magnanimous Tom Selleck doesn't disappoint in this personal memoir. Narrated by Selleck, readers are easily and quickly pulled into this world. I think many readers will feel like they are having a personal conversation with Selleck and come to respect the great actor even more,

This was such a thoughtful reflection of Mr. Selleck's career. I loved hearing this audiobook in his own voice.

Enjoyed having the author narrate the book. Learned a bit about Tom Selleck, but he keeps things pretty private and close to the vest. Mostly about when he started out in Hollywood, not a lot about the last 20 years or so.

Loved getting to hear the story of one of my favorite actors, especially in his own voice. So great to hear all the inside details of shows I enjoy.

I requested this audio book just because it was Tom Selleck’s story and because he narrates it. It was wonderful to hear him tell his own story of his youth, career and his relationships with co-workers, family and his employers.

He is a very honorable man and I am so glad I got to learn about the entertainment industry and his amazing life. It was well written and I would recommend it in written format or audio.

I love celebrity memoirs. And I especially love listening to them. Tom Selleck’s narration of his time in Hollywood was a delight. It was really heavy on Magnum PI (and I’ve never seen an episode 🙈). I want to find the episodes he talked about and watch them! I wanted a little glimpse of his time on Friends, since that is how I know him, and there wasn’t even a mention! Overall, this was a fun book to listen to. And my favorite quote from him was “you choose to be offended.” I love that.

Who doesn't want to listen to Tom Selleck narrate a novel for 15 hours, weirdos, that's who. Tom's voice is smooth and soothing and he would be amazing at narrating bedtime stories to help children and adults fall asleep.

My mom had a Tom Selleck Magnum calendar in her office throughout my childhood and we would always bug her when we went to visit. So, I love that the majority of this book focuses on the earlier part of Tom's career, a lot of his stories took me back to my childhood watching Magnum with the family. With the majority of this book focusing on the early part of his career, it means that we could possibly see another book in the future that focuses on the later half of his career and his time on Blue Bloods and any challenges he faced as he aged in Hollywood.

A DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINING AUDIOBOOK

SUMMARY
Tom Selleck's style, charm, and humility come through in his intimate memoir of his journey from childhood to stardom as Magnum P.I. Selleck shares never-before-told stories from his personal and professional life and explains how he has tried to balance it all. He recounts memories of his special friendships with stars such as Carol Burnett, Frank Sinatra, Sam Elliot, and his mentor, James Garner. Selleck's memoir tells the story of how he became a great American icon while always insisting on being himself.

REVIEW
One of life’s simple pleasures is finding a book or an audiobook that unexpectedly captures your complete attention, making it impossible to stop listening. YOU NEVER KNOW did that to me. I learned more than I ever thought possible, from Selleck’s childhood to the conclusion of Magnum PI.

The writing was skillfully crafted, containing unforgettable stories, self-deprecating humor, and effortlessly blended backstories. I savored every word. Seleck’s narration was superb. It felt like we were all sitting around a fireplace with a bourbon in hand as he shared his life story. It was humorous, charming, and delightfully entertaining.

My favorite part of the book is when Selleck tells a story about when he was working in London and received free tickets to see the musical Cats in the West End. He was so enamored with the musical and one character, in particular, that he went to see the play another seven times and eventually married the character.

The book just touches on the beginning of the Blue Bloods TV series and then stops. I would have loved for Selleck’s memoir to continue further into this series. Hopefully, he’s writing another book will contain more about this series.

Thanks to Netgalley for an advance reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Publisher HarperAudio Adult
Published November 19, 2024
Narrated Tom Selleck
Categories Biography, Memoirs
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I love him and reading his story was a unique experience.
What a fantastic human, and after this book I only can say that I like him even more.
With warmth, humor and charm he shares his life journey and accidental career.

Basically a play by play on his career path and the obstacles he encountered along the way. Not much personal history, but a lot of information about the movie industry.

Audiobook narrated by Tom Selleck. Well told story in Tom’s inimitable voice added to my enjoyment of this memoir. My only disappointment was that after a couple of excellent hours listening to the development and workings of Magnum PI, there was just a few minutes on Blue Bloods and that was in the epilogue. I would have enjoyed going in-depth on that show, too. At least he didn’t get into his politics or reverse mortgage commercials.

Just an okay read for me to be quite honest. I've been excited for this book all year and when I finally got a chance to listen to the audiobook I found it overly long, kind of boring and I kind of wanted my 15 hours back. If you're a huge Tom Selleck fan you might enjoy this more but I never watched Magnum P.I. and I felt like the majority of the book was focused on that show, didn't go into a lot of personal stuff other than the shocking opening chapter. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed this one so much! I've been a fan of Tom since the Magnum P.I. days and have loved watching Blue Bloods over the years. His narration is the icing on the cake for this audiobook.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Although the print book has been out for a bit, I waited for the audio version. I find autobiographies more fun when they’re voiced by their author. I’m glad that I waited, because I think Tom Selleck did a fine job. I actually hadn’t considered until well into the book that his work has been a constant in my life- Magnum, Friends, Blue Bloods, and everything in between.
While he doesn’t mention Friends, he does offer some tales from his youth that illustrate his close and surprisingly heathy (how refreshing!) relationships with both parents. He also had quite a bit to say about how he fell into acting, his military service, how he met his wife, and his memorable roles. I’ve always loved the Frank Sinatra episode of Magnum, and really enjoyed the chapter where he delved into this.

Mr. Selleck has worked with big names throughout his career plus gone through a divorce, and maturely keeps his tone very respectful throughout. He makes it clear that he had no interest in turning this book into tabloid ready headlines, and he succeeded.
Overall, I got through this book quite quickly and enjoyed it.
Thanks to both NetGalley and HarperAudio Adult for granting access to a digital audio version.

I will admit that I chose this audiobook in NetGalley’s lineup because of his affiliation with my all-time favorite television show. But I can admit that this story exceeded all my expectations & I’m glad I had the opportunity to listen, even if he didn’t mention his stint on the hit show, FRIENDS.

Mr. Selleck does, however, discuss personal experiences in his childhood. He explains how he ‘fell into’ acting … I paused the audiobook to ask my husband “do you think other actors hear this part & are in awe that he accidentally became an actor?” He shares stories of his experiences working in Hawaii on the set of Magnum (I’m leaving the P.I. off of the title, you’re welcome Mr. Selleck), beginning Blue Bloods, and his experience working with a baby on Three Men and a Baby. He shares how he met his wife, how they were able to keep their wedding a secret from the media, and how they encourage & support one another in their respective fields. I appreciated Mr. Selleck’s unwillingness to say anything about his first marriage because he didn’t want to hurt her feelings or their sons. That type of respect for past relationships isn’t a normal occurrence & I’m glad Mr. Selleck has class.

Missing from his memoir were his experience on FRIENDS & Jesse Stone, of course there were other shows/films he was in that he didn’t mention. These two stand out for me, because I know him because of these two & Three Men and a Baby (which he does mention). He’s lived a wonderful life & has had all these experiences, it would be hard to include them all in one book.

I have recommended this book to a few friends & family members. I am beginning to appreciate memoirs more than before. Tom Selleck’s book is quite long, but listening to him read it, made the time fly by.

I very much enjoyed this audio book, I had already bought the actual book, but the audio version made it so much more immersive.
I didn't know very much about Mr Selleck, so I found out a lot about him. Of course my favorite of his is Magnum P.I. He did a great job narrating this book. A great book if you want to know more about Tom Selleck.

Good book but I could not finish. I wanted to read it because I grew up watching Tom Selleck on TV. But, his voice while reading it started to get on my nerves so I could not finish it. I do think though it was a good book for what part I listened to.

I loved Tom Selleck in Friends but other than that, I wasn't familiar with his body of work or anything behind it. This book, his life, is so interesting. I never knew he and Sam Elliot were such good friends or that he was the first choice for Indiana Jones. Tom Selleck seems to be such a level headed individual and this book, while sharing many stories, had a calm and steady sense to it. Also, Tom Selleck should narrate more books. I listen to a lot of audiobooks and he has the voice for it. I would reach for a book he has narrated. Thank you to Net Galley and Harper Audio for the advanced copy. It is very much appreciated!

I enjoy memoirs and this one was ok. Starts around his college days and covers lots of time with Magnum PI, like episode after episode recaps. Short mention of Three Men and a Baby and even shorter on Blue Bloods and no mention of his time on Friends. If you are a fan of Magnum PI you will enjoy this. There is nothing personal or gossipy in this book. Every person he ever worked with was great and all was good with everything. Kind of syrupy sweet and fake sounding but maybe so. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I’ve loved Tom Selleck for many years - way back to his Magnum PI days. My admiration has only grown for him through the years, and I loved getting to know him even better through this audiobook. I would recommend it to everyone.