- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st Perennial Ed edition (18 April 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060007788
- ISBN-13: 978-0060007782
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.2 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,618,733 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Shows how, out of an unlikely mix of deprivation and hope, an artist was born. Antwone Fisher's story is a journey from abandonment and abuse, to liberation, manhood and extraordinary success. He eventually became one of Hollywood's most well-paid, sought after screenwriters.
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If I follow the path of memory back to its start, I begin life looking out my upstairs bedroom window. Read the first page
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this book is definately worth reading. if you want to be inspired, to feel that hope can never run out and to learn that it should not run out then you need to read this book. It is one of the best books i have read and one of the few that made me cry. This book will touch you and teach you the knowledge you need to know about life! It's about a little boy who had to search for his identity to find who he really was, he had to fight the world which was against him and fought till the end and won. I wish i could be like Antwone and would like him to know that i cried for the little boy i loved and adored the little boy as he asks: "who will cry for the little boy?". may i also recommend the movie, you must see that too!!!!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is superb! I found it distressing, heartbreaking, inspiring and uplifting. Antwone's experiences prove that no matter how bad you think things are for you, chances are there's someone else for whom things are far worse. The book evoked such powerful emotions in me, I was angry and upset for him and that was made all the more poignant by the fact it isn't a work of fiction. I cried more than once (usually on the train which was embarrassing!) but I also smiled a lot too.
Antwone Fisher is a remarkable person, an incredibly gifted writer and an inspiration to everyone. I can't wait to see the film now!
Antwone Fisher is a remarkable person, an incredibly gifted writer and an inspiration to everyone. I can't wait to see the film now!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this book is amazing , after reading this i watched the film and it isequally amazing,
i am not saying what this man went through was goodor is a entertaining story but this shows you that there is a person whohas been through a very bad peiod of his life (40years of it) and stilllives happily and has kids.
this man now enjoys the finest values in life but has paid a high pricefor his happiness.
i dont think i could have lived through child abuse in nearly everypossible way and to not even know who your family is .
i must ratethis out of five a 5 because it is a remarcable story
i am not saying what this man went through was goodor is a entertaining story but this shows you that there is a person whohas been through a very bad peiod of his life (40years of it) and stilllives happily and has kids.
this man now enjoys the finest values in life but has paid a high pricefor his happiness.
i dont think i could have lived through child abuse in nearly everypossible way and to not even know who your family is .
i must ratethis out of five a 5 because it is a remarcable story
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A great read
This book was hard to put down and you become totally immersed in Antwone's story.
5 stars in my book.
5 stars in my book.
Published 16 months ago by Rypin
A great read
This is, quite simply, one of those books you can't put down and one that you'll be happy to read more than once. Fantastic story.
Published 20 months ago by Monkey Three
Truly Inspiring!
Loved this book. It's funny, touching and inspiring, and very well written. So happy the author took the time to share his story with the world.
Published on 17 Nov 2009 by E.V
Good, but you have to put the time into it
I always intended to read this book rather than watch the film and once I finally caught up with it, I was rewarded with a heavy concentration on his childhood, the bulk of which... Read more
Published on 28 May 2008 by Born Again Bookworm
A well written and interesting autobiography
...While reading, you can imagine Antwone explaining his life story to you personally. He went through a really bad time and has come through with remarkable success. Read more
Published on 6 May 2001 by tim.pottinger@identex.co.uk
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