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Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family
Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family | Ron Howard, Clint Howard
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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"This extraordinary book is not only a chronicle of Ron's and Clint's early careers and their wild adventures, but also a primer on so many topics--how an actor prepares, how to survive as a kid working in Hollywood, and how to be the best parents in the world! The Boys will surprise every reader with its humanity." -- Tom HanksI have read dozens of Hollywood memoirs. But The Boys stands alone. A delightful, warm and fascinating story of a good life in show business." -- Malcolm GladwellHappy Days, The Andy Griffith Show, Gentle Ben--these shows captivated millions of TV viewers in the '60s and '70s. Join award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard and audience-favorite actor Clint Howard as they frankly and fondly share their unusual family story of navigating and surviving life as sibling child actors."What was it like to grow up on TV?" Ron Howard has been asked this question throughout his adult life. in The Boys, he and his younger brother, Clint, examine their childhoods in detail for the first time. For Ron, playing Opie on The Andy Griffith Show and Richie Cunningham on Happy Days offered fame, joy, and opportunity--but also invited stress and bullying. For Clint, a fast start on such programs as Gentle Ben and Star Trek petered out in adolescence, with some tough consequences and lessons.With the perspective of time and success--Ron as a filmmaker, producer, and Hollywood A-lister, Clint as a busy character actor--the Howard brothers delve deep into an upbringing that seemed normal to them yet was anything but. Their Midwestern parents, Rance and Jean, moved to California to pursue their own showbiz dreams. But it was their young sons who found steady employment as actors. Rance put aside his ego and ambition to become Ron and Clint's teacher, sage, and moral compass. Jean became their loving protector--sometimes over-protector--from the snares and traps of Hollywood.By turns confessional, nostalgic, heartwarming, and harrowing, THE BOYS is a dual narrative that lifts the lid on the Howard brothers' closely held lives. It's the journey of a tight four-person family unit that held fast in an unforgiving business and of two brothers who survived "child-actor syndrome" to become fulfilled adults.
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Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family | Ron Howard, Clint Howard
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A memoir written from the child actors and bothers Ron and Clint Howard and how their loving father and mother guided and protected them. From their farming Oklahoma roots to their days on the red carpet these two Hollywood legends lead the reader in tandem on the personal journey from boyhood to the present. Fun, heartfelt, and personal. Lovely.

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Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family | Ron Howard, Clint Howard
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Just sneaking in this #DoubleSpin read before midnight so it counts for July. Whew! 😅 Such an uplifting memoir by these cool siblings who still support each other, and had insightful parents who steered them well in their careers. Learned so much about Ron‘s segue into directing, and Clint‘s memorable character roles, especially on Star Trek! They even mentioned the defunct newspaper I used to work for in Burbank. Great fun!
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TheAromaofBooks I also stayed up late to finish one last July book! 😂 2y
UwannaPublishme @TheAromaofBooks I‘m not sure which one of us is crazier! At least we‘re in good company. 😂 2y
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Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family | Ron Howard, Clint Howard
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Finally finished this audio. 😅 It took me awhile because I listened to it commuting to work and in between other books and audibles. It is a good memoir. Lots of interesting things you learn about Ron Howard‘s career and that little brother Clint.

UwannaPublishme I‘m looking forward to this one! 2y
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Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family | Ron Howard, Clint Howard
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listening to tagged book while working on book journal for January

#litsycrafters #BFC2023

UwannaPublishme This book was one of my Christmas presents. Looking forward to reading it. 2y
Pageturner1 @UwannaPublishme its really good. 2y
UwannaPublishme Good to know! I‘m a big fan of both Ron and Clint. 2y
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