Author: Anson Williams
Published: Genre: Memoir
Rating: 3/5- Good. Read it, have a good time and move on. Or not.
Rating: 3/5- Good. Read it, have a good time and move on. Or not.
Book Source: I received this book from the publisher, Simon and Schuster free of cost, in exchange for an honest review.
Recommended if you like: Celebrity Memoirs, The 1970's, Television
What Its About:
Anson Williams grew up in 1950's California with a judgmental, demanding father. It was not long until they both discovered that Anson would not likely be everything for which his father had always hoped. He was clumsy, not particularly smart, and most of all not much of an artist like his dad.
As a teenager, Williams took on a part time job at a local department store and quickly found the father figure for whom he was desperately searching. His boss, an older, African American gentleman, became his mentor and friend offering him lessons he would carry for the rest of his life. Those random and valuable lessons, would lead Williams to find his place in the world and encourage him to become a successful actor, director and ultimately, an entrepreneur.
In this entertaining memoir, Williams shares those lessons and the stories of how they effected his life, including his years on the hit 1970's television show Happy Days, acting for Steven Speilberg, dating a presidents daughter, being complimented by Sammy David Jr. and his volunteer work.
Cute and entertaining, but not earth shattering. The lessons he shares truly are valuable though. Will appeal to multiple generations due to his long and busy career.
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