by John Stamos
First published 2023
John Stamos opens his memoir by looking back at his younger self working at his father's fast food restaurant, never imagining he would become a household name only to find himself alone at the peak of his career. He traces his breakthrough role on General Hospital that launched him into teen idol status, a trajectory that destroys many young actors. Stamos defied expectations across four decades, displaying comedy skills on Full House, dramatic range on ER, stage presence on Broadway, and fulfilling childhood dreams as an honorary Beach Boy. His story moves through the highs of Hollywood success and the lows of divorce and isolation, sustained by substances that helped him forget his pain. The memoir features encounters with memorable figures from both classic and contemporary Hollywood. Stamos writes with humor and raw honesty about the friendships that sustained him, the love he lost, and his journey toward finding the courage to open his heart again. His narrative transforms from a boy who believed in Disney magic into a man who learned to create his own meaningful moments.
333 pages · Hardcover · Henry Holt and Co.