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Book Synopsis: 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 Hanks
“I 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 Gladwell
Happy 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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Are you a fan of classic TV shows from the '60s and '70s? Get ready to embark on a captivating journey through Hollywood history with The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family. Written by award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard and audience-favorite actor Clint Howard, this instant New York Times bestseller offers a front-row seat to their early careers and wild adventures. But it's not just a memoir - it's a treasure trove of valuable insights on how actors prepare, survive as child actors, and excel as parents. Prepare to be surprised and inspired by the humanity of The Boys.
In the crowded world of Hollywood memoirs, The Boys stands apart. With its delightful, warm, and fascinating story, it paints a vivid picture of a good life in show business. Malcolm Gladwell himself is captivated by this exceptional book, calling it a must-read for anyone interested in the inner workings of Hollywood. What sets The Boys apart is its ability to transport readers back to a time when iconic TV shows like Happy Days, The Andy Griffith Show, and Gentle Ben entranced millions of viewers. Ron and Clint Howard guide us through their extraordinary family story, navigating and surviving the unique challenges of being sibling child actors.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to grow up on TV? Ron Howard has been asked this question countless times and now he answers it with profound honesty in The Boys. With painstaking detail, Ron and Clint explore their childhoods, shining a light on the joys of fame, the opportunities it brings, but also the stress and bullying it inevitably invites. While Ron soared to new heights playing Opie on The Andy Griffith Show and Richie Cunningham on Happy Days, Clint experienced a fast start with shows like Gentle Ben and Star Trek, only to face tough consequences and lessons as adolescence took its toll.
With the wisdom and hindsight that comes with time and success, the Howard brothers dive deep into an upbringing that, though it seemed normal to them, was anything but. Their parents, Rance and Jean, made the courageous move from the Midwest to California, chasing their own showbiz dreams. Little did they know that their young sons would be the ones to find steady employment as actors. Rance, putting aside his ego and ambition, became their teacher, guiding them with sage advice and acting as their moral compass. Jean, on the other hand, became their loving protector, shielding them from the snares and traps of Hollywood.
The Boys is a dual narrative that skillfully lifts the lid on the closely held lives of the Howard brothers. It's a story of a remarkable four-person family unit that remained strong in the face of an unforgiving industry. It's the tale of two brothers who not only survived the pitfalls of "child-actor syndrome" but also grew into fulfilled and accomplished adults. Confessional, nostalgic, heartwarming, and at times harrowing, this memoir will take you on an emotional rollercoaster, leaving you inspired and grateful for the Howard brothers' resilience and triumphs.
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