Tom Selleck’s You Never Know: A Memoir of Hollywood, Life, and Lessons Learned.
Book Details:
- Title: You Never Know: A Memoir
- Author: Tom Selleck (Author, Narrator)
- Contributor: Ellis Henican (Author)
- Narrator: Tom Selleck
- Publisher: HarperAudio
- Audiobook Length: 9 hours 57 minutes
- Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,446 ratings)
- Genres: Biography, Memoir, Nonfiction
- Editors' Pick: Best Biographies & Memoirs
- Available on: Audible and other audiobook platforms
Description:
You Never Know: A Memoir by Tom Selleck is the candid, humorous, open-hearted telling of a lifetime of life by one of Hollywood's most beloved and successful actors. In his own voice, Selleck takes listeners on a journey of very personal and fully unpretentious recounting of how he rose so unexpectedly to fame and, along the way, the many trials and triumphs which defined his remarkable career.
There were some miles between Tom Selleck's college days, playing basketball at the University of Southern California, and his iconic role as Thomas Magnum on Magnum P.I. But in You Never Know, Selleck recounts the serendipitous path that led him from a modest beginning to becoming one of the most recognized faces in television history. It was full of twists, misfires, and lucky breaks; he never knew from day to day what he was going to do with his life. His memoir is both entertaining and enlightening as he gives an insider's look at what it was like to emerge as a mega-star in his 30s and maintain that status for decades. He talks about great comedies, but equally personal anecdotes about his being an attractive college jock without a clue for Tinseltown stardom and how his biggest breakthroughs involved everything from The Dating Game to a stint co-starring with Mae West. Through these episodes, he provides insight into the pitfalls, diversion, and blunders inherent with fame.
Friendships and Mentorships with Hollywood Legends
This memoir opens up Selleck's friendships with other A-listers, like Frank Sinatra, Carol Burnett, and Sam Elliott. He shares touching stories about his mentor, James Garner, star of The Rockford Files, who believed in the value of flawed characters on screen. He also pays tribute to the American western genre, which has long been his creative home, and the actors, directors, and crew members who helped shape it.
One of the most interesting things about You Never Know is how candid Selleck is in describing the risks he took to make his character, Thomas Magnum, more human and imperfect. Any fan of Magnum P.I. will be utterly captivated by these behind-the-scenes stories, including why Selleck walked away from a show that could have easily run for years.
Fame and Family
Aside from his Hollywood stories, there is private life glimpsed through You Never Know: A Memoir by Tom Selleck. On the battles of fame, family, and personal life, he opens up pretty candidly on balancing both worlds, changing his choices of career to ensure people close to him avoid unwanted public attention, and even personal sacrifices that come along with the job. There is earthy, witty self-deprecation throughout this memoir, which makes listening a pleasure for both fan and newcomer.
A New Approach in Hollywood: The Dynamic Changing Landscape of the Film and Television Industries
His own life's experiences remind Selleck of an opportunity to breathe fresh air about how Hollywood was changing. What happened there, from changes in television to altering ways fame used to operate in his generation, Selleck tries to remind everyone in these memoirs.
Fans of Magnum P.I., as well as anyone who enjoys memoirs from icons who refuse to play by the rules, will find You Never Know an honest, insightful, and deeply personal account of a man who built his career on being himself. With its mixture of humor, heart, and Hollywood insider knowledge, Tom Selleck's memoir is a must-listen for anyone curious about the man behind the iconic roles.
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