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Summary: What an incredible human being......
Review: One afternoon I walked into a bookstore for a specific novel and saw the cover of this book. Upon reading the inside cover, Denzel Washington's name came to light as being the one who would be directing a film on this memoir. I went upstairs, sat in a comfortable chair and could not put the book down, reading it cover to cover, then purchasing it. As sad as it was, I found myself beside him, behind him as a child pushing him on, almost visualizing this on a large screen in nail biting, teary, and smiling scenes. The book, although sad, shows amazing strength, character, determination and is an inspiration and motivational tool for all who read this. I wish all books were written as wonderfully as this one.
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Summary: Inspirational
Review: What a moving story!! So many times many of us are faced with such adversity to overcome and having to deal with it becomes virtually impossible. Antwone Fisher found his inner strength and with bits of support along the way he demonstrates that all of us can find our voice. What an inspiration to some of "lost youth". I was deeply touched and my heart continues to soar as I think about the poetry and stories that will contine to flow from his soul.
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Summary: A beautifully written and inspiring story
Review: The story of Antwone Fisher, who survived foster homes, abuse and homelessness to become one of Hollywoods top screen writers, is as inspiring as it is beautifully written. This story will serve as a beacon to those who feel that the obstacles in their path are too great and too many to surpass. This book delivers hope.
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Summary: Gritty and real
Review: I haven't finished "Finding Fish" yet (I'm about three-quarters of the way through), but I was compelled to write this review anyway. I am an avid fan of memoirs, and "Finding Fish" is the most indescribably sad books I've ever read. Antwone Fisher's hardscrabble life, so lacking in the simple pleasures and creature comforts such as love and affection, is almost painful to read; as you turn the page you'll find yourself hoping that this will be the paragraph where his life begins to take a turn for the better. What you get instead is continuous accounts of cruel, heartless treatment which starts from the time Antwone is a toddler and last into his young adulthood. Fisher recounts his life story with the same emotional detachment that must have been necessary for him to survive his childhood surroundings, but as you get further into the story you realize that he doesn't need to "dress up" is words. The power of his pain does not need embellishment. Be prepared to cry as you read this book, but also be prepared to feel joy for and pride in Fisher for struggling through, perserving, and ultimately finding success. This story will make you take stock of your own life and feel grateful.
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Summary: The best autobiography by far!
Review: I've read many books, but this one really connected with me. I was laughing, crying, and really feeling for Antwone throughout this book. His treatment by the Picketts was unbelievable. I was so shocked that I could not put this book down. It's wonderful to see that good can come from bad with the right determination. I'm a bit upset that the upcoming movie will not focus on his childhood but his life in the Navy. This would be a powerful movie, much like "There are no Children Here," with Oprah if they did it that way. In conclusion, thank you Mr. Fisher for this wonderful book. I must read it again soon.
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Summary: A Must-Read for Teachers, Parents and Social Workers
Review: This emotional odyssey kept me in tears from start to finish. As a teacher, it was especially meaningful to read a story of an orphan alone in the world whose life was so positively impacted by the public school teachers and child welfare case workers who took the time to send him a message of worthiness. The great success he has achieved should remind all parents that the self-esteem we nurture in all children can last them throughout their lives.
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Summary: Looovvvvveeeeeed iiiiiiitttt!
Review: This was a wonderfully written memoir I really felt like I connected with Mr. Fisher in this book.
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Summary: Amazing Story with Great Ending
Review: As a former juvenile court magistrate, I know that the story of Antwone Fisher should never have happened. But it did, and does, frequently, in Ohio and the 51 other states, DC and Puerto Rico. What seldom happens is the kind of ending we have here. This book tears at your heart, makes you want to becme a guardian ad litem for every child in the foster care system, and raises your awareness of your own blessings. A killer book from a fine writer with a great ending. A keeper.
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Summary: Thought Provoking
Review: After reading the review titled, "Overrated" and hearing of all the horrible stories in the news lately about the terrible situations that children endure in the foster care system in this country, I must say that reading Mr. Fisher's book makes me believe that ALL foster care stories, good and bad, must be shared and read and understood. It is my hope that as a result of the kind of honesty and painful truth shared by Mr. Fisher in this wonderful book and beautifully woven story, that as a community, we can find alternatives to the current system so that no other children will suffer the way Mr. Fisher suffered as a child. The author of the review "Overrated" alludes that it is better to stay in one foster home and be abused physically and emotionally by one family than to be moved from place to place and endure abuse in various homes. To that I must say, one incident of abuse is too much! And it does not matter where it occures or with whom, the abuse is still horrible. The Pickett family that Mr. Fisher describes in this book can not feel better about themselves because they provided a roof over the heads of those foster children. What the Picketts did was collect a check on a monthly basis, not out of compassion, but as a business venture. The care of those children was paid for by the taxpayers in the state of Ohio, so foster parents who abuse have no right to feel like martyrs. In Finding Fish, Mr. Fisher also shares the unfortunate events of the other children left in the care of this Pickett family. It is clear that Mr. Fisher is compassionate and sympathetic to the treatment of all children. My sense of the book is that Mr. Fisher does not want to reveal himself as a victim. He never feels sorry for himself, but through the beautiful language, we all feel for Little Antwone and the other children in that household. The author of the "Overrated" review says that we can say that Mr. Fisher is "lucky" for his story and that Denzel Washington found an interest in it, but I think that an actor and a humanitarian of the caliber of Denzel Washington understands our duty as a nation to share our secrets and prevent terrible things from happening to children. I don't think luck had anything to do with it. Mr. Fisher is a very talented storyteller and writer. I am happy he is being recognized for that talent and that the terrible people he lived with did not have the ability to prevent his talent from flourishing. So, read Finding Fish not because it is a new story that is told, but rather, read it because unfortunately, this story happens far too frequently and oftentimes is not told quite this well. To the author of the "Overrated" review, I must say perhaps you should read Finding Fish again. I am sure there are worse stories, but most of us don't have the stomach to read about them. Mr. Fisher told his story with humor and poetry and dignity and he deserves the happy ending that we, as readers, longed to read about.
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Summary: Very well done
Review: <br />This is a very well written book, with much emotion behind the story. The trauma and turbulation that this author went through is astounding.I haven't see the movie yet, but will do that very soon. thank you Mr. Fisher <br />Also recommended: Nightmares Echo,Beauty For Ashes and Running With Scissors...all the above books are 5 star+ <br />
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