Finding Fish: A Memoir
by Antwone Q. Fisher
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Baby Boy Fisher was raised in institutions from the moment of his birth in prison to a single mother. He ultimately came to live with a foster family, where he endured near-constant verbal and physical abuse. In his mid-teens he escaped and enlisted in the navy, where he became a man of the world, raised by the family he created for himself. Finding Fish shows how, out of this unlikely mix of deprivation and hope, an artist was born -- first as the child who painted the feelings his words show more dared not speak, then as a poet and storyteller who would eventually become one of Hollywood's most sought-after screenwriters. A tumultuous and ultimately gratifying tale of self-discovery written in Fisher's gritty yet melodic literary voice, Finding Fish is an unforgettable reading experience. show lessTags
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Listening to my friends despair of making a difference in the lives of their foster kids, I find it hopeful to read of one boy who managed to change his life around, who remembers the small acts of kindness shown to him which stood as shining lights in the dead sea of his childhood. The story of the psychological and physical abuse he received is, unfortunately, all too believable and all too common.
A poignant memoir about a young boy growing up in the foster care system in Cleveland. Fish grew up with an inner compass that kept him on track throughout his life. His tale of success gives everyone hope of overcoming adversity.
I loved this memoir. Although it was made into a movie, it seemed to touch on very different things. You cried for Antwone. You wanted to jump onto the pages and help him yourself. Give him a hug, something! I highly recommend this one!
I'm probably in the minority on this but I wasn't crazy about the book or the movie. For some reason they both failed to grab me and hold my interest. Most people I know did enjoy the movie so my advice would be for you to either read the book or watch the movie and come to your own conclusion.
Phenomenal read! Saw it on a bunch of book club lists years ago and just got around to reading it. Set in Cleveland...definately worth a read. It's a memoir that was made into a movie...
Story of a young man who grew up in foster care and his search for self. Excellent book. There is a movie adaptation called "Antwone Fisher".
Wonderous, beautiful novel of much sadness, resilence, patience and love.
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Antwone Quenton Fisher is a producer and screenwriter working in Hollywood. His credits include the screenplay for Finding Fish, the upcoming Double "O" Soul starring Mariah Carey, and Trigger Happy. His latest project is Jelly Beans, which is being produced by Will Smith. He lives with his wife and daughter in Los Angeles
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Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 2001
- People/Characters
- Antwone Fisher
- Important places
- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Related movies
- Antwone Fisher (2002 | IMDb)
- First words
- This beginning part is for my father.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)I am most grateful to a woman named Mrs. Strange, my first foster mother, whom I have never had the chance to meet and thank, in whose home, in the first two years of my life, I learned to love pancakes.
Classifications
- Genres
- Biography & Memoir, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 973.04960730092 — History & geography History of North America United States United States Ethnic And National Groups Other Groups African Americans African Americans
- LCC
- F499 .C69 .N33 — Local History of the United States, Canada and Latin America United States local history Ohio
- BISAC
Statistics
- Members
- 585
- Popularity
- 50,543
- Reviews
- 10
- Rating
- (3.78)
- Languages
- Dutch, English
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 19
- ASINs
- 5
