You Never Know

A Memoir

De: Tom Selleck, Ellis Henican - contributor

Narrado por: Tom Selleck

There are many miles from the business school and basketball court at the University of Southern California to 50 million viewers for the final episode of a TV show called Magnum P.I. Tom Selleck has lived every one of those miles in his own iconoclastic and joyful way.

Frank, funny and open-hearted, You Never Know is an intimate memoir from one of the most beloved actors of our time, the highly personal story of a remarkable life and thoroughly accidental career. In his own voice and uniquely unpretentious style, the famed actor brings listeners on his uncharted but serendipitous journey to the top in Hollywood, his temptations and distractions, his misfires and mistakes and, over time, his well-earned success. Along the way, he clears up an armload of misconceptions and shares dozens of never-told stories from all corners of his personal and professional life. His rambunctious California childhood. His clueless arrival as a good-looking college jock in Hollywood (from the Dating Game to the Fox New Talent Program to co-starring with Mae West and escorting her to black-tie social functions). What it was like to emerge as a mega-star in his mid-thirties and remain so for decades to come, an actor whose authenticity and ease in front of the camera connected with audiences worldwide while embodying and also redefining the clichés of onscreen manhood.

In You Never Know, Selleck recounts his personal friendships with a vivid army of A-listers, everyone from Frank Sinatra to Carol Burnett to Sam Elliott, paying special tribute to his mentor James Garner of The Rockford Files, who believed, like Selleck, that TV protagonists are far more interesting when they have rough edges. He also more than tips his hat to the American western and the scruffy band of actors, directors and other ruffians who helped define that classic genre, where Selleck has repeatedly found a happy home. Magnum fans will be fascinated to learn how Selleck put his career on the line to make Thomas Magnum a more imperfect hero and explains why he walked away from a show that could easily have gone on for years longer.

Hollywood is never easy, even for stars who make it look that way. In You Never Know, Selleck explains how he’s struggled to balance his personal and professional lives, frequently adjusting his career to protect his family’s privacy and normalcy. His journey offers a truly fresh perspective on a changing industry and a changing world. Beneath all the charm and talent and self-deprecating humor, Selleck’s memoir reveals an American icon who has reached remarkable heights by always insisting on being himself.

©2019 Tom Selleck (P)2019 HarperAudio

Helps to be a Magnum fan

Very interesting life and told with sweetness and thought. I would have liked a little more glimpse into some of the difficult people he dealt with during his career, but he went a different direction in the book. I will say that just past halfway in the book it begins to get very detailed into the Magnum series. I loved it because I remember this series and the episodes he discusses and I'm a huge fan. however, if you're not that part of the book will drag. for the rest of us, it was a treat.

What a nice guy

Always thought Tom Selleck was. Stand up guy and his memoir reinforces those thoughts. He shares many insights into the entertainment industry and never says a truly bad word about anyone. Anyone who enjoyed Magum will find Sellecks back story entertaining.

A Real Man, A Real Story, but most of all, A real life.

Having Mr. Selleck read his own story. No one else could even come close. I was front and center every night Magnum came on. I still have VCR tape of both "ending" episodes still. Thank you for filling in the spaces of all you've accomplished. At almost 70 myself... my kids gave me the poster of The Red Hawaiian shirt Magnum when it came out... I still have it. Fake autograph and all. Thank YOU, Mr Selleck.

What hit me most is just him being genuine

Hearing about his early days and acting before I came to know my mom Magnum was very eye-opening and entertaining. Hearing the stories of of him coming up with other great actors like Sam Elliott was very eye-opening. well worth the listen.

Great Autobiography of Tom Selleck

Don't get me wrong I thought this was a great autobiography of our beloved American actor Tom Selleck, but I was disappointed he didn't add more; the book just abruptly ended with his Magnum years without delving into his Blue Blood years as well more of his recent personal life.

Great Story

It's an interesting book and despite the delivery, I found it compelling and entertaining. I just find it odd that it sounds like Tom is reading his own book for the first time.

Wow who knew

I didn’t remember all his credits nor the man behind the myths. I loved it

Enjoyed this greatly.

Tom did a wonderful job with his voice narration. All Tom Selleck fans will enjoy.

I love tom selleck!

Mr selleck did a great performance in reading his book. he gave it a real experience. hearing his voice always cheated me up. whenever he talked a out a movie or a show, I would remember what I was doing or going thru at the same time he was going thru his "stuff". that made his book a more intimate setting. thank you, Tom selleck for all the memories. yours and mine.

He really is a GOOD, Decent man

I loved this … if only all people could live with such integrity and kindness. I’ve enjoyed his work all these years!!