Never Grow Up

By: Jackie Chan, Zhu Mo

Narrated by: Daxing Zhang, Jennifer Lim

A candid, thrilling memoir from one of the most recognizable, influential, and beloved cinematic personalities in the world.

Everyone knows Jackie Chan. Whether it’s from Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon, The Karate Kid, or Kung Fu Panda, Jackie is admired by generations of moviegoers for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and mind-bending stunts. In 2016 - after 56 years in the industry, over 200 films, and many broken bones - he received an honorary Academy Award for his lifetime achievement in film. But at 64 years old, Jackie is just getting started.

Now, in Never Grow Up, the global superstar reflects on his early life, including his childhood years at the China Drama Academy (in which he was enrolled at the age of six), his big breaks (and setbacks) in Hong Kong and Hollywood, his numerous brushes with death (both on and off film sets), and his life as a husband and father (which has been, admittedly and regrettably, imperfect).

Jackie has never shied away from his mistakes. Since The Young Master in 1980, Jackie’s films have ended with a bloopers reel in which he stumbles over his lines, misses his mark, or crashes to the ground in a stunt gone south. In Never Grow Up, Jackie applies the same spirit of openness to his life, proving time and time again why he’s beloved the world over: He’s honest, funny, kind, brave beyond reckoning and - after all this time - still young at heart.

©2018 Jackie Chan (P)2018 Simon & Schuster

Mr. Chan story.

it's one of my all time hero.
Sadly, I grow up eventually, but on His movies.
Thank You Mr. Chan

Good book

The story is well written & it is filled with insightful lessons from his life. Will be listening again !

great story

I loved the way he described his childhood and how he came to be. Not many famous people have his values.

loved

I loved and appreciated the honesty that was given in this book. Jackie's heart for his fellow man is inspiring. Thank you.

a very humble autobiography

I loved it. i found relatable life lessons and it's refreshing to see an autobiography where the individual displays and admits their flaws as much as their strengths. Jackie does well in showing his humanity and though not him, the narrator does well in relaying his sentiment in a simple but believable fashion.

The story is just as impressive as the training

I wonderful and colorful tale of the Hong Kong martial arts film by one of its biggest and well know stars.

I grew up wanting to imitate Jackie Chan. I studied martial arts and develop technology for digital movement learning using haptics.

Clearly not a perfect character, and owns up to his stories and faults as part of the narrative. Overall a great tale and any fan, martial artist, film industry insider will find plenty to chew on.

Unexpected and fascinating story!

Easy to follow life events. Narrator sounded similar to Jackie Chan. Even if you don't know who some of the famous people are who are mentioned in the story, it is still meaningful. This is not necessarily the case in other autobiographies.
The events of Jackie Chan's life and his philosophy are a surprise, especially compared to other celebrities. I really enjoyed this book!

...And the Oscar goes to... Vulnerability!

I’ve listened to many memoirs. This one takes the cake!

Initially I thought this memoir was a bunch of boloney. But Jackie Chan came thru.

To be honest, I’ve only watched two of his movies; ‘Shanghai Nights’ and noon. I had absolutely no idea what his back story was.

Don’t think twice about getting this book. It’s amazing!

Growing up a Jackie fan

I have been a Jackie fan since I can remember. My favorite part of a Sunday night was going with my father to the video store to rent a movie. My pick has always been a Jackie film. I felt a closer connection to the artist as a real person. Thank you for your Art

10/10

I am grateful to been able to get to know him through this. Definitely changed my perspective of him as a star to just another ambitious hard working person that has a lot of love to give. I’ve learned a lot and am grateful for the lessons, and perspectives he shares. Thank you to everyone that helped in the making. I don’t read at all but I finished this in 4 days lol so that says ALOT. Thanks audible.