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

Great story

Tom Selleck has such a rich and familiar voice. Wonderful facts about his life and writing. Highly recommend.

I Guess The 90s Never Happened..

This was an amazing book with wonderful storytelling and interesting insights into the life and career of Tom Selleck...at least until about 1988. He dives deep into his early commercials and movie roles, along with his early years and athletic career. Of course, we learn a lot about his years as Thomas Magnum, but after that it's straight to the epilogue!! He led an entire franchise as Jesse Stone and it goes UNMENTIONED.. there is no talk of his famous role in Friends... there's no insight into his filming of Mr. Baseball and his experiences in Japan.. it's really weird. It's so detailed until 1988 and even covers movies he didn't even like.. then after Magnum it jumps right to the end and he talks a little about Blue Bloods. I wouldn't call this a memoir.. more like "My Early Years." That said, I really enjoyed it.. Just really wish he maybe backed off on Magnum and added more about his work in the 90s and 2000s.

Yes, just yes!

Fascinating story by a true all-around good man! I enjoyed every minute and didn’t and didn’t want it to end.

Wonderful and touching history

Wonderful and touching history of a man with great character. I am very impressed by his choices in life.

great having Selleck read

nice bio and explanation of main events in Sellecks life . Gives in depth understanding behind the scenes Magnum and commercials

Enjoyed this!

I enjoyed listening to the stories and lessons shared here. Now I want to go back and watch Magnum and movies again.

So true and touching. What an amazing man❤️❤️

I loved it all. Just sad I’m finished with it. I hope he writes another book. I hope he reads it to us fan again.

Mr. Selleck's Transparency

I truly enjoyed listening to this memoir. Tom Selleck gives off a feeling that you just connect with; like you've known him all your life. Very descriptive, with that regular, "salt-of-the-earth" guy feeling that comes from most Detroiters. Probably by way of his father's impact on his life, as Mr. Selleck had grown up in California for the better part of his life. 5 STARS, Sir!!

Be a brick layer

This book could have been much longer as far as I’m concerned. As a huge Selleck fan from my youth, I was hopeful that he would talk a tad more about Magnum and several of his movies. That is NOT a criticism of the book at all. Tom Selleck is a National Treasure as far as I’m concerned and this book was long overdue. Keep laying bricks!

Nostalgic

Magnum was my favorite show growing up, never missed an episode. Of course I fell in love head over heels with Tom Selleck too. I had a poster of him that was made for the volleyball team on my wall. I adored 3 Men & A Baby. He does such great work and his ethics show through. After listening to this, I’m going to go back and rewatch Magnum, all his movies & start Blue Bloods from the beginning. I never knew the story behind him meeting Jillie. Absolutely heartwarming.