Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son

By: Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Hope Edelman

Narrated by: Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez

Length: 13 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

In this remarkable dual memoir, film legend Martin Sheen and accomplished actor/filmmaker Emilio Estevez recount their lives as father and son. In alternating chapters—and in voices that are as eloquent as they are different—they narrate stories spanning more than 50 years of family history, and reflect on their journeys into two different kinds of faith.

At 21, still a struggling actor living hand to mouth, Martin and his wife, Janet, welcomed their firstborn, Emilio, an experience of profound joy for the young couple, who soon had three more children: Ramon, Charlie, and Rene. As Martin’s career moved from stage to screen, the family moved from New York City to Malibu, while traveling together to film locations around the world, from Mexico for Catch-22 to Colorado for Badlands to the Philippines for the legendary Apocalypse Now shoot.

As the firstborn, Emilio had a special relationship with Martin: They often mirrored each other’s passions and sometimes clashed in their differences. After Martin and Emilio traveled together to India for the movie Gandhi, each felt the beginnings of a spiritual awakening that soon led Martin back to his Catholic roots, and eventually led both men to Spain, from where Martin’s father had emigrated to the United States.

Along the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage path, Emilio directed Martin in their acclaimed film, The Way, bringing three generations of Estevez men together in the region of Spain where Martin’s father was born, and near where Emilio’s own son had moved to marry and live.

With vivid, behind-the-scenes anecdotes of this multitalented father’s and son’s work with other notable actors and directors, Along the Way is a striking, stirring, funny story—a family saga that listeners will recognize as universal in its rebellions and regrets, aspirations and triumphs. Strikingly candid, searchingly honest, and full of the immediacy and warmth that can only be added by the authors reading their story in their own voices, this heartfelt portrait reveals two strong-minded, admirable men of many important roles, perhaps the greatest of which are as father and son.

©2012 Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Kept My Attention

What did you love best about Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son?

Very personal and interesting.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son?

I learned a lot about both Emilio and Martin. I especially loved hearing about taking the kids on location and all the details about how they lived while there.

What does Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

So much more personal coming from their voices. I felt like they were both talking to me.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes!

Any additional comments?

I loved the movie and thoroughly loved the audio version of the book. Hard to stop listening.

Great great book!

I learned so much about Martin and Emilio. Hearing them tell their story was heartfelt. They are truly good people, love their acting and wish them and their family all the best. Highly recommend.

Insightful, honest, useful and fun

Best book I have read so far in 2020. Martin and Emilio are professional story tellers and reveal important lessons learned. They also describe the struggles and growth and their unique perspectives during the same timeframes. It is honest, heartfelt and will apply to most families. Now I must see more of their movies🤩Thanks Martin and Emilio.

Amazing

This is so much more than an autobiography. It is two people learning who they are as individuals and as father and son. Their openness can be an example to anyone who finds themselves on the journey of self discovery. Whether you listen/ read it as a biography or for self development I don't think you will be disappointed.

A guy and his dad

Great story about a guy and his dad, their relationship journey, and family. Spoiler alert: I didn’t expect getting a knot in my throat at the end. Love this family!

An open, honest look at life's paths chosen.

An interesting and often moving story from the other side of the film lens and how choices we make bear different perceptions depending upon whether you're the decision maker or abider. It's a story about growing up and maturing - even when you think you're an adult. I loved The Way and understand it even more deeply now that I have heard how and why it was written. Thank you, Emilio and Martin, for sharing your lives with us both on and off screen. Bravo!

Amazing, very heartfelt, honest and enjoyable

Awesome job with sharing your lives Emilio Estevez and Martin Sheen...
I had a hard time putting this story down, I felt like I was meeting them both and hearing about their lives

Amazing duo in litterateur

I was not at all let down by my expectations for this book. Both Martin Sheen and Emilio Esteves have an account of both of their perceptions and memories on experiences they both had together and as individuals in a way that made it feel so natural that you are a part of the past decisions that led them to where they are today. I came into the book intrigued by the idea of learning more about their relationship and came out having a sincere admiration for their honesty in the difficulties they faced as father and son. Beautifully written and expertly read.

AMAZING

I found the movie The Way on Netflix and of course being a huge fan of the family I was excited to read about their relationship....I read the book then learned they are the narrator s of the audio i got it and it was the best time i had driving to work and didnt even mind eing stuck in traffic. Thank You Ramon and Emilio...I learned a lot about my own relationship with my daughters.

Absolutely enjoyed

The story of a father and son is the most beautiful story. I very much enjoyed this