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.

Stellar storytelling

I loved reading such an intimate recount of Martin’s and Emilio’s life. And how their relationship blossomed through working together on The Way.

Great stories and reflections told from the heart.

Would you listen to Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son again? Why?

Yes, I would.

I have been a long time Martin Sheen fan, so I was happy to hear him and his son tell stories about their lives.This audio book also tells about the creative process and problems they had while filming the movie, "The Way." It caused me to rent the DVD, "The Way," and I fully enjoyed it knowing the creative process that went into it.

EXTREMELY EXCELLENT

Ramon (Martin)and Emilio thank you so much for a beautiful story of overcoming, persevering ,reconnecting, understanding and LOVE. A family's journey through generations of unconditional love and respect. I loved it all the more hearing it in your own voices.
God-bless you and your family.💞

Performance

Martin Sheen is an amazing narrator, he is a supreme storyteller. He really adds to the story.

Touching, moving, inspiration at it's best

I loved learning about this ... both as individuals and each other and about the movie. I LOVED THE MOVIE and it made me want to do the El Camino for our 25th anniversary.

Love love love this book

So sad to finish my book , I want to hear more of their amazing life , I am going to miss listening to them on my walks

Interesting story

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

The father and son

What did you like best about this story?

honest and written well

Which character – as performed by Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez – was your favorite?

themselves

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

it was all good

Any additional comments?

If there was a bit more editing, the story would have moved along a bit faster. It did drag in parts but the book was very good.

To know another is to know yourself better

This is a fascinating book about family, love and keeping to your vision. It is not easy to raise a family and we learn another viewpoint from a garner and son. This book is full of wonderful and honest perspective. Would recommend to anyone. It is informative, entertaining. and insightful.

What a beautiful book!!

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

It's a story about profound love and real lives. It reminds me of the connection that I have with my family and makes me wonder about causes and effects. It's not always easy to be wise amidst the confusing times we live in but I am glad there are testimonies such as this from fellow journeyers that help light the way.

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

The best is when they talk about their respective fathers as opposed to talking about themselves. It's fascinating.

Which character – as performed by Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez – was your favorite?

Still trying to decide.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Faith of our fathers.

Any additional comments?

Love is the key.

Wow! Defiantly worth the listen.

I'm not sure what I expected? What I got was a beautiful, loving, real life story of a father and son and the challenges they faced together. It's not a celebrity memoir, it's life.