I'm Your Huckleberry

A Memoir

By: Val Kilmer

Narrated by: Will Forte, George Newbern, Mare Winningham

Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

In this New York Times best seller, legendary actor and star of the acclaimed documentary Val shares the stories behind his most beloved roles, reminisces about his star-studded career and love life, and reveals the truth behind his recent health struggles in a remarkably candid autobiography.

Val Kilmer has played many iconic roles over his nearly four-decade film career. A table-dancing Cold War agent in Top Secret! A troublemaking science prodigy in Real Genius. A brash fighter pilot in Top Gun. A swashbuckling knight in Willow. A lovelorn bank robber in Heat. A charming master of disguise in The Saint. A wise-cracking detective in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Of course, Batman, Jim Morrison and the sharp-shooting Doc Holliday.

But who is the real Val Kilmer? With I’m Your Huckleberry - published ahead of next summer’s highly anticipated sequel Top Gun: Maverick, in which Kilmer returns to the big screen as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky - the enigmatic actor at last steps out of character and reveals his true self.

In this uniquely assembled memoir - featuring vivid prose, snippets of poetry and rarely-seen photos - Kilmer reflects on his acclaimed career, including becoming the youngest actor ever admitted to the Juilliard School’s famed drama department, determinedly campaigning to win the lead part in The Doors, and realizing a years-long dream of performing a one-man show as his hero Mark Twain. He shares candid stories of working with screen legends Marlon Brando, Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr. and Robert De Niro, and recounts high-profile romances with Cher, Cindy Crawford, Daryl Hannah, and former wife Joanne Whalley. He chronicles his spiritual journey and lifelong belief in Christian Science, and describes travels to far-flung locales such as a scarcely inhabited island in the Indian Ocean where he suffered from delirium and was cared for by the resident tribe. And he reveals details of his recent throat cancer diagnosis and recovery - about which he has disclosed little until now.

While containing plenty of tantalizing celebrity anecdotes, I’m Your Huckleberry - taken from the famous line Kilmer delivers as Holliday in Tombstone - is ultimately a singularly written and deeply moving reflection on mortality and the mysteries of life.

©2020 Val Kilmer (P)2020 Simon & Schuster

I'm Your Huckleberry

loved this book and brought me to tears, made me laugh and thoughtful on this man's journey through his extraordinary life. well written with vivid imagery.

"That's just my game"

Aww *heart goes pitter-patter* I truly enjoyed the stroll down memory lane with Val.

I’m Your Huckleberry.

Val Kilmers I’m your Huckleberry is a great read / listen. The way Val Acts Rights is very in depth genus no doubt and to hear his story is great. Overall 4 1/2-5 stars.

Enjoyed learning more about this great character

I have always enjoyed the movies he appears in & have seen stories about how great his acting ability is. This book is terrific & I enjoyed the fact that he is very down to earth. He is always open to advice & this just bolsters my admiration for him. A good listen for the Val fan & would recommend to anyone.

Great

Such a Kilmer yarn. Amazing listen for anyone at all. Get on it now!! Now

Wonderfully written and narrated.

Val Kilmer has had an amazing life. His depth of character and complex spirit makes this book inspirational in ways I did not expect,

Thanks for always being there doc, you are a Daisy

this is the third time I have listened to this it is that good I am blown away by your artistic abilities I'm blown away by well written how well spoken you are and how much you put into acting for everybody else thank you Val Killer! I will always love your characters. I feel like little pieces of you come out through every movie you've ever made again thank you! 😍

This is a great listen

If you’re looking for in-depth insight into the life of Val Kilmer this is partially it. Some things are topical, somethings are in depth. Where you wish he would ellaborate more, he doesn’t. Where you wish he’d just move on to the next topic, he doesn’t.
Overall it is a great listen. There were many things that I had no idea had happened in his life and people whom he had dated etc. he is very kind and it is well thought out. Narration is great and each narrator brings the depth to the area they are reading. (Will, I swear I hear Tandy narrating this) oh Farts.

Great memoir

I've always loved Val Kilmer and love him even more now. George Newbern did a GREAT job narrating!

This book and story are a gift for the soul.

I love this ! In every way. Masterful with words and story telling. It’s a spiritual experience. I always loved Val’s films. Now I love him even more. If only I could be as eloquent and poetic to describe how I feel. I hung on every word and I am lifted.