I'm Your Huckleberry

A Memoir

De: Val Kilmer

Narrado por: Will Forte, George Newbern, Mare Winningham

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

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.

Val vs the World

Loved it, great impact on a life well lived combined with adoration of the audience.

Good

I really enjoyed the things that Val shared. I have Always liked him as a person & most of his movies. I enjoy hearing about them & Val's experience during & after them. I hope He writes another book. I will buy it too. May He continue to Lean What God wants him to be & do. He has a terrific attitude toward life. and there is so much information and here I did not know. my favorite movies ghost in the darkness and Batman I enjoyed hearing about them the horror movies no I really enjoyed this book I'm not trying to give anything away in it. If you like Val Kilmer you will enjoy this book. He is just brilliant the way he sees life the words that he uses to write this book. May he be blessed I believe he already is..... I hope to see him and many more movies books or even a glimpse at some of his art 💕✝️

What a Life!!

Very much a playboy.... but who can blame them! He is a great actor and was so handsome. But no doubt he's lived and loved. May he continue to live such a life.!

Great listen!!.

Awesome and interesting insight into his life. I'm a Christian Scientist and appreciated him opening up about his beliefs. Much enjoyed!

Great Memories

Val tells his story with much honesty and respect. He remembers good times and the not so good times. As a fan of his work I enjoyed the telling of different projects that he completed

What a spiritual person

Having just one person read is better for me, having two makes it harder for me to focus

Oh, how delightful!!

How delightful to be reminded that it is OK and in fact, wonderful to be in love with humanity, with art, and with creation!! Inspiring and sweet.