The Book of Sheen

A Memoir

De: Charlie Sheen

Narrado por: Charlie Sheen

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

For the first time, Charlie Sheen, the star of Platoon, Wall Street, Major League, and Two and a Half Men, writes the story of his extraordinary life in an unfiltered memoir.

“We can live the stories or hear about them later from others. I choose the former.”

Charlie Sheen should not be alive to write this book.

But in The Book of Sheen, the movie and TV star, who has defied the odds, finally presents his story, in his own words.

Charlie Sheen was born the third of four children to actor Martin Sheen and his wife, Janet. He grew up on film sets—from his father’s all over the world, to his own in Malibu. There he made ambitious Super 8s, with a roster of friends who went on to become household names themselves, including his brother Emilio, Sean and Chris Penn, and the Lowe brothers.

Sheen broke into movies in the 1980s, playing a hoodlum in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, a young soldier in Platoon, and an ethically compromised trader in Wall Street. But somewhere along the way, despite a successful transition to TV leading man in Spin City and Two and a Half Men, Sheen descended into a vortex of extracurricular activities.

Now sober, Sheen delivers a clear-eyed narrative of his highs and lows with humor, candor, and a vivid, captivating writing style that is uniquely his. The Book of Sheen reads like a far-fetched, overstuffed novel of Hollywood life—yet it is all true.

What a ride!

I am a fan of memoirs, and I’ve read many. Sheen has inked an indelible,
poignant work that is crafted with his unique style of witty quips, analogous flair and rich authenticity without over sharing. I absolutely loved The Book of Sheen and binged it in a day and a half!

If you’re a fan of the genre, check it out!
AliE ~ Northwest AR

Could not stop listening.

This is all around great. Nice to hear Sheen read it. Such a crazy life. This is up there with my all time favorite listens.

Great Book

I loved every minute of his story even the dark parts cause I could relate. love his humor.

Gratitude

Thank you for such a tender and authentic story. I went down that road and am grateful with help I too found my way out. 💜

If you didn’t love Charlie before, you will now.

Charlie is such an entertainer. I loved listening to him tell his story with humor and humble honesty. Well written, soooo good.

Winning!

Been a fan of Charlie Sheen’s work for a long time, but aside from the “Winning” stuff, never really knew much about his personal life. Definitely worth a listen/read if you’re a fan of Charlie Sheen.

An Unusual Force of Nature.

The first part of the book was such an unusual story. I loved listening to his voice. The tales of growing up in California. Stories about his family. I lived in L.A. for many years and didn't see the things he saw. I was too busy. And I always felt like a guest. Listening to the book it almost felt like maybe I hadn't really been there. And I'm sure I wasn't present as he clearly was. The writing and story telling was magical. And the writer is very witty. Midway through the book is a shift and he forays into sharing his good memories. He still has about ten volumes of great tales inside of him. But I got the impression he doesn't care to look back and isn't interested in "the past". It's amazing the way the red carpet has rolled out for him in his life. And more amazing that he seems entirely flippant about it all. As crazy as his stories sound, he comes across as incredibly sane. Unafraid and not overwhelmed. An unusual force of nature.

the honesty

i liked his raw sense of humor and the parts where he reminisced about filiming Platoon. That was great

Very Entertaining

A great listen about an actor you think you know everything about, you don't. The only bad thing I have to say is that it ended to abruptly.

Great Journey

I found this book of recovery and honest read. Knowing that each day is a journey this is a great example of how far you can push things.