Finding Fish

A Memoir

By: Antwone Q. Fisher

Narrated by: Thomas Penny

Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

Baby Boy Fisher was raised in institutions from the moment of his birth in prison to a single mother. He ultimately came to live with a foster family, where he endured near-constant verbal and physical abuse. In his midteens he escaped and enlisted in the navy, where he became a man of the world, raised by the family he created for himself.

Finding Fish shows how, out of this unlikely mix of deprivation and hope, an artist was born - first as the child who painted the feelings his words dared not speak, then as a poet and storyteller who would eventually become one of Hollywood's most sought-after screenwriters.

A tumultuous and ultimately gratifying tale of self-discovery written in Fisher's gritty yet melodic literary voice, Finding Fish is an unforgettable listening experience.

©2016 Antwone Q. Fisher (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers

Awesome & a blessing!

This was such an inspirational & wonderful book! What an incredible testimony! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us... You are amazing!!

Getting to share in Antwone’s life

This is a very good read. The tragic start of Antwones’ start and him coming full circle will keep you full of emotions. Sad to happy, mad to hopeful you will want to cry for all the right reasons.

great start to finish!

loved the narrartor! this is such an amazing story and so inspiring. the interview at the end is the cherry on top.

Memories were so depicted I could feel the sorrow of the author.

I absolutely loved from beginning to end. This is a must read for everyone. I recommend this book

Wow. Harrowing story.

The trauma and abuse he suffered as a child and still managed to build such a constructive, happy life. It’s amazing. Impressive. Great story. Narrator/reader delivers and excellent performance as well.

Fabulous!

Thank you Antwone Quentin Fisher for providing me with so much insight and validation.

Emotionally Charged Rollercoaster Ride

An excellent memoir with so much sorrow, poverty, abuse, tragedy, betrayal, sadness, loss, horror, hopelessness, and being lost, that due to perseverance, imagination, and determination led to being found, finding an identity, discipline, hope, joy, peace, happiness, success, love, kindness, marriage, and fame. A true ashes to riches of the many layers of life of an African American boy as a ward of the state to a genuinely successful man.

This book will not disappoint you.

I've requested that Audible obtain the rights to the unabridged version of this book over two years ago. I was so glad to see that my request finally came to fruition. I wish there is a way that Audible could notify someone that their request had been fulfilled. Anyway, this audio-book is a gem! When I first listened to it over 5 years ago, I was completely enthralled by Mr Fisher's story that I couldn't stop listening to it. Since then, I have suggested this book to many of my friends. If you like a good memoir, this one will not disappoint!
The story of Antwone Quentin Fisher is one of cruelty, submission, mental fortitude, self realization, and accomplishment. His story will leave you gasping in horror and exclaiming in excitement as his story is told. In the end, an interview with the author himself makes you feel as if an old friend that has returned home since you know of and understand his most darkest secrets. His telling of coming of age while in the Navy was spot on. I too had an experience in the Navy where I transformed from boyhood into manhood.
Don't be fooled by thinking that because you may have seen the movie, you know the whole story. The screenplay is just that; made for Hollywood. This book is raw emotion.
I highly recommend it. Enjoy,

Sad and sadly true

If you can handle the sadness and the "ugly" part of the foster care system, this story gives you details and some particulars of the foster care system and how one can survive and still become a decent human being. Hurrah for the armed forces when it can shape and sustain a young impressionable young man.

No complaints!

Such an amazing story and voice actor. He really brought this story to life.