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Antwone Quenton Fisher

Finding Fish

Antwone Quenton FisherNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2001

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Antwone Quenton Fisher

Finding Fish

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Cleveland, Ohio • 1960s

Theme
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Finding Fish by Antwone Fisher is a memoir that begins in Cleveland in 1959, recounting Fisher's life from his birth to problematic parents, through a troubled childhood with foster parents, to adulthood where he joins the navy and eventually becomes a successful Hollywood screenwriter and finds personal happiness. The book addresses abuse, neglect, and perseverance through adversity.

Emotional

Inspirational

Challenging

Melancholic

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

5,936 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Antwone Quenton Fisher's memoir Finding Fish is generally praised for its emotional depth and raw honesty, offering a powerful personal narrative that captivates readers. Critics appreciate Fisher's resilience and storytelling. However, some feel the narrative pace can be uneven and occasionally overwhelming. Overall, it's an inspiring and thought-provoking read that sheds light on overcoming adversity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Finding Fish?

Readers who enjoy Finding Fish by Antwone Quenton Fisher are likely drawn to poignant memoirs about overcoming adversity. Fans of works like The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls or A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer will appreciate Fisher’s powerful narrative of resilience and self-discovery.

4.4

5,936 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Cleveland, Ohio • 1960s

Theme
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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