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Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son

By: Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Hope Edelman
Narrated by: Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez
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In this remarkable dual memoir, film legend Martin Sheen and accomplished actor/filmmaker Emilio Estevez recount their lives as father and son. In alternating chapters—and in voices that are as eloquent as they are different—they narrate stories spanning more than 50 years of family history, and reflect on their journeys into two different kinds of faith.

At 21, still a struggling actor living hand to mouth, Martin and his wife, Janet, welcomed their firstborn, Emilio, an experience of profound joy for the young couple, who soon had three more children: Ramon, Charlie, and Rene. As Martin’s career moved from stage to screen, the family moved from New York City to Malibu, while traveling together to film locations around the world, from Mexico for Catch-22 to Colorado for Badlands to the Philippines for the legendary Apocalypse Now shoot.

As the firstborn, Emilio had a special relationship with Martin: They often mirrored each other’s passions and sometimes clashed in their differences. After Martin and Emilio traveled together to India for the movie Gandhi, each felt the beginnings of a spiritual awakening that soon led Martin back to his Catholic roots, and eventually led both men to Spain, from where Martin’s father had emigrated to the United States.

Along the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage path, Emilio directed Martin in their acclaimed film, The Way, bringing three generations of Estevez men together in the region of Spain where Martin’s father was born, and near where Emilio’s own son had moved to marry and live.

With vivid, behind-the-scenes anecdotes of this multitalented father’s and son’s work with other notable actors and directors, Along the Way is a striking, stirring, funny story—a family saga that listeners will recognize as universal in its rebellions and regrets, aspirations and triumphs. Strikingly candid, searchingly honest, and full of the immediacy and warmth that can only be added by the authors reading their story in their own voices, this heartfelt portrait reveals two strong-minded, admirable men of many important roles, perhaps the greatest of which are as father and son.

©2012 Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

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Powerful messages

I grew up watching Emilio Estevez and Martin Sheen movies so when I learned they wrote a book together I was very keen to see what they got up to. The recounts of their times making some of the movies I love are brilliant but I was not expecting the additional delight in the powerful messages delivered by the father and son actors. They touch on their relationships, fatherhood, depression, alcoholism, and many more aspects that they dealt with to become the men they are today. This book was a pleasure to ingest and I hope to read it again. Bravo.

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A gem

I really enjoyed this dual autobiography.
Brilliantly written and narrated by authors
Having walked The Way 3 times it was so interesting to me. I’ve of course rewatched many of their movies since finishing the book.

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An absolute blessing to listen to.

I loved every bit of this book and was sad to see it end. The openness and honesty in sharing their journey was beautiful. I appreciated it and felt I was sitting at my table talking to Emilio and Martin.

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Beautiful!

Beautiful! Wonderfully written and narrated. Such a genuine colourful story, so enjoyable and thought provoking.

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Best bio in 2020

You will get 2 stories for the price of one here...fascinating and compelling...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! PLEASE DONT PUT IT OFF

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Uplifting!

A warm and uplifting story of family, faith and community. I've always admired Martin Sheen and love him even more after listening to this audiobook. And Emilio's perspective on family and love was so touching and honest.

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Phenomenal!

Love that they both read their own parts, it makes it that much more gripping.

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Great book

Thoroughly enjoyed this book which delivered so much more than I anticipated. Must read for all

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simply beautiful

Having watched both actors on screen I was interested to hear their story. Beautifully written, Beautifully told, simply beautiful. Thank you for sharing your journeys gentlemen.

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brilliant

loved it, well written, well spoken. what more can I say Audible? ITS A GREAT LISTEN.

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