Jackie Chan is a martial artist, actor, film director, producer, stuntman, and philanthropist. He has appeared in over 150 films, including Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon, Kung Fu Panda, and The Foreigner.
"The legendary action star gets candid telling his life story – in
particular, recounting his many brushes with death both on and off
screen. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a Hollywood memoir with this
much blood and (broken) bone. Chan’s stories are too fascinating to
ignore." —Entertainment Weekly
"This life story, as told in the star's impossibly colorful memoir
Never Grow Up, (Gallery Books, 333 pp., 3 stars out of four), would
have Charles Dickens speed-dialing Chan's film agent for movie
rights—with tales of Chan's impoverished youth (from age 6,
enrolled in the abusive China Drama Academy), lost loves, undying
ambition fueled by his insecurity over his upbringing, true bravery
and eventual glory." —USA Today
"Like Chan's best films, his memoir is engaging and
entertaining." —Shelf Awareness
"The book is definitively warts (and cracked skulls and broken
bones and gallons of blood) and all… but Chan also reveals a
soulful, thoughtful side—just one you wouldn't want to mess
with." —Kirkus Reviews
"Undeniably fun... winningly upbeat... it provides a heck of a lot
of entertainment." —Publishers Weekly
"This is a worthy addition to library collections not only because
of Chan’s worldwide fame but also for the value of a non-Western
Hollywood success story." —Booklist
"With 200-plus films, an honorary Oscar, and countless mind-blowing
stunts to his credit, the martial arts master reflects here on his
remarkable acting career. Chan shares how through the ups and
downs, he was able to keep his grace, poise, and
humility." —CBS Watch! Magazine
"A legendary life, with many fascinating stories waiting for you to
discover." —Jet Li
"I was always a big fan of Jackie and working with him was like a
dream come true. His innovative and creative ability was
unmatched." —Chris Tucker
"Jackie reminds me to make every summer count and to think with my
heart, he leads by example and lights the way." —Adrien
Brody
"Working with Jackie Chan is maybe the most fun I've ever had
working on movies." —Owen Wilson
"Jackie Chan is one of the great and iconic movie stars of our
time." —Jeffrey Katzenberg
"Jackie Chan is my favorite person to duet with." —Kenny G
"If you’re a fan of Jackie and even if you’re not, it’s a great
look at the man’s life and the entertainment industry. And he is
brutally honest, which is refreshing from someone in his
field." —Red Carpet Crash
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