{"product_id":"9780008711238","title":"From Under the Truck: A Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e'A candid, rollicking read…roars with honesty, chaos, self-awareness, literary ambition and drunken benders.' – The Times \u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eA unique and audacious memoir, by turns affecting, funny. uncanny and unforgettable. This is a memoir like no other. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cem\u003eIt claws at me with its long, thin nails. \u003c\/em\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cem\u003eI wince as I hear my parents inside the house fighting, but with the whinnying of the horses so loud, I can't be sure it's them or the dogs or the wolves, whose cages I'll have to clean soon. Even with the sound of the leaves in the trees, the cold grass on my back, there's the strange feeling that all the oxygen in the world is drifting in a direction away from me. Rain is coming though. It isn't here yet, but I can feel it's coming. \u003c\/em\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeaving a latticework of different strands, moving back and forth through time, Josh Brolin captures a life marked by curiosity, pain, devotion, kindness, humor. He recounts an unconventional childhood spent on a ranch in Paso Robles, California, far from the glamour of Hollywood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a child he was surrounded by the wolves, cougars and other wild animals gathered by his fearless and explosive mother, Jane Agee Brolin. Her tragic early death haunts this book, and the force of her unforgettable personality is felt throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe also brings to life his career in the film industry – from his breakout role in \u003cem\u003eThe Goonies\u003c\/em\u003e to the curious set of \u003cem\u003eNo Country for Old Men\u003c\/em\u003e – documenting his professional and personal ups and downs with unflinching honesty. He shares insights into relationships, addiction, love and fatherhood, while letting the white space in between words speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Under the Truck\u003c\/em\u003e is an audacious and riveting memoir from a born writer that will stay with you forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his autobiography, Brolin paints a vivid picture of his life, from his early days surrounded by wild animals to his rise in the world of acting. His memoirs are a rich exploration of his personal and professional journey, filled with insights into the art of performing and the culture of the entertainment industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Sam Kashner (Life isn't everything), Matthew Mcconaughey (Greenlights), Rob Lowe (Stories I Only Tell My Friends), Christie Brinkley (Uptown Girl), and Chelsea Handler (Uganda Be Kidding Me).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Josh Brolin, Read by Josh Brolin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889194225813,"sku":"9780008711238","price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008711238_fa6f91b3-1834-4580-b5b0-87a0fa72cc72.jpg?v=1776888450","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008711238","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}