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Finding Fish: A Memoir [Mass Market Paperback]

Antwone Q. Fisher (Author), Mim E. Rivas (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)


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December 3, 2002

Antwone Quenton Fisher was raised in institutions from the moment his single mother gave birth to him in prison. As a foster child, he suffered more than a dozen years of emotional abandonment and physical abuse, until he escaped and forged a life on the streets. And just as his life was about to hit rock bottom, Antwone enlisted in the U.S. Navy -- a decision that would ultimately save him. There, he became a man and discovered a loving family he never had. Through it all, Antwone refused to allow his spirit to be broken and never gave up his dreams of a better day.

A miraculous true story of one courageous man's journey from abandonment and abuse to extraordinary success, here is a modern-day, African-American Oliver Twist you will never forget.



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About the Author

Antwone Quenton Fisher is a producer and screenwriter working in Hollywood. His credits include the screenplay for Finding Fish, the upcoming Double "O" Soul starring Mariah Carey, and Trigger Happy. His latest project is Jelly Beans, which is being produced by Will Smith. He lives with his wife and daughter in Los Angeles.

Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: HarperTorch (December 3, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060539860
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060539863
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #597,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Relating to Antwon Fisher, January 1, 2003
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Ronald Cox (Upper Marlboro, Md United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Finding Fish: A Memoir (Mass Market Paperback)
I can certainly relate to Antwon Fisher's story, for I was placed in three different foster homes and suffered everlasting effects at the hands of a Reverend and his wife along with another foster home who maimed and tortured the children under their care. I also joined the U.S. Navy in 1984 after being in these homes and am currently serving as a Chief Petty Officer.

This story brings with it the breadth and magnitude of how a courageous young man fought the odds of a turbulent pass to become a success in life. The book is well worth buying and the movie will be just as exciting to watch.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finding Fish is extraordinary!, January 7, 2003
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Kelsey (Wisconsin USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Finding Fish: A Memoir (Mass Market Paperback)
Finding Fish is an excellent story filled with emotion. The life story of Antwone Fisher is moving, touching, and unforgettable. His story will inspire you to be all you can be, no matter what the circumstances are. It teaches you to love and believe in yourself no matter what, and it teaches you to love others. It would be hard for me to believe that there could be someone out there who was not the slightest bit touched by this book, not the slightest bit moved, or not feeling any compassion for Antwone Fisher. It touches everyone on some level or another, and is interesting until the very end! Finding Fish is a great book, and I recommend it with all my heart!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not only an inspiration..., March 1, 2003
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This review is from: Finding Fish: A Memoir (Mass Market Paperback)
Antwone Fisher was not just a movie it was an inspiration and something that I will carry with me for the rest of life. Seeing this movie more than three times and crying each time made me learn more and more each time. Mr. Fisher had taught me that when life gets hard you have to stay strong and as wise as you can because someday the day will come for you and you'll acutally get something good in return. The movie was great but the book is even greater. I'm not quite done yet but I'm almost there (I'm on four) and I have learned more things in the 3 days that I've been reading than in the 10 days I do at school. Even though Im only 15 knowing, learning, and reading about Mr. Antwone Fisher has made a real huge impact in my life because I understand that being black is a struggle, but some of the things that he went through a young child never should. And I just want to say thank you to Antwone for making it through his struggle and I want him to know that he has really made a lot of people including myself look at life differently. Thank You very much and I'm sorry that you had to go through some of the things that you did but god knew exactly what he was doing and by you telling your story you have changed peoples way of living and even thinking.... May god continue to bless you more and more each day and may you continue to pray... I hope that you realize that you are a life saver and a very strong blackman and I hope that you always keep your head up and never ever let it hang low.
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