{"product_id":"what-a-fool-believes-a-memoir-9780063357563","title":"What a Fool Believes: A Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* INSTANT \u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e BESTSELLER *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sweeping and evocative memoir from the Rock \u0026amp; Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Award-winning, platinum selling singer-songwriter Michael McDonald, written with his friend, Emmy Award-nominated actor, comedian, and #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Paul Reiser.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoobie Brothers. Steely Dan. Chart topping soloist. Across a half-century of American music, Michael McDonald's unmistakably smooth baritone voice defined an era of rock and R\u0026amp;B with hit records like \"What A Fool Believes,\" \"Takin' It to the Streets,\" \"I Keep Forgettin',\" \"Peg,\" \"It Keeps You Running,\" \"You Belong to Me,\" and \"Yah Mo B There.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his candid, freewheeling memoir, written with his friend, the Emmy Award-nominated actor and comedian Paul Reiser, Michael tells the story of his life and music. A high school dropout from Ferguson, Missouri, Michael chased his dreams in 1970's California, a heady moment of rock opportunity and excess. As a rising session musician and backing vocalist, a series of encounters would send him on a wild ride around the world and to the heights of rock stardom--from joining Steely Dan and becoming a defining member of The Doobie Brothers to forging a path as a breakout solo R\u0026amp;B artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterwoven with the unforgettable tales of the music, Michael tells a deeply affecting story of losing and finding himself as a man. He reckons with the unshakeable insecurities that drove him, the drug and alcohol addictions that plagued him, and the highs and lows of popularity. Along the way he relays the lessons he's learned, and that if he's learned anything at all it's that there's often little correlation between what you get and what you deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with unbelievable stories and a matchless cast of music greats including James Taylor, Ray Charles, Carly Simon, and Quincy Jones, \u003cem\u003eWhat a Fool Believes\u003c\/em\u003e is a moving and entertaining memoir that is sure to be a classic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael McDonald, Paul Reiser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dey Street Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/21\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.01lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.13h x 5.98w x 1.26d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063357563\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/25\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2024 pg. 99\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcDonald, Michael:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRock \u0026amp; Roll Hall of Famer \u003cstrong\u003eMichael McDonald\u003c\/strong\u003e's career encompasses five Grammys, countless platinum hits, and chart successes. After being an integral part of Steely Dan, McDonald was invited to join the Doobie Brothers as the band redefined their sound with McDonald serving as singer, keyboardist, and songwriter on numerous Top 40 singles. Throughout the '80s and '90s McDonald's solo career took off with a string of hits including \"I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near),\" \"Sweet Freedom,\" \"On My Own\" (with Patti LaBelle), and the Grammy-winning James Ingram duet \"Yah Mo B There.\" McDonald has performed with a who's-who of critically acclaimed artists, including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelson, Jackson Browne, Vince Gill, Grizzly Bear, Thundercat, and Solange Knowles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReiser, Paul:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Reiser\u003c\/strong\u003e is a comedian, Emmy Award-nominated actor, screenwriter, and #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author. Reiser has recently appeared in Netflix's \u003cem\u003eStranger Things\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Kominsky Method\u003c\/em\u003e as well as Hulu's critically acclaimed comedy \u003cem\u003eReboot\u003c\/em\u003e and Amazon's \u003cem\u003eThe Boys\u003c\/em\u003e. Reiser created and starred (along with Helen Hunt) in the long-running hit 90s comedy \u003cem\u003eMad About You\u003c\/em\u003e and has appeared in classic films like \u003cem\u003eDiner\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAliens\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eBeverly Hills Cop\u003c\/em\u003e franchise, and \u003cem\u003eWhiplash\u003c\/em\u003e. His latest film \u003cem\u003eThe Problem With People\u003c\/em\u003e, which he wrote, starred in, and produced, is slated to be in theaters early 2024. As an author, Reiser's \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling books \u003cem\u003eCouplehood\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBabyhood\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFamilyhood\u003c\/em\u003e have sold millions of copies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dey Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43774223646835,"sku":"9.78006E+12","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_2f38c245-c612-43d9-b7ef-25abbc067d4a.jpg?v=1757420628","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/what-a-fool-believes-a-memoir-9780063357563","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}