Book Review: If You Would Have Told Me

We think we know John Stamos. The beloved actor of television (Full House, ER, General Hospital), film, and Broadway grew up in front of the cameras and drummed his way into our hearts as an honorary Beach Boy. In a candid memoir, readers can peek into the heart of this familiar face. It's a rollicking insider look at Hollywood, fame, fortune, and failure. It's a tender treaty on love, friendship, and fatherhood. Throughout it all, Stamos maintains a sense of wonderment captured in the title If You Would Have Told Me.

This autobiography was released on October 24, 2023, from Henry Holt and Company.

My wife and I listened to John narrate his story while driving on our vacation. I very much enjoyed hearing about his life, especially from the man himself. I would strongly recommend the audio book.

I have always been a fan of his, and it was so nice to hear about a celebrity who had a normal, healthy upbringing and who genuinely has cultivated a good network of friends in the business. His stories come across as honest, funny and a bit self-deprecating too. There is also some sadness in there as well (like when his good friend Bob Saget passed). John offers positive, uplifting advice to readers as well.