{"product_id":"what-a-fool-believes-a-memoir-9780063357570","title":"What a Fool Believes: A Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* INSTANT \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER *\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sweeping and evocative music 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 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Paul Reiser.\u003c\/b\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 classic 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 celebrity memoir 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, \u003ci\u003eWhat a Fool Believes\u003c\/i\u003e is a moving and entertaining rock and roll biography that is sure to be a classic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unforgettable music memoir goes behind the hits to tell the story of a singular voice in rock history: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan: \u003c\/b\u003e Go inside the studio and on the road with two of the most influential bands of the decade, and learn the stories behind era-defining hits like \"What A Fool Believes\" and \"Takin' It to the Streets.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFame and Insecurity: \u003c\/b\u003e A high school dropout from Ferguson, Missouri, grapples with the unshakeable insecurities, drug and alcohol addictions, and the dizzying highs and lows of fame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e70s Rock Scene: \u003c\/b\u003e Step into the heady world of 1970s California, a moment of excess and opportunity, filled with a matchless cast of music greats including James Taylor, Ray Charles, and Quincy Jones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Singer-Songwriter's Journey: \u003c\/b\u003e Follow the path from rising session musician and backing vocalist to a Rock \u0026amp; Roll Hall of Famer and breakout solo R\u0026amp;B artist who defined a generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.96h x 5.29w x 1.03d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063357570\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\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\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcDonald, Michael:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\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","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Michael McDonald \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48351891554461,"sku":"9780063357570","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_652c5d83-42df-4353-a875-d18de1a61c40.jpg?v=1779983909","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/what-a-fool-believes-a-memoir-9780063357570","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}