Henry Winkler talks 'scary' experience of releasing new memoir

ATLANTA - Henry Winkler may be one of the most recognizable screen actors of the last 50 years — but right now, the Emmy winner is feeling the butterflies of a beginner. 

"This particular book – the adult writing about the adult and the growth to become – was scary," says Winkler. "My heart is in my throat! Because you don’t know how it’s going to be accepted."

Winkler is talking about his new memoir, "Being Henry: The Fonz…and Beyond," set for release at the end of the month. The book takes an in-depth look at the actor’s life and career.

"The book is about, ‘I was who I thought I should be, and I have learned to start the journey of becoming authentically who I am,’" says Winkler. "I’m still on that journey, but I’m getting closer."

Speaking of journeys, the actor and author is beginning the process of promoting the book, including a stop in Atlanta during the 32nd Edition of the Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. Winkler will appear at an author talk on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the MJCCA.

Asked about appearing at the festival, Winkler says, "It’s a wonderful thing to be there and represent my autobiography and represent my heritage. My parents escaped Nazi Germany … I literally did not have a family, because they were all taken to the camps."

For more information on the Book Festival of the MJCCA (and Winkler’s event), click here. And click the video player in this article to hear more of our interview with the screen icon.