• If You Would Have Told Me

  • A Memoir
  • By: John Stamos
  • Narrated by: John Stamos
  • Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,449 ratings)

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If You Would Have Told Me

By: John Stamos
Narrated by: John Stamos
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An Audible Best of the Year 2023 Celebrity Memoir Selection

This program is read by the author.

“...I love him, and I respect him, and I need him. We all do.” —from the foreword, written and read by Jamie Lee Curtis


If you would have told a young John Stamos flipping burgers at his dad’s fast-food joint that one day he’d be a household name and that, at the height of his success, he’d be living alone, divorced, with no kids, high on a cocktail of forgetting, he might’ve asked, “You want fries with that?”

John burst onto the scene in General Hospital, propelling him into the teen idol stratosphere, a place that’s often a point of no return. But Stamos beat the odds and over the past four decades has proved himself to be one of his generation’s most successful and beloved actors. Whether showing off his comedic chops on Full House or his dramatic skills on ER, pushing the boundaries on Broadway or living out his youthful dreams as an honorary Beach Boy, John has surprised everyone, most of all himself.

A universal story about friendship, love, loss, and the courage to embrace love once more, John Stamos’s memoir is filled with some of the most memorable names in Hollywood, both old and new. Funny, deeply poignant, and brutally honest, If You Would Have Told Me is a portrait of a boy who went from believing in Disney magic to a man who learns that we have to create our own magical moments in life.

A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.

©2023 John Stamos (P)2023 Macmillan Audio

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Loved it

A very honest and beautiful story about a journey in life. May the journey continue for many more years.

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Loved it!

Grew up an Uncle Jesse girl and that hasn’t changed! Loved listening to the audio book and didn’t want it to end. I smiles, I laughed and I cried. Love you John Stamos!! ❤️

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Loved it !

So happy for you John Stamos. You deserve all the happiness in the world. Sorry for the painful losses you’ve experienced. You’re an awesome guy and have a beautiful family.

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Great memoir

As a lifelong John Stamos fan, this was an entertaining and heartwarming glimpse into all aspects of his life. He deserves his happily ever after!

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Beautiful, simply beautiful

So we’ll written, entertaining and heartfelt.
You’ll be surprised at how well you DID NOT know John Stamos. And even more surprised by how much you’ll love him and appreciate his work after experiencing this book.

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Have Mercy!

Great book, great story. I truly enjoyed Mr. Stamos narrating this story himself and being able to make it come to life. The story is terrific, honest and captivating. Wonderful to hear honesty when he speaks of the amazing love and upbringing he had with his parents and still managed to stumble into alcoholism. Thank you for a terrific story of your life and God bless!

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A whole new appreciation for Uncle Jesse

My eyes and heart have been opened to John’s amazing accomplishments in his industry and love of family. He’s always been my “hall pass” but now I think I appreciate his heart as much as his gorgeousness 😊❤️

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Enjoyable and Thought Provoking

Listening to John narrate his memoir was really enjoyable. He is sensitive and deep, and I was on the verge of tears at times when I least expected it. His book resonated with me and I believe it will with you. Buy the book, you won’t regret it!

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Lovely memoir

This was a thoroughly entertaining memoir! I grew up watching Full House, so John Stamos will always be Uncle Jesse to me. However, it was wonderful listening to his stories about all the other aspects of his life, complete with amazing voices! I loved how important his mom and dad were in his life and how their influence shaped him throughout his life. This book had me laughing out loud & crying a few times. I liked it so much I might have to get the physical book as well. I recommend this to anyone who is a John Stamos fan.

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Wonderful Read!

Thank you for writing this, John. We need more people like you in this world. We love you.

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