Waxing On
By Ralph Macchio
By Ralph Macchio
By Ralph Macchio
By Ralph Macchio
By Ralph Macchio
Read by Ralph Macchio
By Ralph Macchio
Read by Ralph Macchio
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$28.00
Oct 18, 2022 | ISBN 9780593185834
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Oct 18, 2022 | ISBN 9780593185841
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Oct 18, 2022 | ISBN 9780593627075
314 Minutes
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Praise
â[Macchioâs] down-to-earth writing style suits the behind-the-scenes tales and his heartwarming meetings with fans well⊠Macchioâs sweet, nostalgic memoir is as family-friendly and instructive as its inspiration.â âKirkus
âMacchio, star of 1984âs The Karate Kid, produces another feel-good hit with this breezy reflection on his experience making the movieâŠMacchio writes, âThe film is a prime example of when Hollywood gets it all right. It teaches and inspires through pure entertainment.â Fans will find this just as entertaining.ââPublishers Weekly
âWaxing On is a refreshing look into a film that touched our hearts and an era that defined so many of us. Through honest and witty reflection, the reader is plunged back into the unforgettable world of The Karate Kid, and the magic that happens when Hollywood is on point. Macchio shares his unique perspective with humor and humility as well as with surprising relatability. I was a fan before, but now I feel like a friend.â âBrooke Shields, New York Times bestselling author of There Was a Little Girl
âI love my fellow âGreaserâ, Ralph. But if Iâm being completely honest, Iâve never gotten over the existential pain of The Karate Kidâs ongoing success and relevance. What does that movie have that Youngblood doesnât?! Well, after reading Ralphâs fun and insightful recounting, I now totally get it. Long live The Karate Kid!â âRob Lowe, New York Times bestselling author of Stories I Only Tell My Friends
âA breezy read that disproves the clanky, âNice guys finish last,â cliche, but re-defines it as, âNice guys LAST.â This memoir will put you in the BEST mood, I promise.â âPatton Oswalt, New York Times bestselling author of Silver Screen Fiend
âRalph Macchio is ready to send the secrets of âThe Karate Kidâ to the mat once and for all.â
âNew York Post
âA loving tribute to an underdog story that still resonates, generation after generation.â âSalon
âMacchio covers all things Karate Kid, serving up behind-the-scenes dish about the making of the film, warm remembrances of those heâs lostâŠand lessons learned from a life in the public eye.â
âHollywood Reporter
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