Reflections Beneath the Buckeye Trees By Antwone Fisher Now available

Reflections Beneath the Buckeye Trees By Antwone Fisher Now available


Antwone Fisher grew up in foster care, facing hardship and homelessness before serving eleven years in the U.S. Navy. He went on to become a celebrated screenwriter, author, and producer, best known for his memoir Finding Fish and the feature film Antwone Fisher.
Over the past three decades, he has written for major studios, published three bestselling books, and earned recognition from the U.S. Library of Congress National Film Registry. His newest work, Reflections Beneath the Buckeye Trees: Notes from a Life, continues his journey of turning struggle into hope.
With more than three decades in Hollywood, Antwone Fisher has written and consulted on sixteen major studio projects. His acclaimed film Antwone Fisher, directed by Denzel Washington, earned a Writers Guild nomination for Best Original Screenplay, won the Humanitas Prize, and was honored by the U.S. Library of Congress National Film Registry. His credits also include contributions to blockbuster hits such as Rush Hour and ATL.
Antwone continues to develop new work for film, television, and stage, bringing to each project his distinctive voice, depth of character, and truth-driven storytelling. His current project is the action thriller Trick Bag.

A powerful collection of personal reflections— written with honesty, depth, and grace.
From New York Times bestselling author Antwone Fisher, this deeply moving collection of reflections has already begun resonating with readers across the country.
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"This is a powerful collection of unforgettable essays that introduce, present, and carry the reader along through Antwone Fisher's remarkable life, a journey on which together we meet a series of wonderful individuals - these personal accounts are as arresting as they are beautiful. By the end, we feel as though we know Antwone."
— Elijah Anderson, Sterling Professor, Yale University
From film to memoir—on screen and page, the tale of me is told. In letter and image—yes—honest, true—pure and bold.
—Antwone Fisher

Antwone Fisher shares powerful lessons on resilience, hope, and perseverance, drawn from his storied life and acclaimed career in film and literature.
For legal reasons, Antwone cannot accept unsolicited scripts, stories, or films. Any such materials sent will be disposed of without review.
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Glenville House Press was born from memory—of a neighborhood, a people, and a way of telling stories that last. Founded by author Antwone Fisher, the imprint is devoted to publishing work that speaks with heart, preserves lived experience, and carries legacy forward—one story at a time.
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The hardcover edition of Reflections Beneath the Buckeye Trees: Notes from a Life is now available through Glenville House Press.
A deeply personal collection of reflections—written with honesty, depth, and grace—inviting readers into a life shaped by resilience, memory, and meaning.
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