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Ed Begley Jr.'s memoir of errors, environmentalism, and a life in entertainment

By Joe Donahue
Published December 4, 2023 at 11:33 AM EST
Book cover for "To the Temple of Tranquility ... and Step On It!" by Ed Begley Jr.
Hachette Books

Beloved actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. shares hilarious and poignant stories of his improbable life in his memoir "To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!."

The book focusses on his relationship with his legendary father, adventures with Hollywood icons, the origins of his environmental activism, addiction and recovery, and his lifelong search for wisdom and common ground.

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