He didn’t read a book until he was 31, then a diagnosis led him to inspire kids with similar struggles
Before his fame on *Happy Days*, Henry Winkler faced immense struggles in school, which severely impacted his self-esteem. For years, his difficulties were misinterpreted by his family as simple laziness, not a genuine learning challenge. He was frequently called “lazy” and “stupid” by his parents, who believed in strict academic discipline. This led to him…