Al Pacino explores fatherhood and sobriety journey in upcoming memoir, Sonny Boy

Al Pacino has recently explored fatherhood and sobriety journey in his upcoming memoir, Sonny Boy.

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, The Godfather star explained why he decided to write his memoir.

“I’m in my 85th year. When you get there and you start experiencing age, you understand why they do put things down. At least according to me, I’ve had quite a big life,” said Pacino.

The book reflected on his sobriety journey, which he believed was “one of many deeply personal anecdotes” in the forthcoming memoir.

“I’m surprised that I did say some of the stuff I said,” remarked Pacino.

The actor opened up about his struggles to deal with the harsh spotlight of fame and turned to liquor and drugs to cope.

“I started to forget things at a very young age — they called them blackouts, so I got nervous,” recalled Pacino, who has been sober for decades.

The actor shared, “I went to AA for a while. It's a great place, but it was not for me. That helped me.”

Addressing fatherhood journey, Pacino explained that it was “a transformative moment” in his life.

“It changed me for life,” he told the outlet.

Pacino added, “The idea that you're throwing your focus on other humans who happen to be your children … there's the love.”

Meanwhile, Sonny Boy, which is published by Penguin Press, will hit the bookstores on October 15.