Home: A Memoir of My Early Years by Julie Andrews Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Home: A Memoir of My Early Years
Book Review: BEAUTIFUL, REVEALING
Summary: 5 Stars
For anyone on this planet, Julie Andrews - certainly her voice, well-known via SHREK - and her face (Princess Diairies, all the way back to Mary Poppins) - has reigned forever as one of our most identifiable and beloved cultural icons. It seems as if she has always been part of our lives, singing in that impossibly clear soprano, smiling to lift spirits, and always a touch regal. This book, which is exquisitely written, no muss, no fuss, and quite humble, is spellbinding in what it reveals about this other-wordly performer. From less than humble beginnings, this none-too-confident creature lived through her share of heartache, discovery, parental abuse and challenges - and emerged, truly, a star. To me, this book is a testament to the gifts we are given, and to find ways always to nurture those gifts, despite the obstacles life sets in our way. The characters here shine as vividly as any in a movie - and the final pages make you ache for the sequel (please, Julie, write it!) Much more than a show=biz expose, this book evokes times and places with specific recall, drawing you into an ever-exanding life. It's a real treasure.Book Review: A stunning book!
Summary: 5 Stars
A stunning book by a stunning person. Beautifully written which is touching yet brutally honest. I for one cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel. Read this book from cover to cover in 2 days flat and shall definately re-read it again. A true Hollywood icon.Book Review: Home: A Memoir of My Early Years
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great read about Julie Andrews' early years. I hope she follows it up with a book about her later years. Book Review: An Amazing Experience
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow, this is really worth while keeping a copy. Especially if you are a Julie Andrews fan like me. What a life she has had and such an inspiration for all ages, crossing many hurdles to get where she is today. Written from the heart,I only hope this is not the only book she writes about her life, as I will be waiting eagerly for the next one.Book Review: June Nolen author of In Reverse Time
Summary: 5 Stars
I share my love and admiration of Julie Andrews with millions. We all loved Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music and Victor Victoria. The music from those movies stays with me and I find myself humming My Favorite Things when I'm scared. Her early years were difficult to say the least but was a great contribution to honing her craft. I listened to her beautiful voice on the radio in 1962, still in high school, while I did the supper dishes. I remember hearing her name but at that time didn't really know who she was. Only that she was from England.
She is so versatile and her precise lovely manners always come across. Watching her in a skit with Carol Burnett brings out a different part of her. One that we all can relate to. Her stories of growing up give us just that. I throughly enjoyed this book, getting to know Ms. Andrews a little better; and even though I may never see her in person, she's a real person to me and not just a character in a film. And that's meant to be a compliment. I wish her the best in anything and everything she wishes.