Home CD: A Memoir of My Early Years
by Julie Andrews
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Author: Julie AndrewsReader: Julie Andrews
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Format: Audiobook, Unabridged
Published: 2008-04-01
ISBN: 1401388949
Publisher: Hyperion
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- ISBN13: 9781401388942
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Book Review: The sound of musing
Summary: 5 Stars
This audio-book is quite simply a pleasure & in truth I really cannot find fault with it in any way.
No doubt many will prefer the idea of the audio-book over the book itself simply to hear the authors motherly, soothing voice. If so then they will not be disappointed. Her diction is flawless & she is a superb reader with all the warmth & charm of an old friend having a quiet chat.
Add to this her style of writing whereby she is refreshingly honest. Like any families her's has contained members whose lives have been somewhat less than exemplary & at times a bit of an embarrassment, but she does not spare anyone's blushes,(including her own),. However at absolutely no point do you ever get the feeling that she has been spiteful, resentful or hurtful in her descriptions. On the contrary she continually seems to look for the best & even when this fails when faced by those who have just been plain hopeless, she tries to understand & forgive all weaknesses & never spares us the details of her own failings.
The level of detail brings her story to life & there are a multitude of fascinating insights & tales to tell. You feel you understand her far more than before.
The one point that remains strongest in my mind having heard this is the sense of good natured & down to earth humour that permeates every chapter. She is very witty & has a wealth of experience on which to draw upon.
In the end this is as close to having her chatting to you in the same room as you are going to get & you are left feeling that you have been in the presence of a warm, funny & utterly charming woman whose life story is well worth listening to.
Julie Andrews has long been a much loved & appreciated actress, singer & writer of no little talent & expertise and listening to her recount her early years simply helps confirm her in this position.
Whether you are a fan of long standing, a film/ music buff or simply enjoy well written autobiographies then I cannot recommend this set of CD's highly enough. At home is how you feel when listening & I guarantee that you will be impatient for the next installment once you have finished listening to this.
My review is based upon the earlier release from the US.
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