At times disjointed with bits of information or anecdotes strewn at random, the book does, however, portray the perfect miss hepburn in a more realistic manner. With the outbreak of war in 1939, her mother thought they would be safer in holland than holland park, but although they survived the german occupation, the experience left its physical and emotional scars. But the life she lived was fascinating, even inspirational, as revealed in enchantment. I never realized how many problems she had during her life and during her career as. Donald spotos book elaborates on the source of this magic and mystery, and the real audrey hepburn is even more beautiful and loveable than the public persona. But when she was five, her father deserted the family. Audrey hepburn reading a book on the set of breakfast at tiffanys, 1960. Richard delia while her name is synonymous with elegance, style and grace, this poignant, funny and deeply moving biography reveals the private audrey hepburn and invites readers to. Cecil beaton, who dressed them both, found the older hepburn to be the egomaniac of all time, whereas the younger one possessed, he. Straightforward, informative biography of the silver screens fairest lady by veteran celebrity chronicler spoto marilyn monroe, 2001, etc. No other film actress was so revered inspired and inspiring both for her on. Hepburns role as holly golightly in breakfast at tiffanys 1961 made the elegant waif one of the centurys style icons.
Audrey hepburn in breakfast at tiffanys film adaptation of truman capotes masterpiece of. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The life of audrey hepburn new ed by spoto, donald isbn. Enchantment the life of audrey hepburn donald spoto. The enchantment of audrey hepburn audrey hepburn reading. Enchantment by donald spoto 2007, paperback, reprint i like to read about audrey hepburn and the book was interestig for me. I never realized how many problems she had during her life and during her career as an actress.
Recognised as a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the american film institute as the thirdgreatest female screen legend in golden age hollywood, and was inducted into the international best dressed list hall of fame born in ixelles, brussels. It talks about her life, and all thats necessary in any biography, but i found i was just reading the authors inquiry on why everyone loves her. Over the course of her extraordinary life and career, audrey captured hearts. Books on katharine hepburn and audrey hepburn books. So, recently ive been listening to the audio version of this book, enchantment. As for the book i have enchantment by donald spoto in a hard cover and i like it better. Enchantment book bellingham public library bibliocommons. Because of this biography, ive watched countless classic movies, mostly with audrey hepburn, but also her costars movies if i liked their acting. The life of audrey hepburn book online at best prices in india on.
Born to an unaffectionate dutch baroness and an emotionally distant british layabout who abandoned the family in her youth, audrey kathleen hepburnruston was raised in belgium and arnhem, holland. The life of audrey hepburn paperback june 1 2007 by donald spoto author 4. Enchantment while her name is synonymous with elegance, style and grace, this poignant, funny and deeply moving biography, reveals the private audrey hepburn and invites readers to fall in love with her all over again. To me, this book was in the majority of all audrey hepburn biographys. The book will be thoroughly enjoyed by those who love audrey hepburn but for those who have lesser feelings will find this a flawed piece. See all 12 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Enchantment audiobook by donald spoto rakuten kobo. The life of audrey hepburn has 6 available editions. The life of audrey hepburn 9780099487043 by spoto, donald and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Though veteran celebrity biographer donald spoto has largely relied on previously published materials, its the way he uses the information infusing it with passion for and knowledge of his subject that makes this book. Her name is synonymous with elegance, style and grace. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read enchantment. Sharon stone delivers an offthewall rendition of snow white and the seven dwarfs the tale by the brothers grimm, retold by richard hack. If katharine hepburn and audrey hepburn ever met, the encounter has gone unrecorded in two new biographies of the namesake stars, who probably had less in common than joan crawford and broderick crawford.
Access free enchantment the life of audrey hepburn donald spoto enchantment the life of audrey hepburn donald spoto. While her name is synonymous with elegance, style and grace, this poignant, funny and deeply moving biography, reveals the private audrey hepburn and invites readers to. Born in brussels in 1929, audrey hepburn was the daughter of a british father and a dutch baroness. I was impressed by his extensive research, how he showed the reader a complete woman i refer to spotos book about marilyn monroe, which i read in 2001, how she became.
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Barry pariss encyclopedic audrey hepburn appeared in 1996, alexander walkers astute audrey in 1994, and diana maychicks chatty intimate portrait in 1993 just to mention donald spotos immediate predecessors. Audrey hepburn reading book in library scene set replicating new york public library in breakfast at tiffanys, 1961 bookmania. The life of audrey hepburn, author donald spoto chronicles her rise to stardom something he said she never really wanted. I watched two of ms hepburn s movies, my fair lady and breakfast at tiffanys, as a teenager and was blown away by audrey hepburn s grace and beauty.
Audrey hepburn and gregory peck on the set of oscar winning roman holiday, rome, 1953. Audrey hepburn performs selections from her grammy award winning enchanted tales adapted by mary sheldon. The first book i read by this author was very exciting. Spoto is a very detailed writer, and i read this book in about four days three days only at night for half an hour and the third day for half a day. The life of audrey hepburn by donald spoto in chm, doc, txt download ebook. John ritter tells the story of jack and the beanstalk. The life of audrey hepburn by donald spoto at indigo. Luca dotti is the younger son of audrey hepburn and new york.
Carole lombard and the mystery of flight 3, and five other books. Hepburn s role as holly golightly in breakfast at tiffany. Beaton was better equipped temperamentally to spot the first type, but readers of william j. Wikimedia commons audrey hepburn is a biographer s dream and nightmare simultaneously.
I watched two of ms hepburns movies, my fair lady and breakfast at tiffanys, as a teenager and was blown away by audrey hepburns grace and beauty. Over the course of her extraordinary life and career, audrey hepburn captured hearts around the world and. While her name is synonymous with elegance, style and grace, this poignant, funny and deeply moving biography, reveals the private audrey hepburn and invites readers to fall in love with her all over again. He has appeared on national broadcast programs and his byline has appeared in the wall street journal among other publications. The life of audrey hepburn by donald spoto cannonball read alabamapink. The best audrey hepburn books in my honest opinion. Listen to enchantment the life of audrey hepburn by donald spoto available from rakuten kobo.
Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Hepburns role as holly golightly in breakfast at tiffany. While her name is synonymous with elegance, style and grace, this poignant, funny and deeply moving biography. Donald spoto a portrait of the acclaimed actress follows audrey hepburn from her youth in nazioccupied europe, through her rise to stardom in some of the eras most popular films, to her dedication to unicef. Over the course of her extraordinary life and career, audrey hepburn captured hearts around the world and created a public image that stands as one of the most recognizable and beloved in recent memory.
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