
Enchantment
The Life of Audrey Hepburn
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Narrated by:
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Kimberly Farr
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By:
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Donald Spoto
Tracing her astonishing rise to stardom, from her harrowing childhood in Nazi-controlled Holland during World War II to her years as a struggling ballet dancer in London and her Tony Award-winning Broadway debut in Gigi, Spoto illuminates the origins of Audrey's tenacious spirit and fiercely passionate nature.
She would go on to star in some of the most popular movies of the 20th century, including Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, The Nun's Story, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and My Fair Lady. A friend and inspiration to renowned designer Hubert de Givenchy, Audrey emerged as a fashion icon as well as a film legend. Her influence on women's fashion is unparalleled to this day.
But behind the glamorous public persona, Audrey Hepburn was both a different and a deeper person, and a woman who craved love and affection. Donald Spoto offers remarkable insights into her professional and personal relationships with her two husbands and with such celebrities as Gregory Peck, William Holden, Fred Astaire, Gary Cooper, Robert Anderson, Cary Grant, Peter O'Toole, Albert Finney, and Ben Gazzara.
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Critic reviews
"Spoto digs beneath the surface, giving readers strong images of both actress and woman, and he does so in way that is, like Audrey Hepburn, quite elegant." (Booklist)
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Amazing story of an amazing woman
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A beautiful biography
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lovely ;-)
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It is clear, concise and ordered. The book is a historical time line of things that happened in her life and her career.
This is great book to get if you are interested in some of the back story of her life.
(You learn things about this remarkable lady that are not common knowledge)
The narrator is beyond good as she unfolds a compelling look at one of the truly great people of the last century. She doesn't drag the text nor is she too fast.
I have been through this book a few times, and am satisfied with listening.
Well worth the money if you are looking for a peek into Audrey" life.
Audrey The Lady as ever.
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Enjoyed it very much. The show biz stories great, yes, but the character of the woman, revealed, was the most satisfying.
Splendid story of a splendid woman
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What made the experience of listening to Enchantment the most enjoyable?
I have always adored Audrey Hepburn; her style, grace and movies. However, I did not really know who she was and all she had been through until this book. There were many enjoyable parts in the book, but there were also many sad, heart-wrenching parts as well.What was one of the most memorable moments of Enchantment?
There were so many; her Oscar win for Roman Holiday, her strained, cold relationship with her mother, her not-so-happy marriages, the struggles endured for the birth of her 2 children, and her life-long friendships.What about Kimberly Farr’s performance did you like?
Kimberly's voice was very soothing and pleasant to listen to.Enchanting but turbulent Life...
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If you could sum up Enchantment in three words, what would they be?
Surprising, Remarkable, BalancedWhat did you like best about this story?
The story of Audrey's life was told in chronological order and so it was easy to follow.Which scene was your favorite?
The making of the movie "The Nun's Story" on location in Africa.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I did not listen to it all in one sitting. It was easy to pick up the story as it moved along.Any additional comments?
If you like Audrey Hepburn, you will like this audiobook. I thought that the writer managed to convey Audrey as a normal, caring and sensitive person. Although this is ultimately an uplifting true story of triumph and overcoming life's obstacles, I was surprised by the sad parts: her early life during WWII, her mother's coldness to her, the unhappy marriages, the many miscarriages she endured to have her two children, and the numerous affairs that she had while married. I enjoyed the audiobook as a whole, but the narrator's voice did tend to get on my nerves from time to time.A Hollywood Fairytale with a Dose of Sadness
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It's Audrey
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She was a very special human being.
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Beautifully told, encapsulating elegance.
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