Then Andrews spends an entire hour detailing everything about the filming of The Sound of Music, which was so incredibly fascinating! Loads of surprises there--and I will not reveal a single one. I just don't want to spoil it for you. The filming of The Americanization of Emily opposite her love interest James Garner and her work on Alfred Hitchcock's Torn Curtain opposite Paul Newman comes next, and then the filming of James Michener's Hawaii onsite in the islands opposite the Swedish superstar Max Von Sydow. So much, and I'm only 39 percent of the way in! Details about her personal life, too. Very much a worthwhile listening experience, and of course Julie Andrews narrates.
I have never listened to an audio book, but this one sounds like it would be very good. Julie Andrews has had an interesting life, to put it mildly. I saw her just recently, briefly, on TCM, co-hosting one of her movies, I think.
ReplyDeleteOh, I would have loved to have seen Andrews as a co-host on TCM. I want to see all of her movies now, especially The Americanization of Emily, Hawaii, and Torn Curtain. I could add to the list, of course.
DeleteYou've convinced me!! Adding to my (ridiculously long) audio wish list.
ReplyDeleteJoAnn, This memoir is pure enjoyment and a return to years past, as well as a reminder of all the movies Andrews starred in that I haven't seen. Will try to remedy that!
DeleteI've always admired Julie Andrews so much! I really enjoyed her memoir, Home, about her early years and didn't know about this one. Perfect for my Xmas list!
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