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Doris Day: Her Own Story
Hardcover, 294 pages
Published
January 1st 1975
by William Morrow and Company, Inc.
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When I read in
She seems a little insane...or maybe it's me.
Mar 13, 2011
Polly
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Everyone who thinks they know Doris Day based on her movies. They don't!
This was the very first hardcover book I purchased. The bookstore in my small town had to put it on order for me, and so I had it very soon after it was released. I've read it many many times, and have extra copies in paperback that I lend out to friends.
I'm a huge fan of Doris Day, and this is the very best book written about her as it really has the inside scoop. It's the only book about DDay that had her full participation and endorsement. I will say that there are other books about her that...more
I'm a huge fan of Doris Day, and this is the very best book written about her as it really has the inside scoop. It's the only book about DDay that had her full participation and endorsement. I will say that there are other books about her that...more
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I liked this book in that I learned about a real person with real problems. I like getting behind the movie screen to know the person. However, this book just made me sad because her life was so full of pain and disappointment. I ached for her as I read it. So, it was good, but a bit depressing.
I gave this book a four, but it's more from an interest factor than from a well-written one. It was fascinating to see inside the actress's mind, but the writing was repetitive and awkward in places. Very interesting, though.
At the time I belonged to the Literary Guild book club and I went
on a run of celebrity bios. Day was always in the movies I saw
as a kid, things aren't always rosy behind the big screen.
on a run of celebrity bios. Day was always in the movies I saw
as a kid, things aren't always rosy behind the big screen.
I remember I enjoyed this book. She had to sacrifice a lot to become successful. Financially screwed by a husband (just like Debbie Reynolds).
I don't normally read bios, but I came across this in the library one day, and since I love Doris Day I couldn't help myself.
Her life seems so tragic. It's hard to believe that someone so cheerful naturally has had all this happen to her and yet she doesn't seem angry about it. She just accepts it and moves on. As a book it was interesting because I didn't know anything about Doris Day prior to reading it. However, I was looking forward to learning more about her relationship with Rock Hudson....more
Her life seems so tragic. It's hard to believe that someone so cheerful naturally has had all this happen to her and yet she doesn't seem angry about it. She just accepts it and moves on. As a book it was interesting because I didn't know anything about Doris Day prior to reading it. However, I was looking forward to learning more about her relationship with Rock Hudson....more
Interesting stories, but a little long and hard to get through at times.
Great Book on the Life of Doris Day
Good read about the singer/actress.
One of my guilty pleasures is reading celebrity autobiographies. People are just so fascinating! I enjoyed this one, Doris Day was very frank and honest I felt. Somehow it is always sort of interesting to know that people who look so sunny and somewhat perfect have challenges too. I could have done with a bit less on her legal woes but I am sure when that has been a big part of your recent life you would tend to dwell on it.
I read this book many, many years ago and would sincerely like to read a follow up (this one was released in 1975). It has always seemed to me that despite her disastrous off-screen life, Day found a healthy place for her to be--and I'm not just talking psychologically, making her one of the few mega stars to successfully withdraw from a lifestyle that has ground so many other into the dust.
Probably wasn't worth my time to read. About half way I skimmed through. Partly because she had such a terrible life. I mean really bad stuff happened to her and I guess her goal (as she states) and the way she gave it was she was trying to shock the audience and get rid of that goody goody reputation she had. Well, sadly it does that. Again I'm amazed at the stars' lives.
Jul 15, 2008
Natasha
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone who likes Doris Day movies
Recommended to Natasha by:
Lynn Nettesheim
I definitely enjoyed this book a lot. If you watch Doris Day movies you get an idea in your head of what she must be like as a person and think she has led such a wonderful life. In fact, she has struggled with more than anyone show ever have to deal with in their life! This book is very interesting and just amazing from cover to cover.
Who doesn't love Doris Day? What a life she lead. And she arrived supreme, regardless of the many adversities thrown in her way. Well written, doesn't bog down in details, just a quick overview of ups and downs. She's an amazing individual, strong, smart and positive. Excellent role model. Quick and rewarding read.
I love watching old Doris Day movies. She always has such a bubbly, fun personality, and this book was co-authored by her so it's a pretty accurate biography; although an old one. It was sad to read though what a terrible personal life she's had. Still a good read if you like Doris Day. I really enjoyed it.
Very interesting read. If you know enjoy Doris Day in the slighest bit you will enjoy this book. It is filled with nearly every aspect of her life, but is not boring like some biographies can be. it reads like a fun fiction book, keeping the pages turning. Her life entails so much more than i ever expected.
I really liked this autobiography. Although, it was written so long ago that it doesn't contain the last 15 to 20 years of her life. But I learned a lot about her that I didn't know. Things like her religion, abusive husbands, and movies she hated making. All in all, a very good read.
I was very much surprised when I read this book. For someone who made such sunny movies, her life off screen was difficult at best. But she is very much to be admired for her resilience. Good book.
I loved this book. I learned so much about Doris that I never knew. She is honest and direct and doesn't sugar coat a thing.
This was a wonderful book.
This was a wonderful book.
Very interesting lady! Don't think I'll ever see her movies the same way now that I know what her behind the scenes life was like.
Pretty dishy account - how else would we know that once a week she covers herself in Vaseline and sleeps on rubber sheets?
Easy, fast read. I was raised watching her movies. She is not the person the movies portrayed.
Such a fun and enjoyable biography about one of the great ladies of Hollywood.
a real trooper! and a Manson scandal!!
May 15, 2013
Christine
marked it as to-read
May 05, 2013
Emilia
marked it as to-read
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