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I'm Over All That: And Other Confessions
by Shirley Maclaine
by Shirley Maclaine
Shirley MacLaine has learned many lessons in her life, but probably her most all-encompassing one has been how to go out on a limb. Taking risks, expanding her awareness, traveling to the far reaches of the world (and beyond!)—These traits are all uniquely her.
In her latest memoir, MacLaine shares some of the conclusions she has reached, most especially about what she no longer spends time worrying or thinking about. In a conversational tone, with a wry sense of humor showing itself now and then, she spotlights the issues that still concern her, while sharing those that do not...and why.
Each chapter reveals them, and some of my favorites include: I Am (Almost) Over Watching the News; I Am Over Politics. It's Jazz, And I'm Over All That Jazz; I Am Over Young People Who Are Rude; I Am Trying to Get Over the Feeling That the World is Falling Apart; and I Wonder If I Will Be Over the Drama of 2012.
In the chapter on "news," she shares her thoughts on the entertainment aspect of news reporting. How the news is without any objectivity or perspective, but seems to be all about ratings. How it's all about who can tell the story in a more colorful or entertaining way.
Her chapter on rudeness (especially of young people) features a discussion of communication via technology, and how "niceness" is lost in the process.
Her fascinating insights into the 2012 issue and "magnetic reversals" kept me turning those pages.
What strikes me most about Shirley MacLaine, both in this memoir and in her others, is her determination to be true to her own quest, the journey that leads to answering the big questions in life. Her boundless curiosity, her sense of humor, and her generally positive approach to her investigations has kept me coming back to each book she has written. Because I'm sure she's not "over" seeking and writing about it.
Now that she's written "I'm Over All That: And Other Confessions," I now can't wait to see what she'll do next. Five stars.
In her latest memoir, MacLaine shares some of the conclusions she has reached, most especially about what she no longer spends time worrying or thinking about. In a conversational tone, with a wry sense of humor showing itself now and then, she spotlights the issues that still concern her, while sharing those that do not...and why.
Each chapter reveals them, and some of my favorites include: I Am (Almost) Over Watching the News; I Am Over Politics. It's Jazz, And I'm Over All That Jazz; I Am Over Young People Who Are Rude; I Am Trying to Get Over the Feeling That the World is Falling Apart; and I Wonder If I Will Be Over the Drama of 2012.
In the chapter on "news," she shares her thoughts on the entertainment aspect of news reporting. How the news is without any objectivity or perspective, but seems to be all about ratings. How it's all about who can tell the story in a more colorful or entertaining way.
Her chapter on rudeness (especially of young people) features a discussion of communication via technology, and how "niceness" is lost in the process.
Her fascinating insights into the 2012 issue and "magnetic reversals" kept me turning those pages.
What strikes me most about Shirley MacLaine, both in this memoir and in her others, is her determination to be true to her own quest, the journey that leads to answering the big questions in life. Her boundless curiosity, her sense of humor, and her generally positive approach to her investigations has kept me coming back to each book she has written. Because I'm sure she's not "over" seeking and writing about it.
Now that she's written "I'm Over All That: And Other Confessions," I now can't wait to see what she'll do next. Five stars.
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Oh, mine too, Shellie...I'll see anything with her in it, even a "lame" movie called Valentine's Day.
She has such an unusual mix of strength, silliness... and gorgeous too (actually still is.) Three Mules for Sister Sarah - and the one where she was the French prostitute. Irma La Douce? was it?
Yes! It's been ages since I saw either of these, but I remember exactly where I was when seeing Three Mules...At a drive-in movie in Sacramento, CA. Remember drive-in movies?
Yes - but I was really little. In the back seat peering over and watching when I was I supposed to be sleeping.There was one in Santa Rosa for awhile when I was in my 20s. That was fun.
Wonder why they stopped?
I just remember that they were there, and then they weren't. Do you think it was the economy? I know that the places where they once were here are now swap meets or Boomers.It's not like I don't enjoy the advances that we've seen over the years, but I do get nostalgic for things that are no more.
TV shows, even; which is why I'm happy when I find a DVD for one of the ones I loved.
