The Complete Shirley MacLaine: Don't Fall Off the Mountain, You Can Get There from Here, Out on a Limb, & Dancing in the Light [Box set] [Paperback]

by Shirley MacLaine

Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Shirley MacLaine is an actress, author, and former dancer. Known for her portrayals of quirky, strong-willed, and eccentric women, she has received numerous accolades over her seven-decade career, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, six Golden Globes, and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Apart from acting, MacLaine has written numerous books regarding the subjects of metaphysics, spirituality, and reincarnation, as well as a New York Times bestselling memoir, Out On a Limb.

Reviews

[Sandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did not read all four of SM's books but I did read Don't Fall Off the Mountain and Out on a Limb. I think at the time I read them MacLaine was one of the first actors to write about her spiritual experiences. I lived in LA at the time and I remember that there was a lot of scoffing at her work. Numerous people did not take it seriously and attributed her 'outrageous' claims of mind-over-matter as being the product of an unstable batty babe (and in hollywood it's amazing how many claim to know 'fur sure' the truth about some star's life.) Personally I thought her writing a bit out there myself but then I started doing lots of spiritual work myself and I no longer think that. MacLaine is an interesting woman.

[Llynda Nairn · Rating 1 out of 5]

I've read them all. When I was very young they must have resonated with me. But I no longer like the books at all. I think Shirley has a wonderful imagination, is a most creative person, but to put forward her imaginings as real life events is dishonest. My apologies to Shirley in advance should she be reporting the truth!

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book borrowed from the Country Fair. Growing up as Shirley MacLaine. Her marriage to an American (white) man who lives in Japan. Her early years and the beginnings of her spiritual journey.