Stacy's Reviews > Ava: My Story

When I first started the book, I found it very enjoyable, but about halfway into it, I became bored. It starts out making the reader feel as if they have just sat down with Ava, and she begins to tell all about her life, the kind where you only get a little at a time and can't wait until the next visit. Ava was raised in a poor southern family. I believe she had the makings of a good woman, but Hollywood seems to have a way of changing people. Even so, I believe she never lost her kind heart. She was a beautiful woman, probably one of the most beautiful in her day, even today. Even after being in Hollywood, she never seemed to become conceited , unlike many others. She also seemed to be lacking in confidence. The rest of the book tells of her failed relationships, her wild lifestyle and her career. Though she was raised a southern belle, Ava Gardner was no lady! I believe she could make a sailor blush. This autobiography was ok, nothing spectacular. ~~~~~~~Contains colorful language. If you don't like colorful, I wouldn't recommend.