這是個小女孩的故事，母親灌輸她勤奮和誠實的價值。
這是個小女孩的故事，父親在她六歲時離家出走。
這是個兒童的故事，她在二次大戰時期成長，食物匱乏，貧窮缺錢，這滋味她永生難忘。
這是個少女的故事，她不但辛勤工作，也因命運之神的眷顧，被伯樂發掘，與頂尖的演員、作家，和導演為伍，由於他們的眼光和才華，使她終於出人頭地。
這是個演員的故事，她總是一大清早，約莫四、五點就起床，比其他人更努力，以彌補自己的不足。
這是個明星的故事，這明星看不到自己的光芒，只覺得自己太瘦，鼻子不夠挺，腳丫子太大。因此別人的關懷注意，只讓她感到榮幸、感激，因此她總是準時，總是背好自己的台詞，總是以禮貌和尊重對待周遭的每一個人。
這是個長大成人的女兒回報父親的故事。她尊重父親即使在她成名之後，依舊未與她聯絡的事實，這位父親雖然有二十年的時間未曾參與她的生活，但她依舊照顧他，直到他臨終。他的政治觀點也和她格格不入。
這是個傷心妻子的故事，她兩度對婚姻失望，部分是因為她無法弭平父親留在她心中的傷痕，這傷在她年幼之際，就讓她心碎。
這是個全心盼望家人永遠聚在一起的女人的故事，她愛她的狗、她的花園，和一盤簡簡單單的茄汁義大利麵（食譜請見第33頁）。這是個平鋪直敘的故事
──這正是我母親從未寫過她生活的原因，她認為她的一生太平淡、太簡單。
沒有醜聞八卦，怎麼能寫「好萊塢」傳記？她最後一位，也可能是最有良心的一位傳記作者貝瑞‧巴利斯（Barry Paris），就在她傳記的前言中寫道：「奧黛麗‧赫本既是傳記作家的夢想，也是夢魘。沒有任何女影星像她這樣備受推崇
──因她銀幕上的表現，和她銀幕下熱情的貢獻，啟發別人，也受到啟發。她深受影迷喜愛，幾乎沒有任何人對她有任何微詞。她最糟糕的作為，就是在一九六四年奧斯卡獎頒獎典禮上，忘記提及一同演出的派翠西亞‧尼爾（Patricia Neal）。她沒有任何不堪的祕密，也沒有什麼不可告人的言行。在她溫暖善良的表面下，隱藏的是更多的愛心和溫馨。」
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祕密
奧黛麗．凱瑟琳．赫本─羅斯頓離開我們近九年，我才動筆寫這篇序文。她曾是──或許我該說，她永遠是──我的母親。一九九三年一月廿一日，她去世後的第二天，我就開始寫作本書，然而卻花了近四年時間，初稿才成篇。
實際的寫作可能花了幾個月，但寫作前和過程發生的事，卻花了我一些時間。現在，我可以很肯定的說，任何失怙失恃的人，都能執筆成書，而人遲早總會喪親。我想這恐怕是我畢生所寫唯一的一本書，在寫作過程中，一周一周、一月一月、一年一年過去了，你可能會覺得靈感枯竭，但卻還不到「創作瓶頸」的地步，因為這本書寫的並不是你，而是世間比你更寬更廣更多的一個人！以我為例，這書談的是我的至親最愛，是帶我來到世上，在我掙扎求生之時，一次又一次拯救我的人。然而到頭來，我卻無力幫助她，無法拯救她。因此我只能不斷地翻揀這些文字，它們就像在我故事之河中的鵝卵石一樣，我希望這些光滑的石頭浮出水面，值得讀者花時間細究，不辱她在天之靈。我希望讀者了解真正有意義的一切，但我想要採取不會驚動芳魂的平靜方式。
有人說，人的器官各有不同的壽命，比如我們的肺，最聽話最有用，壽命卻最短，大約只能存活六十年。而腦部，我們所用到的部分不及其潛能的百分之十，因此也是最少發揮的器官，是我們最大的負債，壽命卻可長達一百五十年以上。在寫作本書期間，我卻發現了一個振奮人心的新事實：我的記憶會遠比這一切都長久。
遠在我死亡之後，或甚至遠在我的腦死亡之後──當然是遠在我肉身腐朽甚久之後（也因此我在猶豫死後究竟該火化，抑或用棋盤陪我土葬），我還會記得這一切……，以及所有的氣味。我闔上雙眼，在喧囂之中，憶起她的氣味：芬芳、高雅、安全、堅強，毫無保留的愛的氣息。我朝下俯視，看到她細緻的雙手，皮膚細薄，血管依稀可見，她的指甲圓圓的，細細的，乾乾淨淨。這就是曾經牽過我，抱過我，和我說話的雙手。它們撫愛我，牽我上學，讓我在害怕的時候緊緊抓住。唉，我多麼想念它們！我願放棄一切，只要能再一次感受它們撫摸我的頭髮……，在夢中。
究竟怎麼回事？我依然頭暈目眩。若你的母親是奧黛麗．赫本，難道你不會有這樣的感覺嗎？我母親在一九九三年去世，然而……，她依然無所不在：隨時隨地，在電視上，在錄影帶店裡，在雜誌上，在書店裡，在機場和公路的廣告看板上，在都市鬧區的公車亭裡，在我和每一個人的話語中，在我的字裡行間，在我的腦海──尤其自我開始寫本書以來。偶爾，她也會在我的夢中出現。
談到實際人生，她體重一百一十磅（五十公斤），身高五呎七吋（一百六十七公分）。
我們對她的回憶都是美好的，多麼幸運。它們留下輕柔的痕跡，就像陽光滿溢的空房間，溫馨滿室。它就在那裡，時而強烈，時而輕緩──是甜蜜和悲傷的完美組合，她的甜蜜，她的悲傷。
我為此書沉吟甚久──該不該發表書中內容，讓我苦惱不已。九年過去了，我已經學會接受它。我把這一切告訴讀者，因為沒有什麼好害羞可恥的，也因為它或許有助於其他人。
母親有個祕密。
我想她不會在乎我說出這個祕密。人在事後，往往能看得更清楚。所以，下面就是這個大祕密。
她一生哀傷。
並不是因為她的人生悲涼，所以哀傷，她的人生雖然艱苦，但卻美好。母親哀傷，是因為她見到了這世界孩童的遭遇。我想我們全都使她更加哀傷，沒錯，你，和我。並不是因為我們不好，而是因為我們幫不上忙。要不是她晚年參與聯合國兒童基金會的工作，我就不敢這麼肯定。現在我也在為兒童服務，我也感到哀傷。因此，此書也會談及這兩點：哀傷和兒童。這不是什麼了不起的組合，而是不得不然的組合。我想若你得知此事的全貌，你也會覺得哀傷。因此我不打算這樣做，免了大家對哀傷和兒童的全盤了解，但我會透露一二，恰巧足夠
不必擔心，你們依然可以微笑。微笑是歡笑的完美境地，你們也可能掉幾滴淚，但哭泣有益你們的眼睛和靈魂，它能美化一切。
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Audrey Hepburn is one of my all time favorite actresses. She was an amazing actress on screen and behind the scenes she was an equally amazing person. I really enjoyed this biography. It was a quick and easy read and I loved that so many photographs were included.
I have always loved Audrey Hepburn so of course I had to have this book. I grew to admire her even more while reading this book. Audrey's humility and capacity for forgiveness and love is remarkable. I loved how her son related how she refused to sit in first class on a plane. She felt she was no better than anyone else, so why should she sit in first class? Also, her ability to forgive her father and then care for him when he was ailing can be a lesson for all of us about the power of forgivene I have always loved Audrey Hepburn so of course I had to have this book. I grew to admire her even more while reading this book. Audrey's humility and capacity for forgiveness and love is remarkable. I loved how her son related how she refused to sit in first class on a plane. She felt she was no better than anyone else, so why should she sit in first class? Also, her ability to forgive her father and then care for him when he was ailing can be a lesson for all of us about the power of forgiveness. As beautiful as she was, she never saw herself that way. She felt awkward and that vulnerability makes me love her even more. I admire Audrey for her humanitarian work and her inner and outer beauty. I can only hope to be half the person Audrey Hepburn was. There is only one person I admire more than Audrey Hepburn-and that's my mom. This is a beautiful book about a beautiful person written in love by her adoring son. Great read for fans or for anyone that wants to learn more about this wonderful woman. ...more
I thought it was an ok book though she did have a fascinating life.
Please don't tell any of my guy friends that I read a book in Audrey Hepburn :-) I thought it was an ok book though she did have a fascinating life.
Please don't tell any of my guy friends that I read a book in Audrey Hepburn :-)
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5 An Intimate Look Stars What was truly captivating was the verbal interviews you hear, her voice, and how she felt about things. What was truly captivating was the verbal interviews you hear, her voice, and how she felt about things. I have always loved Audrey Hepburn and this documentary brought so many memories of how my own mother loved her and our conversations about all the films she had done. Amazon Video also is streaming Classic Audry films so you are able to see the films referenced in this documentary with new eyes. There are so many books available on Audrey Hepburn, Listopia has one. Audrey Hepburn Goodreads
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* * * * * A Netflix Review-‘Audrey’
I love a wonderful biography and this one just added to Netflix, in my opinion, is just that. It takes you from the
very beginning of this amazing woman, gives you insight into all she experienced and how it impacted the movie star, actress, mother, wife, fashion icon, and humanitarian she became.
* * * * * A Netflix Review-‘Audrey’
I love a wonderful biography and this
one just added to Netflix, in my opinion, is just that. It takes you from the very beginning of this amazing woman, gives you insight into all she experienced and how it impacted the movie star, actress, mother, wife, fashion icon, and humanitarian she became.
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A beautiful and touching book. Sean Hepburn Ferrer's deep love for his mother is evident on every page. He tells her story with dignity and respect
and offers a rare and intimate glimpse into her life. Audrey Hepburn truly was beautiful not only on the outside but also on the inside. "She really was like those characters you saw in the movies: emotional, courageous, delicate, romantic." (Sean Hepburn Ferrer) "God kissed her on the cheek and there she was." (Billy Wilder) "Is there anything more im "She really was like those characters you saw in the movies: emotional, courageous, delicate, romantic." (Sean Hepburn Ferrer) "God kissed her on the cheek and there she was." (Billy Wilder) "Is there anything more important than the survival of our species? Is there another
time in your life when love, care, tenderness, food, education are more important than in childhood?" (statement by Audrey Hepburn UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador to Members of the United Nations)
I love Audrey Hepburn with my whole heart. I grew watching Roman Holiday, calling it "the runaway princess". Audrey has always been a beacon of grace, love and warmth in my life. She is
so human and yet so exquisitely perfect in all of her movies. "What you saw and felt when you watched her on the big screen was not only the clever presentation of characters brilliantly written, directed, shot, and edited into a performance, but a clear view of a truly magical human being who deserves the warm f "What you saw and felt when you watched her on the big screen was not only the clever presentation of characters brilliantly written, directed, shot, and edited into a performance, but a clear view of a truly magical human being who deserves the warm feelings that still transport audiences worldwide today." Something I hate however, is how the world remembers
her, for the most part, as a pretty face; her style and looks overshadowing the incredible work she did for UNICEF. Her passion and sadness at the state of the world are very present in her son's words. Her work in 3rd world countries was so important (and still is) and I really loved reading her speeches and looking at her activism, which you don't get from simply watching her films. There are photos of her with children who look too thin and weak to be alive, like those in the Nazi
concentration camps, and what really got me was that it would take around 0.5% of the world's combined GNP to lift the entire third world out of poverty. To give the people of these countries the basic resources for them to build lives for themselves, to give the children of those countries a future. And yet, this isn't happening. "There is no deficit in human resources - the deficit is in human will." (Audrey's speech to the UN in June 1989). This book drew many comparisons
between the Holocaust and the events that occur in third world countries everyday and yet are swept under the rug. Audrey grew up in the Netherlands during the German occupation in WWII, a young girl witnessing horrors and experiencing an unending "emotional hunger" that came along with the literal hunger, due to the food shortages of the war. '"I am filled with a rage at ourselves," she said in an interview. How could she not, after living through the war and hearing a repenting world
proclaim, "Never again"? Unfortunately, it did, and still does, again and again and again.' Something else that really struck me was how modest Audrey was about her achievements and how almost "unworthy" she saw herself as. She didn't think she was pretty (Audrey Hepburn, the most beautiful woman to have ever lived (fight me) DIDN'T THINK SHE WAS PRETTY. What are we doing wrong as a society?) and Sean (her son and the author) often described her downplaying her own achievements, cringing
when people talked about her "greatness". Maybe, just maybe, we all aren't as hideous or unworthy as we see ourselves. "This the story of a star who couldn't see her own light." This book was clearly written from a place of love; her son really portrayed her as a gorgeous, caring person and you could really tell how keenly he loved and missed her. The 2nd half of the book, focusing on her work with UNICEF, and her decline in health and eventual death, was probably more hard-hitting
and interesting to me than the first. I would also have liked to have heard more about some of her relationships and friendships throughout the book, some of which I felt weren't really delved into satisfyingly. But I understand that this is a memoir, so it is what her son remembers of her and predominantly about their relationship and her life and achievements. If nothing else, I recommend this book for its pictures. The photographs of Audrey radiate with style, love, humour, and so much
more. She was a woman who was able to project her spirit onto film, and this is why we still love and adore her years after her death. Audrey Hepburn was the epitome of class, elegance and humanity and I only adore her more after reading this. "TIME TESTED BEAUTY TIPS [Did I just spend about an hour writing this review in order to avoid maths? Yes, yes, I did.]
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a
day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone."
A beautiful soul, inside and outside..
I have read several biographies about Audrey Hepburn, and this was by far the most touching. Her son tells her life story from her childhood in war-torn Holland to her enormous fame as an actress and her later work
as a UNICEF ambassador. The book also contains almost 300 photographs from family albums and various publicity shoots. Audrey's caring spirit is captured not only in the way her son remembers her as a mother but also in the work she did for UNICEF. In reading this, her son's admiratio I have read several biographies about Audrey Hepburn, and this was by far the most touching. Her son tells her life story from her childhood in war-torn Holland to her
enormous fame as an actress and her later work as a UNICEF ambassador. The book also contains almost 300 photographs from family albums and various publicity shoots. Audrey's caring spirit is captured not only in the way her son remembers her as a mother but also in the work she did for UNICEF. In reading this, her son's admiration and love for his mother shines through. His feelings about his mother and his motivation for writing this biography are beautifully summed up when he writes, “She
really was like those characters you saw in the movies: emotional, courageous, delicate, romantic. Yet it’s always nice to get confirmation. . . . This will be our journey into a gentle heart and a loving son’s reflection of thirty-three years lived with one of the best mothers and friends one could hope for. What you felt when you watched her on the big screen was not only the clever presentation of characters brilliantly written, directed, shot, and edited into a performance, but a clear view
of a truly magical human being who deserves the warm feelings that still transport audiences worldwide today.”
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This book was different than what I originally thought. It was ok and I liked his thoughts of his mother but they seemed to ramble especially at the beginning. The last few chapters had more meaning and flowed better. It was lovely to see how kindhearted Audrey Hepburn was and that her son seems to have followed in her footsteps.
//clavie.co/2019/09/25/book-rev... I love anything and everything about Audrey Hepburn and this book was definitely an enjoyable and worthwhile read. I loved getting to read about her life from her son’s perspective. He spoke of her with such love and adoration. I especially loved the tons and tons of family
photos that he shared. His writing was all over the place and not very organized at times just to point out. I wanted a glimpse into her life from someone who knew her and this book fit I love anything and everything about Audrey Hepburn and this book was definitely an
enjoyable and worthwhile read. I loved getting to read about her life from her son’s perspective. He spoke of her with such love and adoration. I especially loved the tons and tons of family photos that he shared. His writing was all over the place and not very organized at times just to point out. I wanted a glimpse into her life from someone who knew her and this book fit the bill perfectly. I especially loved his emphasis on her humanitarian work at the end of her life. Reading about
her passion for children and her work with UNICEF was inspiring and just made me love her more.
After not having known much about Audrey Hepburn, I have truly come to admire her since reading this book. While the reader cannot help but wonder if the writer is biased (his being her son and all), the unique and heartfelt anecdotes paint a picture of a truly remarkable lady. I can't wait to read my next Audrey-biography! After not having known much about Audrey Hepburn, I have truly come to admire her since reading this book. While the reader cannot help but wonder if the writer is biased (his being her son and all), the unique and heartfelt anecdotes paint a picture of a truly remarkable lady. I can't wait to read my next Audrey-biography! ...more
My friend gave me this book for Christmas probably 12 years ago, and I finally read it and loved it. I would recommend to any Audrey Hepburn fans - it's written by her son Sean, who has such lovely memories of his mother. He spoke a lot about her work with UNICEF toward the end of her life, and to hear how passionate about it she was and how it impacted her was so inspiring. The book also features many family photos and even artwork that Audrey did as a child. I really enjoyed reading this. My friend gave me this book for Christmas probably 12 years ago, and I finally read it and loved it. I would recommend to any Audrey Hepburn fans - it's written by her son Sean, who has such lovely memories of his mother. He spoke a lot about her work with UNICEF toward the end of her life, and to hear how passionate about it she was and how it impacted her was so inspiring. The book also features many family photos and even artwork that Audrey did as a child. I really enjoyed reading this. ...more
Fantastic biography.
I love this book so much!
And yes, I had tears in my eyes when I was reading this book.
Amazing, touching book. The untold life of Audrey Hepburn. It was long and it is a nonfiction book, but there are a lot of pictures and the reading goes by quick. Some parts were hard to circulate through the brain, but I have a hard time with non fiction books anyway, so it could just be me. Audrey Hepburn's life isn't all smiles and acting. She grew up starving during World War 2, and then she came back to help the institution that helped her when she was little, UNICEF. Through UNICEF, she sa Amazing, touching book. The untold life of Audrey Hepburn. It was long and it is a nonfiction book, but there are a lot of pictures and the reading goes by quick. Some parts were hard to circulate through the brain, but I have a hard time with non fiction books anyway, so it could just be me. Audrey Hepburn's life isn't all smiles and acting. She grew up starving during World War 2, and then she came back to help the institution that helped her when she was little, UNICEF. Through UNICEF, she saw terrible, unfair treatment and health. Truly sad, and makes you think about how fortunate your life is and how much Audrey Hepburn actually did for so many kids around the world, and more to come, too. I would recommend this to everybody! ...more
If you do not already love her you may after reading this book. Written by her son, it is an intimate yet not intrusive view into who she was to her family and friends. This book allows you in on the incredible person that Audrey Hepburn was, the legacy she has left not only through her unique style but also through her example as a star who used her incredible charisma to improve the lives of countless children through UNICEF.
I am not the biggest fan of Hollywood biographies or biographies in general because I feel like there is always an insidious obsession with the tabloid aspect of their lives. Reading biographies aren’t my favorite things unless I’m in love with the subject and Audrey Hepburn is one of my favorite Classic Hollywood actresses. That paired with the fact that this is written in a positive way by her beloved
son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer are why I decided to give this a chance. This is my Arithmancy read I am not the biggest fan of Hollywood biographies or biographies in general because I feel like there is always an insidious obsession with the tabloid aspect of their lives. Reading biographies aren’t my favorite things unless I’m in love with the subject and Audrey Hepburn is one of my favorite Classic Hollywood actresses. That paired with the fact that
this is written in a positive way by her beloved son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer are why I decided to give this a chance. This is my Arithmancy read for the Harry Potter Magical Readathon 2020 and my selection for ON feat SIA by BTS for my Bangtan readathon 2020. This was a delightful read because I felt the love that Ferrer had for his dear mother. Audrey Hepburn was every bit as elegant and graceful as her film roles suggested. There were a lot of things that I didn’t know about her, such as her
family history and her choice to step away from the noble titles her family had at the time. Those last days of her life and how at peace she was with her parting from the physical world brought tears to my eyes. Not only did I find this a lovely read about someone that I admire who lived a lifetime before I was even born, I found it as a call to action in a way. Her dedication to UNICEF and how some of her last thoughts were on other people who are less fortunate than her inspires me to stand
up for those who cannot fight for themselves. We are amid a pandemic and a societal collapse; the times ahead will be rough but as she said in the book “together there is nothing we cannot do.” It must have taken a lot of strength from Sean to write about his mother in such an intimate way since they were so close. I am happy that this book did her legacy justice even though some might argue that he was too kind to her. Whatever the truth is, his truth reflects the woman that I saw and
learned about through the years.
This is the first book that I give 5 stars in 2019, it was not because the richness of the narrative, it was because it was real and from the heart. As someone that lost a parent and how much it is
inside you and how hard it is to put in words, I feel this was beautiful You see the life of Audrey throw the eyes of her son. I didn't know so much about Audrey other of how beautiful she was and two of her movies, of how she still influencing in fashion after so many decades. I didn't know anything This is the first book that I give 5 stars in 2019, it was not because the richness of the narrative, it was because it was real and from the heart. As
someone that lost a parent and how much it is inside you and how hard it is to put in words, I feel this was beautiful You see the life of Audrey throw the eyes of her son. I didn't know so much about Audrey other of how beautiful she was and two of her movies, of how she still influencing in fashion after so many decades. I didn't know anything about how her life as a war survivor, as a comparative and down to earth woman that didn't care for luxury or money, I didn't know of her passion
working with UNISEF, this book was what I was needing in the right time.
I feel like watching some of her movies after this and at the same time i feel like doing my research about UNISEF and how I can help too. I have no more word right now, I still with tears after read the last pages. ...more
I always thought the obsession with Audrey Hepburn was just because she was pretty.. of
course she IS stunning, but through reading this book I learned that so much of that came from her inner self. I learned that she and her family suffered during WWII with no money, and she was extremely malnourished. That’s when she was first introduced to UNICEF. UNICEF brought food to the towns that were war stricken, and Audrey, among other children were served. Years later, after her career as an actress I learned that she and her family suffered during WWII with no money, and she was extremely malnourished. That’s when she was first introduced to UNICEF. UNICEF brought food to the towns that were war stricken, and Audrey, among other children were served. Years later, after her career as an actress she worked For UNICEF and
travelled to many countries serving war stricken countries, and aided to starving children. Her heart was pure and she has a vulnerability that is infectious and endearing and beautiful. That is why it’s so easy to fall in love with Audrey Hepburn as an actress and as a human being.
I would recommend this book to anybody, and plan on owning it ❤️
Written by the son of Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer, Sean wrote a sweet tribute to his beautiful mother. This book is not a full-scale biography. What this book does is provide a look into the kind of person Ms. Hepburn was and what she treasured in life. It contains many beautiful photographs of the author's mother. As a long-time fan of Audrey Hepburn (who can forget her role as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's?), I found this book a very satisfying read. Written by the son of Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer, Sean wrote a sweet tribute to his beautiful mother. This book is not a full-scale biography. What this book does is provide a look into the kind of person Ms. Hepburn was and what she treasured in life. It contains many beautiful photographs of the author's mother. As a long-time fan of Audrey Hepburn (who can forget her role as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's?), I found this book a very satisfying read. ...more
The central idea of this book is about Audrey Hepburn's life. It is written by her son and explains what she really was feeling behind the movie screen. It tells us how she felt about the world and who was most important to her. The central idea of this book is about Audrey Hepburn's life. It is written by her son and explains what she really was feeling behind the movie screen. It tells us how she felt about the world and who was most important to her. ...more
FAV QUOTES: She has often been referred to as the most elegant, the most stylish, woman in the world. But that elegance had its roots in both their inner values. It came from the right place. It wasn't a way
to be noticed but a way to be humble. She has often been referred to as the most elegant, the most stylish, woman in the world. But that elegance had its roots in both their inner values. It came from the right place. It wasn't a way to be noticed but a way to be humble.
I love that you get to read some of her speeches for UNICEF!
been a fan of Audrey Hepburn for 11 years, out of the biographies i've come across, i recommend this one been a fan of Audrey Hepburn for 11 years, out of the biographies i've come across, i recommend this one ...more
Really lovely biography about a really lovely person.
i’m a crying mess right now. i love this woman so much.
Can't really think through the tears anymore. The world needs more people like her. Can't really think through the tears anymore. The world needs more people like her. ...more
"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm Possible'." - AH I miss you so much Audrey. I
miss you so much Audrey.
This book has been in my possession for many years, probably since shortly after its publication. It was a no-occasion gift from my mother shortly before she became ill and deteriorated over a matter of a couple of years;
in it is a PostIt note from her to me, about how grateful we should be to have lived during a time when such people as Audrey Hepburn lived. So true. But, for some reason—the usual “so many books, so little time” issue—I had never read it and decided that, in light of the comin This book has been in my possession for many years, probably since shortly after its publication. It was a no-occasion gift from my mother shortly before she became ill and
deteriorated over a matter of a couple of years; in it is a PostIt note from her to me, about how grateful we should be to have lived during a time when such people as Audrey Hepburn lived. So true. But, for some reason—the usual “so many books, so little time” issue—I had never read it and decided that, in light of the coming 88th anniversary of Audrey Hepburn's birth, it was time. First of all, the photographs are wonderful and, while there are no real surprises, they are revelatory and
confirm all of the wonderful qualities I have always attributed to this “elegant spirit” who was always a hero of mine. There are photos on set and personal family ones, with explanatory captions that offer a bit of insight into a life well lived. These photographs are the heart of the book. (There are also a few illustrations by Hepburn herself; simply lovely.) And some of the text is fine; when her son, the author, is quoting her or people who loved her, or even simply explaining events,
reading the book was a pleasure. Too often, though, he wanders off into philosophizing or psychologizing, and I personally found that annoying, which is why the book is not “amazing”. The photographs, however, ARE amazing, and reminded me of just how much I admired—and continue to admire—this elegant spirit.
Sean Hepburn Ferter does his lovely mother and her extraordinary life justice.
What a wonderfully personal look into Audrey Hepburn's life not just as an actress and icon but as a mother and humanitarian! This book makes me want to be a better person, to have the compassion and grace of Audrey. What a wonderfully personal look into Audrey Hepburn's life not just as an actress and icon but as a mother and humanitarian! This book makes me want to be a better person, to have the compassion and grace of Audrey. ...more
Son of Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer, born in 1960.
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