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Thank Heaven: A Memoir (2009)

by Leslie Caron(Favorite Author)

3.3 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0670021342 (ISBN13: 9780670021345)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Viking Adult

review 1: Leslie Caron is a very good writer. She paints a fascinating picture of her years growing up in Paris with her privileged family, the war years, and joining the ballet. But when she gets to Hollywood, all hell quietly, slowly breaks loose. Loved all the anecdotes about the stars, but she seemed to lose herself after awhile, and there's scant mention of her parents and brother who figured so prominently in her earlier life. She chooses the wrong men, including Warren Beatty, and goes over the edge when she hits middle age; she's no longer able to command good roles, and is all but ignored in her native France. Not surprised that she suffered a nervous breakdown and has a drinking problem; she also hints at a time of estrangement from her own children. The curse of Holly... morewood.
review 2: An above-average Hollywood memoir, with priceless stories of dancing with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. Her memories of life in wartime Paris are fascinating. I enjoyed the first half much more than the second half. When Warren Beatty comes into her life--and, despite being much younger than her, basically starts controlling her life--her story became somewhat less fascinating. But if you enjoy the stories behind the MGM musicals I definitely recommend Caron's book. less

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