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Lauren Bacall
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Lauren Bacall
About this listen
But when Bogart died of cancer in 1957, Bacall and their children had to take everything he had taught them and grow up fast. In a time of postwar communism, Hollywood blacklisting, and revolutionary politics, she mixed with the legends: Hemingway, the Oliviers, Katharine Hepburn, Bobby Kennedy, and Gregory Peck. She was engaged to Frank Sinatra and had a turbulent second marriage to Jason Robards. But Bacall never lost sight of the strength that made her a superstar, and she never lost sight of Bogie.
Now, on the silver anniversary of its original publication, Bacall brings her inspiring memoir up to date, chronicling the events of the past 25 years, including her recent films and Broadway runs, and fond memories of her many close lifelong friendships. As one of the greatest actresses of all time turns 80, By Myself and Then Some reveals the legend in her own beautiful frank words, encapsulating a story that even Hollywood would struggle to reproduce.
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Alienates key demographic by being over-the-top biased against Lauren Bacall
- By Jolene Jones Hicks on 10-26-23
By: William J. Mann
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Bette & Joan
- The Divine Feud
- By: Shaun Considine
- Narrated by: January LaVoy
- Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins
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This joint biography of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford follows Hollywood's most epic rivalry throughout their careers. They only worked together once, in the classic spine-chiller What Ever Happened to Baby Jane, and their violent hatred of each other as rival sisters was no act. In real life they fought over as many men as they did film roles.
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Fun yarn suffers from clinkers.
- By Gary & Jay on 06-11-17
By: Shaun Considine
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A Fine Romance
- By: Candice Bergen
- Narrated by: Candice Bergen
- Length: 14 hrs and 2 mins
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A Fine Romance begins with Bergen's charming first husband, French director Louis Malle, whose huge appetite for life broadened her horizons and whose occasional darkness never diminished their love for each other. But her real romance begins when she discovers overpowering love for her daughter after years of ambivalence about motherhood.
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up the speed to 1.5 and Candace sounds way better
- By Susan M. Mitchell on 06-03-15
By: Candice Bergen
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Love, Lucy
- By: Lucille Ball
- Narrated by: Lucie Arnaz
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Love, Lucy is the valentine Lucille Ball left for her fans—a warm, wise, and witty memoir written by Lucy herself. The legendary star of the classic sitcom I Love Lucy was at the pinnacle of her success when she sat down to record the story of her life. No comedienne had made America laugh so hard, no television actress had made the leap from radio and B movies to become one of the world’s best-loved performers. This is her story—in her own words.
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What a great book
- By SCOTT on 07-11-18
By: Lucille Ball
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Dear Cary
- My Life with Cary Grant
- By: Dyan Cannon
- Narrated by: Dyan Cannon
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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With unparalleled honesty, Dyan Cannon shares the heartwarming and heartbreaking story of her magical romance and stormy marriage to screen legend Cary Grant.He was the ultimate star, defining Hollywood glamour as well as cinematic achievement. She was a bright new actress, beautiful and funny, who would one day prove her talent by being the first woman to receive Academy Award nominations for her work on-screen and behind the camera. When he asked to meet Dyan, she assumed it was for an acting part, but he had a different role in mind for her....
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A Wasted 10 Hours
- By NANCAN on 10-19-12
By: Dyan Cannon
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Bette Davis in Her Own Words
- By: Bette Davis
- Narrated by: Bette Davis
- Length: 1 hr and 2 mins
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In a selection of interviews ranging from 1958 to 1987, Bette Davis talks about visiting England, her career as a star, the film studio's attempts to change her name and image and the Hollywood film system.
By: Bette Davis
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My Life So Far
- By: Jane Fonda
- Narrated by: Jane Fonda
- Length: 21 hrs and 29 mins
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She is one of the most recognizable women of our time. America knows Jane Fonda as an actress and an activist, a feminist and a wife, a workout guru and a role model. Now, in this extraordinary memoir, Fonda reveals that she is so much more. From her youth among Hollywood's elite and her early film career to the challenges and triumphs of her life today, Jane Fonda reveals intimate details and universal truths.
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GREAT, GREAT, GREAT!!!!
- By Ludimila on 06-29-13
By: Jane Fonda
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Kate Remembered
- By: A. Scott Berg
- Narrated by: Tony Goldwyn
- Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
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For seven decades Katharine Hepburn played a leading role in the popular culture of the 20th century, reigning as an admired actress, a beloved movie star, and a treasured icon of the modern American woman. She also remained one of the most private of all the public figures of her time.
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Why Do I Bother
- By Patricia B Tripoli on 01-17-11
By: A. Scott Berg
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I Loved Her in the Movies
- Memories of Hollywood's Legendary Actresses
- By: Robert Wagner
- Narrated by: Robert Wagner
- Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins
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In a career that has spanned more than 60 years, Robert Wagner has witnessed the twilight of the Golden Age of Hollywood and the rise of television, becoming a beloved star in both media. During that time he became acquainted, both professionally and socially, with the remarkable women who were the greatest screen personalities of their day. I Loved Her in the Movies is his intimate and revealing account of the charisma of these women on film, why they became stars, and more.
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Outstanding!
- By Ernie D. Casciato on 12-02-16
By: Robert Wagner
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Myrna Loy
- Being and Becoming
- By: James Kotsilibas-Davis, Myrna Loy
- Narrated by: Holly Palance
- Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins
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The actress recalls her long, rich, and varied career in Hollywood, on the stage, and as a political activist.
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Great actress, great person, great book.
- By MikeEC on 10-15-20
By: James Kotsilibas-Davis, and others
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- LAURA GOFF
- 03-02-19
she is so lovely, so genuine and so entertaining:)
I loved listening to her story in her own voice. So many interesting facts and details of her life and movies and Broadway. A definite must read :-)
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- felicia jones
- 04-05-19
What a GREAT lady!
I loved it! I was very impressed with her reading her own story, she was pitch perfect and an excellent storyteller. I, of course was touched by her recounting of her relationship and marriage with Bogart, what a couple. She lived such a rich and full life. Such wonderful highs and devastating lows. But, she endured them all with tenacity and determination. She gave you a glimpse into the lives of, many of my favorites, Jason Robards, Roddy McDowell, John Houston and, so many, many others; incredibly talented people, with one thing in common; they were all just people, sometimes, very flawed but gifted people. I am very happy to have listened to her tell her story and I shall treasure this audible selection, always. Thank you, Ms. Lauren Bacall. R.I.P.
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- REBECCA
- 03-04-14
Wonderful look at an extraordinary life
What did you love best about By Myself and Then Some?
I love Lauren's narration, as I always do when the author narrates his/her own book. I truly enjoyed how she allowed us to look into her life and that of those who surrounded her. I could only dream of finding the kind of love she and Bogie shared.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Lauren and Bogie's timeless romance.
What about Lauren Bacall’s performance did you like?
Wonderful...I loved every minute of it!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, it was so hard to take a break and I found myself excited to continue on.
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- Jennifer
- 11-19-14
Great For The Beginning Story
Would you listen to By Myself and Then Some again? Why?
Yes but only the first 3 hours - it was great but then after her 3rd engagement her story started to lose me.
Who was your favorite character and why?
bacall & bogie who has any other answer?
Have you listened to any of Lauren Bacall’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
nope but i love her asan actress
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
bacall& bogie
Any additional comments?
pretty great to listen to but after hour 4 kinda becomes a drag or a little slow
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-26-24
Loved every second!!!!
Her honesty and her beautiful voice and diction. Hearing intimate stories of her relationships with movie greats like Katharine Hepburn
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- Rich Lee
- 03-09-25
Lauren is Amazing
I believe this is an extension of an earlier autobiography. The point is that she vocalizes other important figures who passed away but had a major impact on the Hollywood Golden age.
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- Chris
- 07-20-09
Interesting, but a lot is missing
It may be the fault of the abridged version, but after reading the original BY MYSELF years ago, I found a lot of the material about Ms. Bacall's earlier life missing; the making of DARK PASSAGE isn't mentioned, for example. Instead, as is common in updated memoirs, preference is given to lists of lifetime achievement awards won, praise given, etc., which for some listeners will be less compelling than the how-to details of moviemaking and the actor's craft.
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- Amy
- 10-30-21
not what I thought
I was so interested in the beginning but it got slow
after awhile. Not for me.
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- RRobinR
- 02-26-22
heart felt & warm
truly appreciate hearing, in her voice, her story. cannot imagine it is easy to traipse down those memory lanes in every instance but I am so very glad she did. her stories of her life and friendships is inspiring and heart warming.
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- Totmama
- 06-23-23
First half interesting…..
I liked the first half of the book detailing Lauren’s rise to fame, marriages and children. The second half was like a 4 hour obituary reading. Odder still was that the tributes started sounding the same which seemed insincere.
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