I have read Debbie Reynolds' autobiography and decided to read this one to get a different point of viWow. What a love story to his mother and sister!
I have read Debbie Reynolds' autobiography and decided to read this one to get a different point of view.
It is easy to read, honest, and funny. You get a clear picture of what it was like growing up in a famous family, the good and the bad. He writes about his mother and sister's weaknesses openly, yet in a loving way. They were close and each others' strongest allies. His protectiveness of them both shines through every page.
I enjoyed the whole book and was sad when it ended, both because of what happened, and because it was so touchingly written....more
This story was a mix of research- of family dynamics and dysfunction- details of the crime and its aftermathWow. What everyone else is saying is true.
This story was a mix of research- of family dynamics and dysfunction- details of the crime and its aftermath/effects, and a love story of her mother.
That this girl was able to survive what happened and retain her sanity is a triumph. The story of her mother-good and bad-is her way of honoring her mom, both finding out the complete person for herself as well as show the world her mom was more than just what happened to her....more
Such a good reference, I bought copies for my father and sister in law, as my mother in law has just died. They liked it so much as well that they in Such a good reference, I bought copies for my father and sister in law, as my mother in law has just died. They liked it so much as well that they in turn are recommending it to others. So glad I could share this helpful book with others. Written in very easy to understand, soothing wording. Helps you to understand what is coming up, that you are normal, whatever way you handle your grief is your own and you should take care of yourself. One of the best books of all time to me....more
Brutally honest. Shocking, horrible. And even more so, afterwards...still being persecuted by the Czechs...and even in Israel, not welcomed, blamed, sBrutally honest. Shocking, horrible. And even more so, afterwards...still being persecuted by the Czechs...and even in Israel, not welcomed, blamed, somehow for their existence. It was refreshing though to hear of her eventual happiness there and other children....more
One of my favorite children's book series. Actually it is full of moral lessons that adults can learn from as well.One of my favorite children's book series. Actually it is full of moral lessons that adults can learn from as well....more
I was surprised that I really liked this book. I liked Prince, but didn't know a lot of personal things about him, and nothing about his ex wife (one I was surprised that I really liked this book. I liked Prince, but didn't know a lot of personal things about him, and nothing about his ex wife (one of them) other than that she was a dancer. I figured this would be one of those vengeful ex wife slamming books, but it wasn't.
The beginning was about her growing up years and being a belly dancer. I thought it was interesting to realize, that, like Prince (and other artists), some people are born just knowing what their life's "thing" is and so the talent and dedication is natural and appears easy to those on the outside, but there is much more behind the scenes from those who are actually doing it.
Their beginning of their relationship was sweet and started as an innocent friendship, then evolved into more. I am not a mushy gushy type of person, but it was obvious even to me that they truly loved one another & were dedicated to each other.
The death of their son just tore them apart. It was so sad to read, you felt the devastation. Not being able to talk about it and work it out was one of the main things that finally ripped them apart.
Then, his changed religion and then the next wife. Still, throughout, I was left with the feeling that both of them honestly loved and cared about each other. Were really fated to be together. And all the talent and vault of music of his that we never knew about made it even more sad.
It was not vindictive in any way, and in fact, she was very fair and level headed, even with all they went through. It is even sarcastically funny in parts. I did not see this as a sell out book or way to capitalize on their relationship. Even if it was done because she needed money, it comes across as a sweet love story, and brings a more human side to Prince that us mere mortals never knew....more
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