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Work: A Memoir of
My Hollywood
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Description
'A frank and intimate storyteller whose radiant spirit fills these
pages, Andrews chronicles the peaks and valleys of her life and career.
This event-packed memoir is a must for fans of Andrews's life and work,
students of cinema history, and anyone who is curious about musical film
production.'―Library Journal (starred review)'Home Work is a quiet
revelation. And by quiet I don't mean dull. The book is packed with
emotion, action, gossip, and fascinating tidbits about craft. The Julie
Andrews we get to know is salty, funny, passionate, hard-working,
gracious, and above all, a brilliant vocalist and actress who has braved
many disappointments.'―O Magazine'Details Andrews' transformation from
traveling performer to movie star.'―Los Angeles Times, Book Club Pick
'Shares reflections on Andrews's astonishing career, and discusses her
famous roles in Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, Victor/Victoria
, and more.'―Bustle, New Celebrity Memoirs that Will Leave You
Starstruck This Fall'A warm, entertaining memoir...An insightful treat
for Andrews's fans.'―Kirkus Reviews'[Home Work gives] readers longawaited
details about [Julie Andrew's] earliest films like Mary Poppins
and The Sound of Music.... Andrews continues to approach life -- and
writing -- with strength and grace.'―People'Sincere and
inspiring...This charming account of Andrews's professional and personal
life will no doubt serve to make the venerated performer all the more
beloved.'―Publishers Weekly'[W]arm, graceful, and candid... This
deeply pleasurable and forthright chronicle illuminates the myriad
reasons 'home work' has such profound meaning for artist and
humanitarian Andrews... [a] treasury of delectable Hollywood
revelations.'―Booklist Read more Julie Andrews's legendary career
encompasses the Broadway and London stages, as well as multiple films,
television shows, album releases, concert tours, directing assignments,
and the world of children's publishing. In 2000 the title of Dame
Commander of the British Empire was bestowed upon her by Queen Elizabeth
II for lifetime achievements in the arts and humanities. Her many other
honors include a Kennedy Center honor in the fall of 2001. She was
married to film director Blake Edwards for forty-one years, and the
couple have five children, ten grandchildren, and three greatgrandchildren.
Emma Walton Hamilton is an award-winning writer, producer
and arts educator. Together with her mother, Julie Andrews, she has
written over thirty books for children and young adults. Emma is on the
faculty of Stony Brook University's MFA in Creative Writing, where she