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	Home: A Memoir of My Early Years Julie Andrews Hyperion, 2008 - 352 pages average customer review:based on 47 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

A good start to a fascinating life

I really enjoyed Julie Andrews' recently published memoir, "Home." Sadly, the reader is left at the beginning of her catapult to stardom wishing that the follow-up book was already available. Fans wanting to learn all about "Mary Poppin" and "The Sound of Music" will be disappointed, as this volume ends just as Julie is about to begin production on "Mary Poppins." Many will wonder what she could possibly fill a book with, leaving out the bulk of her career. I can tell you: PLENTY! "My Fair Lady" & "Camelot" on Broadway, "Cinderella" in the early years of television, live performances for the British Monarcy, and much more. Julie has written a beautiful tale of her early years; how her amazing vocal talents were developed, the trials and tribulations of growing up in a broken home, as well as all the things that contributed to her being able to grab the plum role of P.L. Travers' famous nanny, Mary Poppins (especially touching is her recounting of Walt Disney personally walking her around Disneyland). Julie is extremely frank, candid, and revealing; she had more than her share of hardships growing up. One will get a sense of what World War 2 was like for a little girl; she vividly paints the picture of the bomb shelters and the constant unease of not knowing when an evacuation might occur. Still, with all of the sadness that Julie reveals, her positive spirit never once asks for sympathy or for tears. This is an uplifting tale that is able to rise above the typical "who I slept with" narratives that so many celebrities choose to concoct. I highly recommend this book to those who admire Julie Andrews and want an inside look at her early years.

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Home: A Memoir of My Early Years

I did not know that Julie had a troubled childhood. Her paycheck
kept her family going. She did not know how to get to do what she wanted
to. Her mother was a good help until she became like her husband
and started drinking too much.
I was completing was interested in the book and it held my attention.

Home by Julie Andrews

I enjoyed Julie Andrews book about her early life. Her honesty and warmth for her family as well as her positive approach to life in spite of setbacks comes through in this book. It seems that inspite of fame all of her professional success has not changed her from the young girl in this book. I also purchased the CD which I think is nice to listen to after reading the book first.

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LIKE LISTENING TO JULIE ANDREWS HERSELF!

After reading a biography on Julie Andrew's entire life; I wanted more detail on her childhood. Julie sheds light on her early years like NO OTHER PERSON could. The detail of her remembrances; her light easy-to-read style...it's almost if you are sitting with Julie herself listening to her talk!

A must for any fan!

Classic !

This movie is academy award material, but was not considered so at the time. The screenplay is flawless, and the tight direction is a joy to watch. Each of the actors gives the performance of their career !

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