Audrey: Her Real Story

by Alexander Walker

Book Overview

Innocent, elegant, ethereal in her beauty, Audrey Hepburn stood alone among the actresses of her time. From her first moment of fame in Roman Holiday, through the triumphs of Breakfast at Tiffany's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312117469
• ISBN13: 9780312117467
• Release Date: December 1994
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 319 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Not a coffee table - pretty picture book - still a MUST read

Another well written biography by Alexander Walker. Not only handles the mechanics of her films, but also gets into her personal life the ups and downs (mostly downs). This is not a coffee table - pretty picture book (Although there are gorgeous pictures of her, as any and all pictures of Audrey are). This book is a serious read. If you are a new found fan of Audrey Hepburn, this may not be the best book for you to start with, she was a very wonderful - but lonely lady. It is a sad story, a complete chronicle of her very private life including her work with UNICEF. A life very much meant to be cherished and remembered. This is my 3rd biography by Alexander Walker - I also recommend Vivien Leigh and Bette Davis. Vivien Leigh was the first A.W. biography I read and I have been hooked ever since.

Audrey: THE TRUTH

If you want to find a book about the happy life of Audrey Hepburn and wanna see pictures of all the styles she wore then don't buy this book. This book by Alexendar Walker is the real truth, the author goes from Califronia to New York to Europe to research books, articles, and people who knew Audrey Hepburn and her parents and husbands. This book tells about her miscarrgies, divorces, lonely and hard times for her. This book gave me a better understanding of how she felt, and now I have a deeper love and respect for her.

This book has gorgeous pictures!

I saw this book at my aunt's house, and spent the rest of my visit pouring over the beautiful pictures of Audrey Hepburn. She gave me the book and I then read about Ms. Hepburn, and learned about this wonderful woman, who not only starred in over 20 films, but also was a representative for UNICEF in her later years. This book is a MUST for anyone the least bit interested in Audrey Hepburn, and it's definetely one to add to your collection.

It was very accurate and never boring.

This was a wonderful book. I have always been a great fan of her but had no idea that behind that sunny smile and realistic portrait of Holly Golightly, Eliza Doolittle, and many others, hid a lifetime of pain, sorrow, love,sickness, triumph and letdowns, a life far more realistic than any movie.

Audrey would call it "divine"

Mr. Walker has done a wonderful job, showing us the true side of Miss Hepburn. A fan myself, I only grew to love her more as I read "Audrey : Her Real Story". Her kindess, elegance, and strength are excellent role models for anyone to follow. Her high standard of morals was evident, and she was loved for it. Yes, Mr. Walker has indeed shared with us the joy of learning about one of the most beautiful and wonderful people that has ever lived.