Second ACT

by Joan Collins

Book Overview

A film, television, and theater star recounts stories not only about the legendary contemporaries with whom she has worked, but also her four marriages, numerous love affairs, and relationship with... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312169973
• ISBN13: 9780312169978
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Fabulous book by a FABULOUS woman!

Joan's life has been a roller-coaster but she's managed it with grace. In this book she talks about her loves, children, career and friends with deep emotion and tongue-in-cheek humor all at the same time. It's full of beautiful pictures and is a treat for her fans.

Her Second Act Brought Down The House

At first i thought this memoir was a rehash of her Past Imperfect (which i enjoyed immensely), but from the beginning, it was clear that JC had plenty more to say. This is an amusing, bright woman, with keen insight. Her discriptions of her meetings with Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and Mae West are priceless, PRICELESS i tell you. One must fully realize that the phenomenon known as Celebrity happens to so few people, that its fascinating when one of "them" actually talks about it. Its also hysterical when she discusses how people treated her as if she were Alexis, the conniving b#@%h, when in fact she is a nice mother of 3 and step mother of 3. Doesnt it scare you when you hear that people actually believe that the characters she performed were real. Or that she was asked to give advice (as Alexis)? The revelation here isnt that she can write (she can), its that she continues to be a interesting woman, a beauty, and is gifted with an amazing memory.

joan collins second act

when i started to read the book i immediately became involved with miss collins life and it was like she was actually speaking to me although some of the information was incorrect(she stated that when she brought out her signature perfume every woman wanted to be like alexis or krystle. however if one was to look in the photos of joan with donald trump and ivana trump it says it was in 1990. dynasty had finished a year earlier due to falling ratings)it was neverthe less a brilliant read.

Delicious chatty book about Ms. Collins' life

Just finished this book and enjoyed it immensely! I felt as if we were chatting over tea! Ms. Collins is very open and honest about all of her life's adventures and all who she encountered. I especially liked her insiders view on all the Hollywood parties. A great read, fun, gossipy, truly pleasureable!!!

A Sparkling Prelude To The Third Act

There is an old saying in the theatre that "There are no good third acts". If Joan's first two are any indication, the third is going to bring down the house. As the follow-up to the best selling Past Imperfect Joan has once again captivated audiences worldwide with Second Act. As a change from other biographies, Second Act is a humorous look at the more amusing side of Joan people don't often see. One such moment is when Harrison Ford is brought to her home in the 1970's and not having seen Star Wars asks him if The Empire Strikes Back is about the Royal Family! She takes the time to dish about the who's who of Hollywood and not just the trivial tidbits. For any person who has followed her career whether it be from Land of the Pharaohs to Dynasty to the new Flintstones movie, this is a book that cannot be missed! (And I'm not just saying that because I own three different versions of this book)