Balancing Act: The Authorized Biography of Angela Lansbury
by Martin Gottfried
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Author: Martin GottfriedEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-01-05
ISBN: 0316322253
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Little, Brown
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Book Review: Angela Lansbury bio simply the best yet!
Summary: 5 Stars
After finishing reading the final chapter of the unauthorized biography of ANGELA LANSBURY : BALANCING ACT by Martin Gottfried, this has to be the most interesting and well-written and accurate account of this great performer's life. From her humble beginnings in England to her contract in Hollywood, where she was always cast in roles much older than she truly was, the controversy over the "Manchurian Candidate", her success on the stage, and on TV as the loveable Jessica Fletcher in "Murder, She Wrote" --- this book tells all in a most fascinating way! However, what makes this book stand above previous efforts is the fact that the author knows the great lady, and included herein are Angela's own personal thoughts to flesh out his expose! And despite certain setbacks in her life and career, she always remains positive and trudges on to the next level. Truly inspiring and well worth reading! This is definitely a book to keep on my bookshelf! I especially enjoyed the chapters concerning Angela's performing as "Mame", the stage musical, and the heartbreak of not being considered to reprise the role when it was eventually turned into a movie. The role went to Lucille Ball, a great comedianne, but not a great singer! I once saw Angela when she played in "Sweeney Todd", as the pie-making Nellie Lovett, and it's beautifully captured here in this book. I loved it! Until the day comes when Angela herself writes the definitive bio of her colorful life, Martin Gottfried's book, BALANCING ACT, is a worthy treat for all her fans to read! GEOFFREY MCFARLAND
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Fully authorized, this biography of Angela Lansbury, one of the most beloved stars of stage, screen, and television, completely covers her life and fabulous career.Actors & Actresses Books
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