Audrey: A Biography of Audrey Hepburn

by Charles Higham

Audrey Hepburn - a luminously drail will-o'-the-wisp who has enchanted and beguiled with hen wide-eyed high spirits in a whole series of delightful films - in Breakfast at Tiffany's, in The Nun's Story, Oscar- winning in Roman Holiday and changing from chrysalis to butterfly in My Fair Lady.But behind the elfin grace is the iron discipline of her training as a dancer, behind the Givenchy-gowned elegance is the hunger and danger of a childhood in Nazi-occupied Belgium and behind the insouciant on-screen radiance is a woman whose private life has been tense with anxiety and misfortune.Here is the true Audrey Hepburn - an actress who has brought a sunshine lift into millions of hearts.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, History

Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Charles Higham was an author and poet. Higham was a recipient of the Prix des Créateurs of the Académie Française and the Poetry Society of London Prize.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was about time I read a book about one of my most favorite people. I only knew bits and pieces of her story. The full portrait, as told by Charles Higham, was stunning. Audrey Hepburn was a remarkable lady.

[Annie White · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never knew how truly remarkable Audrey is until I read this. Informative and also entertaining

[Sammy Malave · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was rich in detail and it felt like the author knew alot about the icons of the time. From Audrey's childhood in WWII to her first marriage. Only 3 stars because I read more than half and had to return to the library, but I like the way it was written.

[Sharon Buxton · Rating 3 out of 5]

C+. nonfiction, biography; difficult life and several loves of movie star