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Joan Crawford: A Life from Beginning to End
Discover the remarkable life of Joan Crawford...Free BONUS Inside!Joan Crawford was a legend. Few could compare to the charm and grace that she brought to the silver screen. Little did anyone know, however, of the charmed yet ultimately tragic life she led away from the camera and the main stage. Crawford was married four times and ended up disinheriting two of her children from her will. She certainly had her share of problems, but no one could keep this ambitious leading lady down for long. In this book, we cover the life and legend of Joan Crawford in full.Discover a plethora of topics such asA Difficult ChildhoodLucille LeSueur Becomes Joan CrawfordCrawford’s Big BreakMarriage and DivorceAdoptions and Academy AwardsLate Life and DeathAnd much more!
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102 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2021
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October 3, 2021
Joan Crawford
This was a good book. Even if you are familiar with Joan Crawford it's a good summary of her life.
This was a good book. Even if you are familiar with Joan Crawford it's a good summary of her life.
December 29, 2025
Good read
If she really did cut her 2 oldest children out of her will, then I'm more inclined the things written in Christina's book Mommy Dearest
If she really did cut her 2 oldest children out of her will, then I'm more inclined the things written in Christina's book Mommy Dearest
October 12, 2021
I don’t like Joan Crawford. This book totally hides the true facts about how she treated her two oldest children.
October 13, 2021
Mommy Dearest, is that all there is?
Certainly not. Joan Crawford was a fascinating woman who, from a young age wanted to truly succeed. Her childhood was nothing to write home about, and really never getting better, fueled her desire to build a life in theatre and movies just for herself.
Married four time, divorced three, she lost her last husband to a heart attack.
Her career was filled with its ups and downs. From silent film to cinematic treasures she is still remembered for her special beauty and her demanding life style.
Very informative read.
Certainly not. Joan Crawford was a fascinating woman who, from a young age wanted to truly succeed. Her childhood was nothing to write home about, and really never getting better, fueled her desire to build a life in theatre and movies just for herself.
Married four time, divorced three, she lost her last husband to a heart attack.
Her career was filled with its ups and downs. From silent film to cinematic treasures she is still remembered for her special beauty and her demanding life style.
Very informative read.
January 9, 2026
This is an interesting overview of Joan Crawford's life. I was disappointed there were no photos of the men she married or her four children.
Having read BETTE & JOAN: THE DIVINE FEUD (by Shaun Considine), I thought this summary was lacking. Bette and Joan were competitors from their earliest days, not from the time of WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? (as was indicated in this book). Bette was enamored with Franchot Tone and was devastated when Joan married him. The two women led lives full of hatred toward each other, yet this book only shows animosity in their later years.
Having read BETTE & JOAN: THE DIVINE FEUD (by Shaun Considine), I thought this summary was lacking. Bette and Joan were competitors from their earliest days, not from the time of WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? (as was indicated in this book). Bette was enamored with Franchot Tone and was devastated when Joan married him. The two women led lives full of hatred toward each other, yet this book only shows animosity in their later years.
December 7, 2022
Interesting overview of Joan Crawford’s life and career. She is remembered for playing many memorable roles in her movies.
Many also remember her from her adopted daughter Christina’s book “ Mommy dearest” - the words “no wire hangers” come to mind. Her book was published after Joan Crawford’s death and I’m not sure how much of it is an exaggeration.
I enjoyed the book but I would have liked to know a little more about Joan Crawford the person.
Many also remember her from her adopted daughter Christina’s book “ Mommy dearest” - the words “no wire hangers” come to mind. Her book was published after Joan Crawford’s death and I’m not sure how much of it is an exaggeration.
I enjoyed the book but I would have liked to know a little more about Joan Crawford the person.
January 4, 2023
She might have been one of the most emotionally unhealthy classic hollywood starts. It seems her entire life was pretty traumatic, traumatic childhood (molested by her stepdad), traumatic career (forced into the casting couch), traumatic retirement (career decline and rejected by stepkids).
But she was very beautiful and acted in some great movies.
I particularly recommend "Johnny Guitar" a lesser known movie that is an absolute banger.
But she was very beautiful and acted in some great movies.
I particularly recommend "Johnny Guitar" a lesser known movie that is an absolute banger.
September 23, 2021
what ever happened to Joan
I only Joan Crawford from the horror and suspense genre. I probably have seen her in the earlier films but was too young to remember.
She seems to have fallen out with anyone that was close to her. Parents, husbands and two elder children.
Seems sad and tragic.
I only Joan Crawford from the horror and suspense genre. I probably have seen her in the earlier films but was too young to remember.
She seems to have fallen out with anyone that was close to her. Parents, husbands and two elder children.
Seems sad and tragic.
December 6, 2023
Too short of a Gifted Woman
Joan Crawford led an interesting life. With many lows to highs, she was a incredible person. Determined to make a name for herself, she lived to the fullest. Multiple love interests caused her to be married three times. She was estranged from her two adopted children, but had a good relationship with the twins.
She died alone, sadly.
Joan Crawford led an interesting life. With many lows to highs, she was a incredible person. Determined to make a name for herself, she lived to the fullest. Multiple love interests caused her to be married three times. She was estranged from her two adopted children, but had a good relationship with the twins.
She died alone, sadly.
September 20, 2021
Interesting and so different from the rumors.
I admired Joan Crawford, especially in Mildred Pierce and in Whatever happened to Baby Jane, but did not become a fan. Reading this short but still very interesting biography, I understand what woman was hiding behind the actress.
I admired Joan Crawford, especially in Mildred Pierce and in Whatever happened to Baby Jane, but did not become a fan. Reading this short but still very interesting biography, I understand what woman was hiding behind the actress.
April 5, 2022
A rough life
While a serious actress, she hand more struggles than she was entitled to.
An acting career is demanding, impacting the “behind the screen” life, impacting both the actor and the off-screen family.
While a serious actress, she hand more struggles than she was entitled to.
An acting career is demanding, impacting the “behind the screen” life, impacting both the actor and the off-screen family.
March 5, 2024
Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford led an interesting life. The way she started off as a dancer would surprise me how she managed to become such a big movie star. It was sad to see her cut her eldest children from her will. I felt that she never bonded with them since they were adopted!
Joan Crawford led an interesting life. The way she started off as a dancer would surprise me how she managed to become such a big movie star. It was sad to see her cut her eldest children from her will. I felt that she never bonded with them since they were adopted!
June 30, 2024
A decent enough read
A quick and easy read of Joan Crawford's life. Skimming over her early life and giving a decent overview of her marriages and films. Includes information about her adoptions of her children and brief details of her spat with Bettie Davis
A quick and easy read of Joan Crawford's life. Skimming over her early life and giving a decent overview of her marriages and films. Includes information about her adoptions of her children and brief details of her spat with Bettie Davis
February 18, 2022
There isn't enough meat in this story to get a good reality on her life. There are many unanswered questions here.
March 16, 2023
Great actress
Very interesting lady well written 😊 I enjoyed the book lots I did not know first class read hope he writes more books
Very interesting lady well written 😊 I enjoyed the book lots I did not know first class read hope he writes more books
January 22, 2023
This short 40-page bio could’ve been better. There’s not much sympathy given to Joan Crawford. There are brief mentions of her feud with Bette Davis and her estrangement from her older adopted children but not many details. I think she must’ve been a much more complex and interesting person than this short bio reveals.
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