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Betty White Book: The Biography of Betty White
University Press returns with another short and captivating biography of one of history’s most compelling figures, Betty White.
Betty White is America’s most-beloved television icon of the 20th and 21st centuries. For eight decades, the “First Lady of Television” and undisputed “Queen of Comedy” lit up screens with her charming characters – from Elizabeth (Life with Elizabeth) to Sue Ann (The Mary Tyler Moore Show) to Rose (The Golden Girls). Along the way, White won eight Emmy Awards, three American Comedy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Grammy Award, a Guinness World Record, a Television Hall of Fame induction, and the hearts of her millions of adoring fans.
Born in Oak Park, Illinois on January 17, 1922, Betty Marion White was an only child, moved with her family to Los Angeles, developed a life-long love for animals, aspired to be a forest ranger, pursued writing, became an actress, drove a military transport truck during World War II, married and divorced a fighter pilot, became one of the first female television producers in the world, was named honorary mayor of Hollywood, married and divorced a Hollywood talent agent, married and fell in love with a game show host, starred in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, joined The Golden Girls, became an active benefactor and board member for the Los Angeles Zoo, remained close friends with Liberace for decades, hosted Saturday Night Live, and died of natural causes on December 31, 2021 – less than three weeks before her 100th birthday.
This short book tells the intensely human story of a woman who changed the world in a way that no one else could.
Betty White is America’s most-beloved television icon of the 20th and 21st centuries. For eight decades, the “First Lady of Television” and undisputed “Queen of Comedy” lit up screens with her charming characters – from Elizabeth (Life with Elizabeth) to Sue Ann (The Mary Tyler Moore Show) to Rose (The Golden Girls). Along the way, White won eight Emmy Awards, three American Comedy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Grammy Award, a Guinness World Record, a Television Hall of Fame induction, and the hearts of her millions of adoring fans.
Born in Oak Park, Illinois on January 17, 1922, Betty Marion White was an only child, moved with her family to Los Angeles, developed a life-long love for animals, aspired to be a forest ranger, pursued writing, became an actress, drove a military transport truck during World War II, married and divorced a fighter pilot, became one of the first female television producers in the world, was named honorary mayor of Hollywood, married and divorced a Hollywood talent agent, married and fell in love with a game show host, starred in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, joined The Golden Girls, became an active benefactor and board member for the Los Angeles Zoo, remained close friends with Liberace for decades, hosted Saturday Night Live, and died of natural causes on December 31, 2021 – less than three weeks before her 100th birthday.
This short book tells the intensely human story of a woman who changed the world in a way that no one else could.
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38 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 8, 2022
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January 23, 2022
She was truly a remarkable lady. Beautiful inside and out.
March 23, 2022
I skipped a few days, I was reading a few other books first.
Betty was the youngest character in the show The Golden Girls even though she was older than the other women on the show.
I can’t believe someone asked if Betty wanted to do a scene where she wanted to put a dog down a garbage chute. How dumb are they? Of course, they wouldn’t. Animal cruelty.
I love her quotes. So funny. Interesting facts about how Betty died. You would have to read it to find out.
Betty was the youngest character in the show The Golden Girls even though she was older than the other women on the show.
I can’t believe someone asked if Betty wanted to do a scene where she wanted to put a dog down a garbage chute. How dumb are they? Of course, they wouldn’t. Animal cruelty.
I love her quotes. So funny. Interesting facts about how Betty died. You would have to read it to find out.
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April 13, 2022
As a huge fan of Betty White, her life, her works, her dogs, etc. I was a bit disappointed by this short biography. I mean sure, it told of her best work and best moments, but to me it didn't really capture her as a person. I believe if you're going to write a biography, make sure it tells all parts of who that person is. Personally, I enjoyed her autobiography, "If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won't" an incredible amount more than this skimmed over bio of a life that has much more depth.
January 12, 2022
Biography of Betty White
This short biography of Betty White gives a favorable overview of her life. The structure and form suggest this was written as a high school report. It lacks sincerity and seems superficial. I appreciate the information, but feel that it could have been more genuine.
This short biography of Betty White gives a favorable overview of her life. The structure and form suggest this was written as a high school report. It lacks sincerity and seems superficial. I appreciate the information, but feel that it could have been more genuine.
February 1, 2022
I knew this was a short book and it must have been written very quickly after Betty's passing.....It did give some general facts about her life, but I guess you get what you pay for. About 40 pages in the book. They are not numbered. On the book I received, at least 6 pages of those 40 pages were not attached. Anyway....a quick look at Betty White's long life.
February 15, 2022
Who doesn’t love Betty White !! It was a short and interesting read . 💕💕
March 19, 2022
A very small quick read, bummed it wasn’t a bigger book!
March 29, 2022
Book was short, poorly written, and focused on Betty White’s marriages in equal parts to her success as an actress. Lame.
May 16, 2022
Love Betty White, Enjoyed the book
I like the insight into Me Who he's life, her passes and loves. She truly was a great lady and actress, a one of a kind.
I like the insight into Me Who he's life, her passes and loves. She truly was a great lady and actress, a one of a kind.
May 30, 2022
Great Book
Great Book, thank you for writing this. Love, love Betty White & Golden Girls! And her loving heart for animals!
Great Book, thank you for writing this. Love, love Betty White & Golden Girls! And her loving heart for animals!
May 23, 2023
Interesting biography of Betty White. Well done.
July 30, 2023
Must read
Loved it.. It is a must read. For those who love Betty White... It is a great Bio... Must read.
Loved it.. It is a must read. For those who love Betty White... It is a great Bio... Must read.
April 10, 2024
biography of Betty white
Wonderful story of her life & career. Fantastic read. Short but sweet. I’d like to read more books about her.
Wonderful story of her life & career. Fantastic read. Short but sweet. I’d like to read more books about her.
May 4, 2024
It’s overly simplified and super short. Not written with her.
August 21, 2024
I loved reading about her life she is still my favorite actor she will truly be missed🥺❤️❤️
November 15, 2024
A Wonderful Biography of Betty White’s life
I wish it was longer is my only complaint but it was great to read about such an exceptional person.
I wish it was longer is my only complaint but it was great to read about such an exceptional person.
February 11, 2024
It was really good. I in joy learning about
Betty White
Betty White
July 9, 2022
Kindle freebie book
Quick interesting book about Betty’s life
Quick interesting book about Betty’s life
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