Ruth Cracknell: a Biased Memoir

by Cracknell Ruth

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, Memoir, Australia, Biography Memoir, Womens, Autobiography

308 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favourite autobiographies.

[Tony · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very well written memoir and some parts of it were just delightful. Other parts bogged down a little and I would have liked more on what her thoughts were on different subjects. She led an exceptional life and came from humble beginnings and tread the boards right around the world. I particularly liked her reminiscing on her childhood and her descriptive relationship with her mother. My favourite line was when she was talking of her mother and said "...she was devoid of possessiveness, which is...the sure mark of the emotionally secure."

[Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Journey from Venice and was looking forward to more of the same style. This book was just not as engaging and seemed like an endless roll-call of the people she shared the stage and screen with over her career.

[Carol · Rating 2 out of 5]

Apart from a couple of chapters at the start that revolved mostly around her Aunts the rest of the book was mostly a roll call of the EVERY piece of work that she had completed and whom with. Undoubtedly well written just would have liked a bit more about her personal life.

[Lee Bramley]

Was an interesting read, a bit meh in places. She didn't talk about her Mother and Son days which was disappointing.

[Annie Booker · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely book, very informative and entertaining. Beautifully written

[Marion · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stopped reading ages ago. Was very well written.

[Jennifer Antulov · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to enjoy reading this, more than I did.

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely chapters about people i didn't know, funny stories about live theatre and how things came together.

[Ruth Bonetti · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've long loved Ruth Cracknell's work as an actor so was prepared to think similarly of her as an author. Bias aside, it's well written, a moving account of what would be a tough time in anyone's life.

[Esther · Rating 1 out of 5]

One of the most boring books I've ever read!!! Tedious, couldn't wait to finish....

[Jen Roe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite a well written insight into her life and times. Would suit those who know and enjoy her work.

[Serap · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!