At age ten, Tatum O'Neal became the youngest Oscar winner in history for her performance in the film classic Paper Moon. As the sidekick to her father, Ryan O'Neal, she became a fixture at the most glamorous Hollywood parties and counted celebrities among her childhood friends.
But behind the glittering facade of Tatum's life lay heartbreak: abandonment, abuse, and neglect. Her alcoholic mother drifted in and out of her life. Her father grew increasingly punishing and distant, especially after moving in with his longtime love, Farrah Fawcett. By her late teens, Tatum had begun a perilous slide into self-destruction.
Then Tatum met the man who would become her husband: the explosive tennis great John McEnroe. They had three children in quick succession, followed by one of the messiest high-profile divorces on record. With the collapse of her marriage and no real family to turn to, Tatum succumbed to the demons of her past that would nearly kill her.
Now she has emerged clean and sober, rediscovering herself as an actress, mother, and wonderfully vibrant woman in what she considers the prime of her life.
A very brilliant start. Excellent writing. You keep facts in mind but good writing is essential.
Author : Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee
Narrator : Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee
Hachette Audio
Duration : 6 hours
Categories : Autobiography TV & Film Biographical
Price : $19.98 $14.98
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Author : Sylvester Stallone
Narrator : Robb Webb
Harper Collins US
Duration : 3 hours 30 minutes
Categories : TV & Film Exercise & Healthy Living
Price : $22.95 $14.95
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Author : Donald Dewey
Narrator : Tom Parker
Blackstone Audio Inc
Duration : 19 hours
Categories : Rich & Famous TV & Film Arts & Drama Biographical
Price : $49.95 $36.95
This riveting biography follows Stewart from his childhood shaped by a strong-willed father to the fateful encounter with actress Margaret Sullavan, his first professional theatrical experiences on... See full description...
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Author : Roberta Taylor
Narrator : Roberta Taylor
Orion Publishing Group
Duration : 4 hours 50 minutes
Categories : Autobiography Arts & Drama TV & Film Women Biographical
Price : $14.25
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Author : Des Lynam
Narrator : Des Lynam
Harper Collins UK
Duration : 3 hours
Categories : TV & Film Autobiography Sports
Price : $12.75
I Should Have Been at Work is the frank and opinionated story of the man behind the myth. Famously guarded about his private life... See full description...
Written By : Pete McCarthy
Narrated By : Pete McCarthy
Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks
Length : 2 hours
Type : Autobiography Biographical Travel
Price : $16.75
The audio of the million-selling book - Pete McCarthy's hilarious journey in search of his Irish roots.
McCarthy's tale of his hilarious trip around Ireland has gained thousands of fans all over the world.
Pete was born in Warrington to an Irish mother and an English father and spent happy summer holidays in Cork. Years later, reflecting on the many places he has visited as a travel broadcaster, Pete admits that he feels more at home in Ireland than anywhere. To find out whether this is due to rose-coloured spectacles or to a deeper tie with the country of his ancestors, Pete sets off on a trip around Ireland and discovers that it has changed in surprising ways.
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