Product Description: From her film debut as the sultry schemer in Body Heat to her award-winning role as Martha in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, actress Kathleen Turner's unique blend of beauty, intelligence, and raw sexuality has driven her personal and professional life. Now, in this gutsy memoir, the screen icon tells us of the risks she's taken and the lessons she's learned-sometimes the hard way.
For the first time, Turner shares her childhood challenges-a life lived in countries around the world until her father, a State Department official whom she so admired, died suddenly when she was a teenager. She talks about her twenty year marriage, and why she and her husband recently separated, her close relationship with her daughter, her commitment to service, and how activism in controversial causes has bolstered her beliefs. And Turner reveals the pain and heartbreak of her struggle with rheumatoid arthritis, and how, in spite of it, she made a daring decision: to take a break from the movies and relaunch her stage career.
Along the way, Turner describes what it's like to work with legends like Jack Nicholson, Michael Douglas, William Hurt, Steve Martin, Francis Ford Coppola, John Huston, John Waters, Edward Albee...and, with characteristic irreverent humor, shares her behind-the-screen stories of dealing with all types of creative, intimidating, and inspiring characters.
Kathleen Turner has always known that she would play the lead in the story of her life. It's impossible not to take her lessons on living, love, and leading roles to heart. And it won't be long until you'll be sending yourself roses!
Geez, enough already I bought this book as a fan of Ms. Turner's acting. Geez, it seems she is her biggest fan. I can't think of an author I've read that was more self-congratulatory. At the start of the book, it was just odd. By the middle, it was so laughable, I found myself quoting the book to see people's puzzled reactions. By the end, I wanted to just chuck the thing out of the window. Where was the editor on this one? Must have been one star-struck fan.
I give it 2 stars just for the story itself and for her frankness.
Sexy and Classy Lady Like others, I was introduced to Kathleen Turner in the incredibly sexy movie Body Heat. This book fills in her career which, while maybe not at the same level as Body Heat, was quite impressive with many box office hits. After Body Heat her solid career is highlighted again with her collaberation with Mike Douglas/Danny Devito in Romancing the Stone, Jewel of the Nile and later, War of the Roses. Turner gives a full behind the scene look at these films and all her others but does a better job with the overlay of her family history, love life, Broadway career, and struggle with illness late in her career.
I'm quite surprised by the wide diversity of reviews as I found this book so compelling. Kathleen exemplifies intelligence and professionalism and I'm happy she shared it with us.
This Book Isn't Bad.... ...it's just written that way. Gag! For one vulgar, obnoxious read this is the book for you! Learn all about Kathleen's beauty, talent, political bent, etc.etc. She says that if she was a woman in Morocco, she'd be an activist. Oh, really? Like to see how that'd work out. And BTW, how come she gets all bent out of shape when Strom Thurmond called her "honey" when she "honeys" and "babies" us all through this book?
Great conversation with Kathleen. This book was such an enjoyable read. I felt like I really got to know Kathleen Turner, almost as if she came into my living room for coffee and spilled it all (and I don't mean the coffee!). As a dramatic writer and actress, I really appreciate the insight into her approach to her roles that this book provides and I admire her obvious devotion to her craft. She is truly a great actress who can make the transition from film to stage and back again. I only wish I could have seen her as Marha in Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf. You can be sure that I'll do my best to see her next stage role after reading this book. Thank you, Kathleen.
disappointed I LIKE TURNER AS AN ACTRESS, BUT THOUGHT HER BOOK COULD HAVE BEEN MORE EXCITING - WHEN WRITING A MEMOIR, TELL IT ALL. WAS SOMEWHAT DISAPPOINTED IN THAT SHE FEELS, TO ME AT LEAST, TO BE EGOTISTICAL.
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