Actress vivien leigh biography by anne

If I were reviewing subject matter alone, this would be an easy 5 stars. Vivien Leigh was extraordinary in the truest sense of the word—you cannot be bored reading about her.

This biography brings Vivien to life with scrupulous attention to detail, photographs, and personal letters; you get a great sense of her personality as well as her life history.

The actress's complex personality, love affair with Olivier, rise to stardom, glamorous social life, and tragic death are brought into clear focus in this.

The actress's complex personality, love affair with Olivier, rise to stardom, glamorous social life, and tragic death are brought into clear focus in this.

This is the story of the actress who became a Hollywood legend by winning the coveted role of Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind.

Excellent biography of one of the greatest film and stage actresses who ever lived.

This hardcover book titled "Vivien Leigh: A Biography" by Anne Edwards was published by Simon & Schuster in It features a dust jacket and focuses on.

Title, Vivien Leigh: A Biography Coronet books ; Author, Anne Edwards ; Edition, 9 ; Publisher, Simon and Schuster, ; Original from, the University of Michigan.

She had so many amazing experiences, worked incredibly hard, had impeccable taste, was the consummate host, and somehow managed all of that while suffering a disease that was largely misunderstood, stigmatized, and for which the treatment was as painful as it was ineffective.

It’s inspiring how many personal struggles she overcame.

I was also amazed to learn what a devoted friend she was—I’d known she was painstakingly gracious and poised, but she spent so much time writing to, thinking of, buying gifts for, and lifting up her friends.

It was a hallmark of her personality, as was her humblen