Audrey: Her Real Story Paperback – Illustrated, December 15, 1997

I would encourage any Audrey Hepburn fan to read this book. The story of this beautiful courageous woman, is comprehensively chronicled by Alexander Walker. You feel like you are making a journey with Audrey as so many untold disclosures of her life history are revealed. Great read ~

The author seems to have done scrupulous research, particularly with regard to Hepburn's early years. However, this bio contains more conjecture and fewer direct quotes from Hepburn "insiders" than the Barry Paris book. It also goes into more detail about her early career, her parent's fascist connections, and her relationships with her costars and husbands. Curiously, her adult relationship with her mother is largely ignored by the author.It's entirely possible that Walker had less cooperation from Hepburn's friends, family and associates, because this book is somewhat less flattering than the Barry Paris bio. For example, Walker makes no bones (bad pun) about her alleged off and on battle with anorexia, while Paris blows the rumors off.The author makes one egregious ommission; he fails to note Hepburn's last work, the superb Gardens of the World series for PBS. He notes only a "coffee table book" by that title for which he says Hepburn wrote the text. As she did not write the script for the series, it's unlikely that she would have written the text for any companion book. Gardens of the World does not even appear in the book's index! For credibility's sake, Walker really should correct this error in any future editions.Nevertheless, all in all this is a satisfying read for any fan of Audrey Hepburn.I'd recommend reading both books to get a more balanced view of this great lady.

What a lovely woman! Unike anyone else

The book arrived as started. I am very interested in Audrey's life as I love her films. I'm sure I will enjoy reading it.

This is my pick for my book club this month, Sept 2015. the other reviews sounded great so i picked it. well I will say i am having a hard time getting through this book. The writing isn't as well as it could be. I had to re read the first chapter maybe 3 times. I have had 6 weeks and just starting chapter 13. I am really dragging with it. The other ladies are being very nice saying its interesting but the way they say it you can tell they have some issues with too. Sept 24 is our meeting, cant wait to hear their true thoughts. as far as the book goes her life is interesting. Next time i see her movies i will be looking at them differently. Great pictures in the book. if you can get the book used or at the library then I say go for it. For my experience with this author glad i didn't pay new book price.

Audrey Her Real Story.A very interesting book and a great treat for Audrey Hepburn fans!

Interesting life of a wonderful person.

I Purchased this Book Hard Cover New!When it got to me the book cover is filthy and torn all around the edges.The bottom of the book is worn! And looked like it had been dropped or tossed around alot.. I dont mind Used Books. BUT not when I expected it to look and be New... Very Disappointed