Fedegraphica: A Graphic Biography of the Genius of Roger Federer: Updated edition, Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win (Women in Science), String Theory: David Foster Wallace on Tennis: A Library of America Special Publication, A Champion's Mind: Lessons from a Life in Tennis, Getting a Grip: On My Body, My Mind, My Self, Winning Ugly: Mental Warfare in Tennis--Lessons from a Master. Jane Fonda is a two-time Academy Award-winning actress (Best Actress in 1971 for Klute and in 1978 for Coming Home), author, activist, and fitness guru. I’m curious to see if she’s written an updated biography. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, No Import Fees Deposit & $6.48 Shipping to Slovakia. I love Jane Fonda. ", Maybe you didn't have an opinion about Jane Fonda. Bottom line, however: if you are a Fonda fan you should def read this. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2018, Dark, stark and funny account of her life, tennis and her crushes/love. As she starts the third act of her immensely interesting life,she wrote a book which I -and I believe countless others - will/should use to navigate the waters of our own futures. On the other hand, whenever she discusses politics, history or even the movie business she's strangely out of touch and preachy at the same time. "It's all well and good. I imagine she must be absolutely horrified by trump. . That prompted me to rate my Unstoppable audio cd purchase 3 stars. Being the first to start exercise programs for woman's with her gyms for woman giving aerobic classes and then her highly successful video tapes. Her voice echoes clearly and guides the reader almost to the point of visuals,as the chapters unfold in your mind's eye like one of her films. I don't care how self- absorbed she is. At the end, she was bubbling with the need to erase and replace the patriarchy (her word) with a newer more egalitarian world. . . Watching from afar her jet setting life while married to Ted Turner. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. She's essentially teaching life lessons and they're quite substantive. I would recommend this book to anyone who is at a stage of trying to figure out what should come next. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. She has led a highly interesting life, one filled with all kinds of right-on activism, and she can boast of an overall very good filmography, which includes notable titles such as They Shoot Horses Don't They?, Klute (for which she won her first Academy Award), Julia, The China Syndrome, & Coming Home (for which she won her second Academy Award). One of the highlights of the book is Jane talking about her work on ON GOLDEN POND and in particular, her relationship with Katherine Hepburn whose voice she renders wonderfully well on the audiobook. Anyway, the book starts off slow (as many memoirs do) but picks up once she gets involved in the movie biz and just keeps getting better from there. April 14, 2005 My Life So Far Jane Fonda, actor and activist, talked about her autobiography My Life So Far, published by Random House. She finished this book when only a few years older than I am right now. It says a lot for her though, that she exited each one apparently on good terms with the guy, or developed them as time went on. I read it as an audiobook read by Jane Fonda herself; I am convinced that this is the best way to experience an autobiography: read by its author. I would highly recommend this book, An inspiring story, even if she's obsessed with Serena, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2018. Unable to add item to List. She addresses all of these issues with candor and sounds genuinely regretful about some of these behaviors, esp the breast implants she got in the 90's (she acknowledges she got them due to low self-esteem). Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2017. last fall and she certainly wants people to vote blue in November. Autobiography: My Life Story So Far. His childhood was scarred by tragedy. As soon as I finished this book, I went straight out and bought the DVD of On Golden Pond which I had watched at least three times already and wept over the scene with her and her fictional and real life father, Henry Fonda. This book taught me a lot not only about Jane, her family and the Hollywood of that time but also about some historical events like the Vietnam War. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. I have always loved Jane Fonda. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Start by marking “Unstoppable: My Life So Far” as Want to Read: ... but this autobiography has taught me so much more about this talented and fiercely competitive tennis player. “To hold this book in your hands is to be astonished by how much living can be packed into sixty-plus years.”—. Actually, I would rate this book as a 6. What a woman! Overall this book made me grow as a person and taught me life lessons that I will carry with me all my life. There have been bad choices in men, there was such speculation about the horrible relationship with Henry (and much gossiped about especially during the filming ON GOLDEN POND), and then her infamous Hanoi Jane period. In middle school, I was constantly bullied for about a year. This title was a direct quote from Dr. Hicken that summed up his philosophy. It's written well enough and has some interesting things about her life. Jump to Latest Follow ... Unstoppable: My Life So Far, by Maria Sharapova, Particular Books, RRP£20/Sarah Crichton Books, RRP$28, 304 pages David Shaftel is the editor of Racquet, a quarterly journal of tennis A life lived without passion is no life at all. I was not prepared for her life lessons and she really grew in my eyes. How does the threesome happy (happyish) with of Roger Vadim become the twenty house-proud housewife of Ted Turner. lt is not the usual badly written, superficial account of a celebrity's life (although I like these, too ...), but a rather frank autobiography which leaves you with the feeling that it has been written with great care and deep psychological insights. Before I even looked at a single page of Jane Fonda’s autobiography, My Life So Far, someone in my family was upset with both me and the fact that I would deign to waste my time reading “that traitor’s book.” I attempted to explain the reasons behind why I thought I should, but was immediately shut down. Being the first to start exercise programs for woman's with her gyms for woman giving aerobic classes and then her highly successful video tapes. I recently heard Jane Fonda on Marc Maron's podcast and thought she was pretty fascinating. Describe Your Life And We'll Title Your Autobiography. I have always had a soft spot for her because my mom had a bunch of her workout VHS tapes that I used to do in high school and college. The only thing that is unsettling is her clear obsession with Serena. Her books included the autobiography My Life So Far (2005); Prime Time (2011), a volume of advice about aging; and What Can I Do? About My Life So Far. Amazingly, they are right.Young Maria Sharapova went on to win Wimbledon at just seventeen years old, in an astonishing upset against the reigning champion Serena Williams―the match that kicked off their legendary rivalry and placed Sharapova on the international stage. I saw her (and had a photo taken!) I'll ne. recently and was impressed by the friendly atmosphere she manages to create - I am usually bored by the exercises online, but to keep them up with her is a pleasure. So I got interested and picked up this book. Currently, Jane is leading the charge on Fire Drill Fridays, a national movement to protest government inaction on climate change. There have been only a few dull moments during my 29 years on this planet. Jane was painfully uncertain of herself, which impacted all three of her marriages. It's incredibly entertaining and always compelling. . Great anecdotes but I think this is more than just a bio; its a bit of a self help book. About the Author Jane Fonda is an Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress and highly successful producer. Be the first to ask a question about My Life So Far. The book is … There has been plenty of ups and downs. An amazing woman, who took up causes from the Viet Nam War to environmental to the education of young. They are so much fun and probably the only exercise I have ever really enjoyed, so anyone who dogs her for doing those tapes doesn. Fonda's words are a marvel to read, a true balm for the soul. April 4th 2006 Jane celebrated her 80th birthday by raising $1 million for each of her nonprofits, Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential and The Women’s Media Center. Ugh. I had always been a fan of Sharapova's Tennis (grunting aside) but really didn't know much of her backstory. Klute, overall one of her best performances and On Golden Pond the best. She is frank, disarming and extremely thoughtful about the contradictions in her life, and what is even more fascinating, a slow unravelling of her own persona and where it comes from that made her make good and bad decisions. I love celebrity autobiographies.. they are an addiction with me. While I was a young adult through the 70s and the Viet Nam War, I learned more about that major event from this book. I was sometimes shocked or disgusted, sometimes angry or sad, but above all I felt even more inspired by this strong woman than I was before. My life began when I was born at approximately [birth time ] on [birth date]. So it's all good. Well, put all that "projection" aside, and read her autobiography. by Syd Robinson. I didn't know much about Jane Fonda other than most obvious facts: her acting career, her activism, three husbands. I was sometimes shocked or disgusted, sometimes angry or sad, but above all I felt even more inspired by this strong woman than I was before. . Gothic romance, dueling family restaurants, West African magic, and much, much more! My Autobiography Essay. Within this vulnerability lives the humility that allows flesh to soften into the sounds of the soul.” Maybe this was what was happening to me. Many did, and they were often critical: of her anti-war activism, of her Barbarella image, of her choice in marital partners, and the failure of those marriages, of her cosmetic surgery, or of her apparently "cashing in" on the fitness craze (and making us all look bad. Recently watching her series with Lily Tomlin on Netflix - Grace and Frankie. In the end of the book she is single and living in Atlanta which is not quite up to date. They ring the bell, though no one is expecting them and they don’t speak English. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Jane has a. I listened to the audio version of this book, which Fonda reads. She is painfully honest,both with herself and the reader- and for that one cannot help but admire her further. Especially for female readers like me, role-model-wise, it is very interesting and revealing to see that a "perfec. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. She's my new imaginary best friend/mentor/godmother. You have a mom, I don't", Sharapova replies. An impressive immigration tale, an inspiring coming-of-age narrative, and a host of useful advice on navigating celebrity culture. I’ve never known so that whole relationship seems bewildering to me. Than I watched and participated in her healthy movement. Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2018. Many did, and they were often critical: of her anti-war activism, of her Barbarella image, of her choice in marital partners, and the failure of those marriages, of her cosmetic surgery, or of her apparently "cashing in" on the fitness craze (and making us all look bad. This is an autobiography about my life so far. recently and was impressed by the friendly atmosphere she manages to create - I am usually bored by the exercises online, but to keep them up with her is a pleasure. Ugh. I feel that I have succeeded.". . The movie was pretty much sold as a long sought reunion of Henry Fonda with his daughter before he died, which happened about 5 months later. BuzzFeed Quiz Party! Sharapova’s outstanding work ethic and and belief in her abilities is an inspiration for so many people. In general, I am impressed by her bravery and ongoing commitment to self-improvement and self-awareness. I remember clearly doing her video tapes while my son Matthew was a little one. Take this … I'm too young to care about what she did in Vietnam and many of us had 'interesting' political convictions when we were young. It didn't disappoint me. I had to ponder the rating. Fonda also premiered Jane Fonda in Five Acts, a documentary for HBO chronicling her life and activism, at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I wanted to write my life in such a way that in reading about my journey, the reader would continually put the book down and reflect on their own life and relationships. I certainly haven’t done that (with the one, not three) with my ex husband. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2018, Brilliant autobiography, so well written and engrossing I finished the book in one day. How lucky I am/was to grow up admiring this pioneer. This list may not reflect recent changes (). “In psychologist Marion Woodman’s Leaving My Father’s House I read: “When humans suffer they are vulnerable. Print off as many pages as you need for students to complete their project. As she starts the third act of her imm. Barefoot In The Park, several times watched. Some things just happen, Jane is slowly working out why. This item is backordered. a refreshing look at the tennis superstar’s rags-to-riches story." Her run-in with authority is honestly dealt with. This one, I found honest and frank, but not gossipy and also discreet, where it could get nasty. Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2019. I found myself intrigued and grateful to learn some of the history and complexities of Vietnam and her involvement in protesting. Mom is left at home because she cannot get a visa. She also was a staunch anti Vietnam war protester and more recently a pretty woke feminist. This is the bildungsroman of a controversial champion, a portrait of the athlete as an uncommonly driven young woman . I listened to the audio version of this book, which Fonda reads. The journey through hardships to glory is laid bare and is inspiring. And still, I read reviews about anything new, her estranged absence from theater and film....but I did know about her education and some of that. Well, put all that "projection" aside, and read her autobiography. *One of The Boston Globe's Best Books of 2017*From the five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova, the candid, captivating story of her rise to tennis stardomIn the middle of the night, a father and his daughter step off a Greyhound bus in Florida and head straight to the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. A good read. It was certainly refreshing to read of a tennis players good relationship with a 'pushy' tennis parent. Three marriages, each unique, and providing her with growth and strength as she moved on into the final stage of enriched enlightenment and peace. Full of thrilling, insightful episodes from her beginnings in Siberia, from career-defining games, and from her recent fight to get back on the court, Unstoppable is an inspiring tale of persistence, pulsing with fearlessness and candor. In it, Ms. Fonda focused on her… read more Her description of Katherine Hepburn as extremely competitive, combative, and extremely kind is, I suspect, absolutely correct. As for the book, it is quite long and very thorough and well-written for its type. Dancing My Way Through Sanpete by Lois Johnson and I Could Have Danced All Night by Barbara Christensen each incorporated their authors' love of dance. A lot of the spiritual New Age vibe annoyed me (I’m sure many will say that proves my need for spirituality). First she was at the forefront of protesting the Vietnam War. This is not in the book but I got the book by seeing Jane interviewed on Oprah. Maria Sharapova’s autobiography, Unstoppable: My Life So Far, gives insights into her career, family, and personal life. This just proves for people that sometimes dreams come true I guess and you have to go with your (her father's) intuition. Directed by Hugh Hudson. My Life Story - So Far. Sarah Crichton Books; 1st Edition (September 12, 2017). Even though Kelsey wasn't born in New Jersey, he spent his early years not far from my hometown in Colonia section of Woodbridge, New Jersey with his mother, Sally, his beloved grandparents, and his beloved sister, Karen. Highly recommend to everyone, very entertaining and eyeopening. As far as celeb bios go, Fonda's is a pretty good one. "Life is what you make it. I already admired her, this just validated my feelings even more so. I'm too young to care about what she did in Vietnam and many of us had 'interesting' political convictions when we were young. 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