Bette Midler; also known as Divine Miss Mmdash;the indomitable and incomparable singer; actor; and musical theater extraordinaire; with a career spanning almost half a centurymdash;revisits her classic memoir; now with a new introduction.This book was a kind of last hurrah. When I read it; I hear a disarmingly younger; sweeter voicehellip;I am not sure that this little confection captures a whole time; but I think itrsquo;s an accurate picture of the spirit and tone of what I was doing in those days...I hope it holds up; and that you find your best younger self in it as I do... With her brassy voice and bold performances making the world finally pay attention; this ambitious Jewish girl from Hawaii; needs no introduction. Grammy awardndash;winning singer; Academy Awardndash;nominee; Broadway star of her critically acclaimed one-woman show; and beloved actress in The Rose; Beaches; and Down and Out in Beverly Hillsmdash;Bette Midler is a household name whose career and fans span generations. In A View from A Broad; Bette relives her career through memories of endless rehearsals; her fear of flying; crazy schedules; and wisdom she learned from Thai Gondoliers with her trademark razor-blade wit that her fans have grown to know; love; and expect. Filled with photographs; a new introduction; and heartwarming stories that highlight only a portion of a brilliant career; A View from a Broad is the perfect gift for anyone who loves music; theater; or just plain funmdash;and will be cherished by the fans of Divine Miss M for years to come.
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Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Like going home againBy Pamela KissingerThis was a trip down memory lane for me. I grew up in Racine went to many events at Horlick Field.Thanks for the review. This is one book I will be reading again and again.
