Books like Home by Julie Andrews
Jul Andrews recounts her early life growing up with an ambitious mother and a supportive father, through the challenges of her parents’ divorce, her mother’s remarriage to a difficult stepfather, and the hardships that forced her to support her family at a young age. Drawing on lifelong diaries, Andrews shares vivid memories of rescuing her neighborhood from German bombers during the London Blitz and performing for the Queen as a 12‑year‑old. She then describes her theatre breakthrough, beginning with her role in The Boy Friend on Broadway, followed by stints in My Fair Lady, Camelot, and other high‑profile productions. Elements of humor, warmth, and humility thread throughout her recollection of the music‑and‑theatre world, providing a lively portrait of her path to stardom.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Julie Andrews
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