Books like Being Audrey Hepburn by Mitchell Kriegman

339 pages ; 22 cm840L Lexile

Hough on-camera she was often cast in the role of a carefree ingenue, Audrey Hepburn's off-camera life was marked by challenges: growing up without a father and with the Nazi threat during her youth; a demanding film career while she was a young mother; unfaithful husbands and two divorces; and constant scrutiny from the media. Yet Audrey Hepburn always epitomized beauty and grace. In the tradition of What Would Jackie Do? bestselling author Pamela Keogh culls lessons in loveliness from a woman who survived every setback with panache.Topics include:• Dating and romantic advice from a woman who enjoyed romances with John F. Kennedy, William Holden, and Albert Finney• A primer on what made Audrey the icon she is today, and how to apply her style choices to twenty-first-century clothes, makeup, and accessories• Raising children, raising husbands, and making home life balanced in every way• St. Audrey: Long before Angelina and Bono got all the press, Audrey Hepburn did invaluable work for UNICEF, teaching us much about extending ourselves to others.In an era fraught with selfishness, artifice, and sensational headlines, the reality and tranquility of Audrey is precisely what the world needs now.

Seventeen‑year‑old Skylar Evans’s hopes of leaving her small town for art school are threatened when her mother loses her job. A renewed friendship with marine veteran Josh and her work at a local motel help her see the value of home and friendship.

Seventeen‑year‑old valedictorian Parker Frost is a rule‑follower until a mysterious clue forces her to step off the beaten path and confront a town mystery and her own hidden desires.

Seventeen‑year‑old Anthem Fleet discovers she is an all‑powerful superhero, and must juggle school, friends and family while hiding the dark secret that her newfound powers carry.

After returning home from boarding school, Emma discovers her mother is in the midst of a schizophrenic break, forcing her to confront the foundations of her own identity while seeking support from her boyfriend Daniel—though a brooding visitor at the hospital may offer deeper understanding.

Short biography of actress Audrey Hepburn.

A thrilling paranormal romance in Paris, where Kate and Vincent's love story is threatened by a new and deadly enemy, and the immortal Vincent's future is in jeopardy, with a cliffhanger ending that leaves fans eager for the next book in the series.

A coming-of-age story about Cricket, a young woman trying to find her place in the world after heartbreaks, as her beloved dog Jupiter and her mother's social issues affect her wedding plans and love life in a whimsical tale of romance and family life, with a focus on the journey of self-discovery and the joy of dogs and love in the process.

A high school romance thriller about a girl who can't remember the night of a car crash but starts to question her feelings for two boys she thought she loved, leading her on a dangerous journey of self-discovery and forgiveness after facing her past in a car crash that completely rewrote her life.

High‑school seniors Sara and Tobey wrestle with the priorities of life while balancing future plans and present joys.

A teenage girl named Teresa encounters the ghost of Brother Rush, who guides her through her family's hidden past and helps her see the true meaning of her struggles.

Thirteen‑year‑old Mann faces violence, loss, and an absent father in a dangerous inner‑city neighborhood, struggling to define his own masculinity and identity amid family turmoil.

A revealing biography of Audrey Hepburn, crafted by her son Luca Dotti, that mixes family memories, personal letters, recipes, illustrations, and over 250 unpublished photographs to paint an intimate portrait of the actress.

A concise biography of Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn, detailing her life as a celebrated motion picture actress from 1929 to 1993, noted in New York Times reviews.