Ask Me Again Tomorrow: A Life in Progress - Couverture souple

Dukakis, Olympia

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0060934093 ISBN 13 : 9780060934095

Editeur : Harper Paperbacks, 2004

Synopsis

Book by Dukakis Olympia

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Something about Olympia Dukakis just speaks to people. Now, for the first time, she speaks out–in her signature straight–talk style–about her own history and career.

Olympia Dukakis, internationally known movie and theater star, and cousin of presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, was born into a Greek family in Lowell, Massachusetts. As a first generation Greek–American, Olympia "lived in the hyphen" and struggled to reconcile her American desires with her family's old–world traditions. ASK ME AGAIN TOMORROW tells the story of Olympia's struggle to find her place as an American, as a woman and as a star. It specifically explores the relationship between Olympia, whose main ambition was to live her life exactly as she wanted, and her mother, who spent a lifetime constrained by a tradition that delegated her to second class. Like Sidney Poitier's THIS LIFE and THE MEASURE OF A MAN, this is a book that is more than a celebrity memoir. ASK ME AGAIN TOMORROW will speak to many audiences: readers who also experienced America as an adopted country; readers interested in the art of acting; readers interested in autobiography, and particularly to female readers who have struggled with fitting their own aspirations in with the needs of family. It is a book that will endure.

Revue de presse :

“A fine portrait of a hardworking, dedicated, proud, and inspiring woman, by turns affecting and laugh-out-loud funny.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Wonderful ...this chatty, conversational autobiography is a fascinating account of the beloved actress’ life.” (BookPage)

“An often intense personal memoir ...memorable.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Olympia is talented, warm, funny, and smart. This book is a reflection of her wonderful qualities.” (Cher)

“Olympia Dukakis knows a lot about acting, but she knows even more about life.” (Norman Jewison, director, Moonstruck)

“Inspirational, especially if you grew up in a close-knit family. A-” (Entertainment Weekly)

“Personal and spiritual ...a satisfying look into the personal and professional life of a theater actor.” (Library Journal)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Harper Paperbacks
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0060934093
• ISBN 13: 9780060934095
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 223