books by Barry Paris (unabridged biography newspaper)

books by Barry Paris

books:

7 reviews
Tony Curtis, Barry Paris

William Heinemann Ltd, 1994

Very Satisfied
I have already read & enjoyed the book. It came in excellent condition, was safely packed and I received it quickly. Thank you very much.

Louise Brooks

6 reviews
Barry Paris

Mandarin, 1991

Highly readable biography of Louise Brooks
I am one of those who became entranced by Louise Brooks after seeing her in "Pandora's Box". She appeared to be highly sexual, intelligent, and to be marching to the sound of a drummer that she alone heard within herself. It turns out that she was all of this. This is an excellent biography and a lesson about what happens to those who despise the opportunities that life presents to us and to ...

Louise Brooks: A Biography

20 reviews
Barry Paris

University of Minnesota Press, 2000

Everything you ever wanted to know about Louise Brooks...
This is an extremely thorough, even-handed and well-written bio. The author's approach is intelligent and his research and references are extensive. One learns that Brooks began as an upper middle class wildchild from the plains who determined early to be a great dancer. She had talent and determination. But Fate along with timing made it possible for her to escape Kansas for New York City ...

Garbo

12 reviews
Barry Paris

University of Minnesota Press, 2002

A great book about Garbo
The cause that I decided to grab that book written by Barry Paris is quite obvious. I live in Russia and all the information in Russian Garbo is concerned with can be generated to the following: Garbo was born a poor and wretched girl in Sweden, discovered by Maurice Stiller, went with him to Hollywood, made a couple of good pics, had a lot of lesbian affairs with almost everybody who was famous ...

Stella Adler on Ibsen, Strindberg, and Chekhov

3 reviews
Stella Adler

Vintage, 2000

Stella Adler on Ibsen, Strindberg, and Chekhov
This book is a must for serious actors who wish to further their understanding of the great writers for the stage. Before reading this book, I was, as an actor, very intimidated by the works of all three writers, but now feel like I can approach their plays with some degree of clarity and purpose. Adler writes from the point of view of performer, literary analyst, and teacher, a combination that ...

Audrey Hepburn

18 reviews
Barry Paris

Berkley Trade, 2001

A book so well researched and written that it flows like...
A book so well researched and written that it flows like a meandering river. The prose is wonderful. Very difficult to stop reading the book until the reading is completed. May Audrey Hepburn be in the Kingdom of God as I surely want to meet her and talk with her.

Song of Haiti

5 reviews
Barry Paris

PublicAffairs, 2006

An amazing book about inspiring people
Song of Haiti is an absolutely awesome book! As a nurse who has done mission work in Haiti, I found this book authentic, a true inspiration, as well as a compelling, indepth view of the lives of many dedicated and compassionate people. Barry Paris' work describes the country and the people in beautiful and fullfilling language. Oftentimes, I felt as if I were in Haiti again experiencing the ...

Garbo: A Biography

3 reviews
Barry Paris

Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd, 1995

Truly extraordinary biography.
Barry Paris' life of Greta Garbo is an extraordinary biography in many ways. First, it tells the story of one of Hollywood's most enigmatic and legendary icons without resorting to hyperbole or the sort of highblown psychobabble so many other, lesser writers would have stooped to. Second, it is meticulously researched and tells Garbo's story honestly, responsibly and thoroughly, including her ...