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I listened to the audio version, which was read by Geena herself. She's so very funny, and I loved her story.
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I expected to enjoy this, as a fan of Geena, but what I wasn't expecting was to find someone so relatable! Through her writing, Geena seems funny, charming, and incredibly genuine. The way she talks about growing up being taught never to be a bother, never to speak up, never to be loud, really hit home. I appreciated reading not just about her experiences on various movies, or about her several marriages, but also about her journey of self-acceptance and how she is still working on standing up for herself. It's not a linear journey, for sure, and it helped remind me that I can keep working on stifling some of my own "polite" tendencies. I definitely recommend this, even if you don't normally read celeb bios.
I heard that Gwen’s Davis wrote a book about gender equity…. But ready this it was a series of mildly amusing anecdotes about shooting movies, with large gaps that didn’t discuss anything difficult or hard. She talks about her marriages and not divorces. This is a fine choice but I didn’t enjoy it.
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How this book ended up on my TBR: Probably from the Great Spending of Credits Before Leaving Audible. I'm a pretty easy sell when the person narrates their own memoir. I've seen two of her films (A League of Their Own and Beetlejuice; she was my favorite character in League).
I did not know what to expect when listening to this book, but I did really enjoy it. Davis's memoir is mostly chronological, with plenty of elaboration on her acting. She does start very directly by addressing the title of the book. She was taught very early on to be exceedingly polite, which meant never asking or accepting pretty much anything, and occasionally overlooking one's personal safety. She then categorizes herself as a total badass and describes her journey.
If you're interested in hearing more about her films and television shows, I think you'll be pleased. I was surprised that she got into acting so early on, despite often being overlooked in her schooling for not being traditionally pretty (mostly due to her height; I think she's gorgeous). I enjoyed hearing the development in her personality and her personal courage. I also loved hearing about her bucking sexist trends in the entertainment industry, from asking innocent questions about why little girls couldn't take on the same roles as little boys, to funding a study that looked at the number of women in children's entertainment, specifically looking at women with roles other than mothers. She is committed to finding and sharing the numbers in her belief that they will convince those with decision-making power in the industry to recognize how blinding the patriarchy is. And to her credit, it does seem to have made a difference, and she has shown her research to folks who were genuinely shocked at the findings.
Those folks wanting to hear more about her personal life may be slightly dismayed, because while she does mention significant romantic figures and ex-husbands, as well as her children, she keeps much of this close to the vest. It was genuinely fun to hear about her parents, especially when she tried to talk like them.
It's hard to not like Davis. She's bold and funny. She hasn't necessarily lead a rough life, but it's been an eventful one, and she certainly makes her mark wherever she goes. She is also completely unapologetic and driven to excel at whatever catches her attention.
I also very much enjoyed listening to the audiobook version of this book. I previously mentioned how delightful it was to hear her take on her parents' voices. I remember the exact moment when she was talking about her mom's death; you could hear her voice filling with emotion at the words and memories. Absolutely recommended.
I did not know what to expect when listening to this book, but I did really enjoy it. Davis's memoir is mostly chronological, with plenty of elaboration on her acting. She does start very directly by addressing the title of the book. She was taught very early on to be exceedingly polite, which meant never asking or accepting pretty much anything, and occasionally overlooking one's personal safety. She then categorizes herself as a total badass and describes her journey.
If you're interested in hearing more about her films and television shows, I think you'll be pleased. I was surprised that she got into acting so early on, despite often being overlooked in her schooling for not being traditionally pretty (mostly due to her height; I think she's gorgeous). I enjoyed hearing the development in her personality and her personal courage. I also loved hearing about her bucking sexist trends in the entertainment industry, from asking innocent questions about why little girls couldn't take on the same roles as little boys, to funding a study that looked at the number of women in children's entertainment, specifically looking at women with roles other than mothers. She is committed to finding and sharing the numbers in her belief that they will convince those with decision-making power in the industry to recognize how blinding the patriarchy is. And to her credit, it does seem to have made a difference, and she has shown her research to folks who were genuinely shocked at the findings.
Those folks wanting to hear more about her personal life may be slightly dismayed, because while she does mention significant romantic figures and ex-husbands, as well as her children, she keeps much of this close to the vest. It was genuinely fun to hear about her parents, especially when she tried to talk like them.
It's hard to not like Davis. She's bold and funny. She hasn't necessarily lead a rough life, but it's been an eventful one, and she certainly makes her mark wherever she goes. She is also completely unapologetic and driven to excel at whatever catches her attention.
I also very much enjoyed listening to the audiobook version of this book. I previously mentioned how delightful it was to hear her take on her parents' voices. I remember the exact moment when she was talking about her mom's death; you could hear her voice filling with emotion at the words and memories. Absolutely recommended.
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I expected some juicy surprising moments and it was only one.