andrews, julie

Andrews picks up the story of her previous memoir with her arrival in Hollywood and her phenomenal rise to fame in her earliest films? Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. Andrews describes her years in the film industry ? from the incredible highs to the challenging lows. Not only does she discuss her work in now-classic films and her collaborations with giants of cinema and television, she also unveils her personal story of adjusting to a new and often daunting world, dealing with the demands of unimaginable success, being a new mother, the end of her first marriage, embracing two stepchildren, adopting two more children, and falling in love with the brilliant and mercurial Blake Edwards.

Actress Julie Andrews reflects on her early life, discussing her childhood in war-torn Britain, her move to America, early experiences on vaudeville and the Broadway stages, and her legendary role in the movie "Mary Poppins".

Actress Julie Andrews reflects on her early life, discussing her childhood in war-torn Britain, her move to America, early experiences on vaudeville and the Broadway stages, and her legendary role in the movie "Mary Poppins".

Tells the life story of British singer and actress Julie Andrews, exploring such topics as her family background; rise to stardom with the musicals "My Fair Lady, " "Mary Poppins, " and "The Sound of Music"; marriages and motherhood; and loss of her singing voice.