Author: Jane Scovell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935170327
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Born into a family blessed by genius and plagued by tragedy, Oona lived in the shadow of greatness from an early age. One of the most exquisite and enigmatic beauties of her generation, she intrigued the public for decades. Now, in this stunning biography, new light is shed, at last, on the mystery that was ... OONA The daughter of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O'Neill, Oona mixed easily among Manhattan's cafe society and was named New American Debutante of the 1941-42 social season. But at just eighteen she shocked the world by running off to Hollywood and marrying a man thirty-six years her senior: the brilliant and controversial Charlie Chaplin. From the child who yearned for her absent father's love, to the woman who became the mainstay in an extraordinary marriage; from the dedicated wife and devoted mother of eight to the devastated widow, this book reveals a spirit as fascinating as the geniuses who surrounded her. Extensively researched, Oona's story is rich with exciting insights into her successful union, her world of celebrity--Hollywood in its heyday--and the allure and intellect that made her a heroine in her own right.
Oona Living in the Shadows
Author: Jane Scovell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935170327
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Born into a family blessed by genius and plagued by tragedy, Oona lived in the shadow of greatness from an early age. One of the most exquisite and enigmatic beauties of her generation, she intrigued the public for decades. Now, in this stunning biography, new light is shed, at last, on the mystery that was ... OONA The daughter of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O'Neill, Oona mixed easily among Manhattan's cafe society and was named New American Debutante of the 1941-42 social season. But at just eighteen she shocked the world by running off to Hollywood and marrying a man thirty-six years her senior: the brilliant and controversial Charlie Chaplin. From the child who yearned for her absent father's love, to the woman who became the mainstay in an extraordinary marriage; from the dedicated wife and devoted mother of eight to the devastated widow, this book reveals a spirit as fascinating as the geniuses who surrounded her. Extensively researched, Oona's story is rich with exciting insights into her successful union, her world of celebrity--Hollywood in its heyday--and the allure and intellect that made her a heroine in her own right.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935170327
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Born into a family blessed by genius and plagued by tragedy, Oona lived in the shadow of greatness from an early age. One of the most exquisite and enigmatic beauties of her generation, she intrigued the public for decades. Now, in this stunning biography, new light is shed, at last, on the mystery that was ... OONA The daughter of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O'Neill, Oona mixed easily among Manhattan's cafe society and was named New American Debutante of the 1941-42 social season. But at just eighteen she shocked the world by running off to Hollywood and marrying a man thirty-six years her senior: the brilliant and controversial Charlie Chaplin. From the child who yearned for her absent father's love, to the woman who became the mainstay in an extraordinary marriage; from the dedicated wife and devoted mother of eight to the devastated widow, this book reveals a spirit as fascinating as the geniuses who surrounded her. Extensively researched, Oona's story is rich with exciting insights into her successful union, her world of celebrity--Hollywood in its heyday--and the allure and intellect that made her a heroine in her own right.
Oona Living in the Shadows
Author: Jane Scovell
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 044656494X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A biography of the life of the enigmatic daughter of Eugene O'Neill & wife of Charlie Chaplin, encompassing her intriguing family members & circle of friends.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 044656494X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A biography of the life of the enigmatic daughter of Eugene O'Neill & wife of Charlie Chaplin, encompassing her intriguing family members & circle of friends.
Hidden Star
Author: Patrice Chaplin
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Biography of Oona O'Neill Chaplin, widow of Charlie Chaplin
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Biography of Oona O'Neill Chaplin, widow of Charlie Chaplin
Trio
Author: Aram Saroyan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Women
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Women
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Among the Porcupines
Author: Carol Matthau
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 9780345367938
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 9780345367938
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Night Flying Woman
Author: Ignatia Broker
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
ISBN: 0873516869
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
In the accounts of the lives of several generations of Ojibway people in Minnesota is much information about their history and culture.
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
ISBN: 0873516869
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
In the accounts of the lives of several generations of Ojibway people in Minnesota is much information about their history and culture.
Love Always, Petra
Author: Petra Nemcova
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0446510858
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
Model Petra Nemcova's charmed life was changed forever when the tsunami swept her boyfriend away, and left her with a broken pelvis and clinging to a tree for nearly eight hours. All of her proceeds from this book will be donated to the Give2Asia/Happy Hearts Fund helping to rebuild the areas hardest hit.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0446510858
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
Model Petra Nemcova's charmed life was changed forever when the tsunami swept her boyfriend away, and left her with a broken pelvis and clinging to a tree for nearly eight hours. All of her proceeds from this book will be donated to the Give2Asia/Happy Hearts Fund helping to rebuild the areas hardest hit.
It's Better to Laugh--
Author: Kathy Levine
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671511084
Category : Women television personalities
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
She's the undisputed queen of televised shopping. Now everyone's favorite TV girlfriend tells the story of her life in an engaging and candid autobiography that holds nothing back. Here's Kathy as her fans have always wanted to know her. Find out all about QVC--on and off camera, the celebrities she's met and what they're really like, Kathy's romantic ups and downs, and much more.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671511084
Category : Women television personalities
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
She's the undisputed queen of televised shopping. Now everyone's favorite TV girlfriend tells the story of her life in an engaging and candid autobiography that holds nothing back. Here's Kathy as her fans have always wanted to know her. Find out all about QVC--on and off camera, the celebrities she's met and what they're really like, Kathy's romantic ups and downs, and much more.
Marilyn Horne
Author: Marilyn Horne
Publisher: Baskerville Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 9781880909713
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
This completely rewritten autobiography has been brought up to date with new material covering the last twenty years, all new pictures, and a CD of live recordings chosen by Mme. Horne as the best to exemplify her talent.
Publisher: Baskerville Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 9781880909713
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
This completely rewritten autobiography has been brought up to date with new material covering the last twenty years, all new pictures, and a CD of live recordings chosen by Mme. Horne as the best to exemplify her talent.
From the Earth to the Shadows
Author: Amanda Hocking
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250084830
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
The epic conclusion to the thrilling Valkyrie duology by New York Times bestselling YA author Amanda Hocking, From the Earth to the Shadows. While dealing with dark revelations about her life and her world, Malin finds herself with new allies--and new enemies. Her quest for the truth leads her to places she never thought possible, and she's never been one to shy away from a fight. But for all her strength and determination, will it be enough to save the world before it's too late?
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250084830
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
The epic conclusion to the thrilling Valkyrie duology by New York Times bestselling YA author Amanda Hocking, From the Earth to the Shadows. While dealing with dark revelations about her life and her world, Malin finds herself with new allies--and new enemies. Her quest for the truth leads her to places she never thought possible, and she's never been one to shy away from a fight. But for all her strength and determination, will it be enough to save the world before it's too late?