Angelina Jolie: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies) (Hardcover)

by Kathleen Tracy (Author)

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Offers a detailed look at the evolution of one of America's most unconventional and unpredictable celebrities.

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Angelina Jolie has understandably created a mystique in the eyes of the public. A rare beauty and skilled actress, she has already earned an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Academy award. Over the past decade, fans have watched her evolve from Hollywood's rebellious wild child to a mother and committed human rights advocate. Best known for portraying strong, edgy women in film, Jolie exudes her own strength off-screen as she gracefully balances the pressures of family life, humanitarian efforts, and a flourishing career.

Angelina Jolie has understandably created a mystique in the eyes of the public. A rare beauty and skilled actress, she has already earned an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Academy award. Her unconventional personal life, however, has consistently drawn as much attention as her acting skills. Over the past decade, fans have watched her evolve from Hollywood's rebellious wild child - infamous for her bold tattoos and shocking two-year marriage to actor Billy-Bob Thornton - to a mother and committed human rights advocate. Together she and Brad Pitt have adopted three international children, sparking an adoption trend among other celebrities. Best known for portraying strong, edgy women in film, Jolie exudes her own strength off-screen as she gracefully balances the pressures of family life, humanitarian efforts, and a flourishing career.

This detailed biography includes a chronology of significant events, illustrations, and a bibliography of print and electronic resources. Ideal for fans and general readers looking to learn more about one of today's most intriguing and sought-after celebrities.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 132 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood (December 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313364605
• ISBN-13: 978-0313364600
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,161,578 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly surprised, February 15, 2009

By	Darius Harrison Samuelsson (Arlington, VA USA) - See all my reviews

I have taken NyQuil, Ambien, Lunesta in an effort to cure my chronic insomnia to no avail. Upon finding this book I have found my cure. And it generally takes but a paragraph. Few books that I have come across in my years reading biographies yield as little depth as this one. I was shocked at how little actual information the author was able to provide - and it was almost as if she based her bio on a couple of movies and the wikipedia page. Stunning lack of detail.