An argument could be made on which of the two is stranger and more exciting, mysterious, terrifying and eclectic—the reel adventures of movie star Ingrid Pitt or the real life adventures of daughter, wife, mother and new grandmother Ingrid Pitt. Ingrid Pitt: Darkness Before Dawn will help you find an answer to that argument as you follow the life story of the amazing Ingrid—from the terror-filled years in a Concentration Camp, hardships after the war, breaking into acting, becoming a wife and mother, world-wide adventures, making movies, writing and theatre. This memoir of a life filled with terror and tears and ultimately joy and laughter will paint a picture of Ingrid Pitt you will not soon forget.
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This is Ingrid Pitt's account of her own life. She provides a decent chronology, starting right from birth. She did not have an easy life at all. The first few chapters are especially difficult to get through, since she spent a number of years in a Nazi concentration camp. Still, over the course of Ingrid's life, she had a lot of good things going for her, and she often shows her appreciation about this. She definitely compensated for such a tragic beginning.
Ingrid is intelligent, sophisticated, and she writes well. If you are looking for a behind-the-scenes 'tell all' book with scandals and exploits, then this is NOT for you. Rather, this describes a life full of challenges and adventure. I think Ingrid gives a fairly honest appraisal of her assets and deficits. She did not think she was the most stunning or best actress in the world, but she does know that she was good enough to get serious parts. She is also able to make fun of herself, which is a sign of humility. I recommend this book, especially for anyone who loves the Hammer horror films. If you ever wondered what some of these actors and actresses were really like behind all their makeup and fangs, then this is valuable reading.
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Another suit, this time immaculate in blue, slobbered over my hand at the door, told me archly that he was the vice-president of something or other and was on call to make my every wish come true. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Darkness Before Dawn, Ingrid Pitt, Pani Philipska, Buenos Aires, Herr Boettcher, Red Cross, Where Eagles Dare, Fräulein Gloge, Countess Dracula, Cuckoo Run, The Vampire Lovers, New York, Christopher Lee, Brian Hutton, Elliott Kastner, Peter Snell, The Wicker Man, Luis Sojit, Beverly Hills Hotel, Lady Violator, West End, Mother Courage, Clint Eastwood, World War, Puerta de Hierro Browse Sample Pages:
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Another suit, this time immaculate in blue, slobbered over my hand at the door, told me archly that he was the vice-president of something or other and was on call to make my every wish come true. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Darkness Before Dawn, Ingrid Pitt, Pani Philipska, Buenos Aires, Herr Boettcher, Red Cross, Where Eagles Dare, Fräulein Gloge, Countess Dracula, Cuckoo Run, The Vampire Lovers, New York, Christopher Lee, Brian Hutton, Elliott Kastner, Peter Snell, The Wicker Man, Luis Sojit, Beverly Hills Hotel, Lady Violator, West End, Mother Courage, Clint Eastwood, World War, Puerta de Hierro Browse Sample Pages:
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