Jane Russell: My Path and My Detours : An Autobiography (Hardcover)

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Discovered at 18 by Howard Hughes and promoted by her debut in The Outlaw , Russell has long been a symbol of earthy sex appeal and Hollywood glamour. Here, she reveals a more complex character, grounded in a sensible pragmatism and strong belief in God. In spite of initially powerful backing, her career has been uneven, while her private life has been equally turbulent. She recounts both her triumphs and her mistakes honestly and with no apology. Although her approach to religion and her ``messages'' from God may surprise some readers, the straightforward, open statement of her beliefs will appeal to many. For general collections. Barbara Kemp, Washington State Univ. Lib., Pullman
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• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 341 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts; 1st Edition edition (September 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531097994
• ISBN-13: 978-0531097991
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #305,117 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Quite religious - if that bothers you, don't bother but....., May 19, 2009

By	D. S. Wymore "Golden Age of Hollywood fan" (Catskill Mountains, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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One of my hobbies is reading biographies and autobiographies of the Hollywood stars from the 1930s to the 1950s. I find these people ultimately fascinating - how they stories differ, intertwine, and yet are the same in some respects. I'm always amazed by how many of them had either no or deceased fathers (Jane Russell included). If you are bothered by anyone speaking their mind about their religious beliefs, this is not the book for you (and neither is Ginger Rogers' autobiography). Jane Russell presents her story in a straight forward, down to earth, no excuses manner. Not exactly professionally written but readable nonetheless. It doesn't deserve the lambasting a previous reviewer gave it.