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Nicole Kidman: The Biography

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I agree with inpip below, that this is an extremely dissatisfying and, in places, a factually inaccurate book. Nicole Kidman was never consulted by the biographers and all that she says or does in the book has been gleaned from articles in Vogue, Variety, etc. Being an admirer of Nicole's unsettling and haunting work in Eyes Wide Shut, The Others, The Hours, To Die For and The Portrait .., I was extremely disappointed to find that very little is said about the fact that she is, at the core, a thinking character actress and not really a garden-variety Hollywood star. This is what makes her art unusual and separates her from, say, Julia Roberts or Meg Ryan.

I have been following Nicole's career for a while and have always been fascinated by the fact that she breaks all the rules and goes for quirky arty films rather than surefire box office hits. Unlike other reviewers here, I think this biography put those desires into context with her struggle as being labelled Mrs Tom Cruise and the break up of her marriage.
I found it a really interesting read with some different takes on the usual stories. There were also some great tales from her early days back in Australia which I have never heard before. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to know a bit more about this wonderful actress and mother.

I really loved this book. I just finished reading it and was disappointed it ended so soon. I didn't know much about Nicole Kidman until I read the biography. As I read it, I felt as though I was living her life; feeling her pain and joy. Whoever reads this book will love it! It truly is a great read!

This is the only Nicole Biography I have ever read. It is written by two English authors. It is long and the print is small, so one must be prepared to spend some time reading it.

It covers her childhood up through the time of writing. The authors seem to have done extensive research on Nicole, so appear to have covered all the bases. Her career is written about in great detail and there is sufficient mention of her personal life to keep the reader wanting more.

It is not a juicy tell all, though, but instead very respectful of Nicole's privacy. I think one will be surprised to find out the kind of person Nicole really is, the breadth of movies she has done, and also how many of those movies were disturbing and/or quite sexual.

An Enjoyable Biography!

I was recently given this book by a friend as I am a new Nicole Kidman fan - What a great read! It was really fun, and detailed her life in a chatty but informed way. I didn't know about any of the films she did as a teenager and I am dying to see them and understand the backstage stories more! I think Nicole's a brilliant actress and this is a fitting biography.

I really liked this biography about Nicole Kidman. It is detailed, not too emotional, rather facts-oriented and seems honest.

This book, based on the life on Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman, is an excellant read for a fan or anyone who just lies biographies. It's informational and spans over the brilliant actress's career from the start. A must read.

I recently purchesed this book and was extremly disapointed to find things that weren't true.A one point it states 'Anne asks her mother when her father will return and Nicole as Grace replies"Daddy isn't coming home.you'll find out soon enough this place isn't always a happy home."' When actually Nicolase asks 'when's Daddy coming home' to which Nicole then says when the war is over. She tells the servent first arrive she 'you'll find out soon enough this place isn't always a happy home.'

I also found that in the book it quotes Anne Robinson to saying 'that looks like a twitch' at Nicoles attempt to imitate Anne,but actually Nicole makes that comment about herself.
The aurthors showed no compassion to writing this book and there only driving force seemed to be the money.I found this book mostly disatifying and was saddened because Nicole Kidman is my favourite actress,this book doesn't do her justice.so enless you are a complete fan don't even bother reading this book!