Shelley also Known as Shirley [Hardcover]

Shelley Winters (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Random House Value Publishing (March 31, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517412802
• ISBN-13: 978-0517412800
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 5.9 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,634,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Who cares if it's true or not?, April 24, 2000

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This review is from: Shelley also Known as Shirley (Hardcover)

This book is one of the most entertaining autobiographies I have ever read. I have heard many reviews saying how this book is full of lies, etc, but I didn't care. One of the first things Ms. Winters writes in the book is that this was her life how SHE remembers it, and that it may not be all correct, but people remember things the way they want. Take this as truth or fiction; either way it is a great look at a young girl's rise to fame in 1940s and 50s Hollywood. It gave me insight into the post-war Hollywood machine, and what it was like to be an up-and-comer surrounded by these big-name stars. Ms. Winters' style is casual, as if she was writing it to each reader personally. If any of this interests you, definatly get your hands on a copy.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars deliciously salacious!, March 9, 2000

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William L. Shackleford (Seal Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shelley also Known as Shirley (Hardcover)

My wife read me parts of this book while we were driving on a long trip. I found it very entertaining and well written, and am surprised that it is out of print already. One may not agree with her opinions and lifestyle, but she's had an interesting life doing it HER way, and is one helluva good writer.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Shelley had quite a life, December 4, 1999

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Erowida (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shelley also Known as Shirley (Hardcover)

Quite an interesting autobiography, not like any ive ever read. I just picked it up at the thrift store, what the heck. It was only $.20. She was quite promiscuous, though i must say, coming from a different lifestly and point-of-view on things, she was very casual about her acqauntances. Maybe im just old-fashioned, but i thought most of it was repelling. But interesting life, nonetheless.