Sophia Style [Hardcover]

Deirdre Donohue (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2001

Celebrate the unforgettable style of one of the world's most beautiful women. With an image both elusive and enduring, Sophia Loren--now in her mid-sixties--remains glamorous, sexy, poised, gifted with a remarkable physical presence, and yet surprisingly down-to-earth. Sumptuously illustrated with well over a hundred photographs, this fascinating "stylography" examines the many facets of the unique style of this international superstar. Through a study of her many film roles, her public appearances, the choices she has made in both her personal and professional lives, and through the words of those who have known and worked with her, uncover the many layers of Sophia Loren's mystique. Despite the various personae she has taken on--the force of nature, the Earth Mother, the siren, the diva, and the icon--Sophia Loren has consistently remained true to herself. Perhaps this is the secret as to why she has captivated men and women around the globe for decades.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble; First Edition edition (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760758638
• ISBN-13: 978-0760758632
• ASIN: 1586631268
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 9.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #713,643 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Beauty is something one is born with..., June 25, 2003

By 

peppi Turco (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sophia Style (Hardcover)

...Grace, Dignity and Humility is what separates one from everyone else. My own words after meeting and
observing the Legendary Icon through the years. "Sophia Style" captures many wonderful, minute flashes of her
incredible life experiences, along with the many era's that have made her who she is today. "Sophia Style" quite
adequately displays her Grace, Dignity, Humility, Class and Awesome Exotic Beauty. Beauty that exudes
deep from within, through the awesome one of a kind exotic Mediterranean bone structure. And beyond the
ageless olive complection and voluptuous features, casting a bright aura far ahead of her. She may be, for the
most part, reserved and to herself, but rises to the occasion of most gracious hospitality without hesitation. She
has no enemies and lives outside the hullabaloo of Hollywood amidst horse ranches in a tree shrouded Garden of
Eden she calls "La Concordia."

In just observing her relationship and interaction with her son Edoardo, I have learned what it is like to not only
truly be a parent, but a spiritual partner who actively participates in my children's lives.

I received "Sophia Style" a couple of years ago, after first meeting her some decades ago. In dealing with a
devastation within my own life, it was her words, wisdom and character that got me through when my own family
failed me. Sometimes I kept her book near me to remind me to keep rising above it all. It was acting with Grace,
Dignity and Humility that was inspired by her, that kept me from making incredibly horrible rash decisions.

At her Lifetime Achievement Awards in 1994, I insisted that she work again. She grasped me with both
hands in an incredible, yet most gracious way. And worked again she has, with five films since, including one
written and directed by Edoardo. And of course this book by Deirdre Donahue. Hopefully, there'll be many
more films, books and other treasures
to follow. Viva La Bella Donna!!

Affezionatissimo,
Guiseppe (Peppi) Turco

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Style + content, September 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Sophia Style (Hardcover)

Wow! Stylish photography and unseen glimpses of an exceptional beauty with a thesis that holds it all together. Recommended as a gift, a read, an adornment...it will propel the uninitiated into the video store for a reassessment of the great Loren!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Sophia Through The Years!, September 26, 2002

By 

Jennifer E. Williams (Fort Worth, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sophia Style (Hardcover)

Sophia Loren is so incredibly beautiful that Deirdre Donohue almost had to create this book in order to celebrate it! From her humble Italian beginnings to her mature beauty of today, there are photographs of her through it all, plus text to tell about her colorful life. My favorite photos are: Diva (p. 70) intersection of image (p. 88), at the Oscars (p. 96) and 1964 color photo (p. 109). If you love Sophia, do not miss "Sophia Style"!