What Would Audrey Do?: Timeless Lessons for Living with Grace and Style [Paperback]

Pamela Keogh (Author)

Book Description

Release date: April 7, 2009

From the New York Times bestselling author of Audrey Style comes a charming guide to Audrey Hepburn?inspired living for the modern woman

Audrey Hepburn epitomized grace and style, not only in her appearance but in her very essence. Whether in fashion, relationships, her work on the screen, or for UNICEF and her home life, there is no one more worthy of imitation.

How did she do it? What Would Audrey Do? is the answer: a complete Audrey primer, with rich anecdotes and insight from the people who knew her best, and Audrey-inspired lessons in loveliness, including:

· Dating advice from the woman who enjoyed romances with John F. Kennedy, William Holden, and Albert Finney
· What made her an icon, and how to apply her style choices to twenty-first-century clothes, makeup, and accessories
· Raising children, trying to raise husbands, and making home life balanced in every way
· How to travel, what to pack, and maintaining your cool on the road
· Using renown (long before Angelina and Bono got all the press) to help others around the world
· Insight into her rich interior life and the discipline, intelligence, and generosity that made her so compelling

In an era fraught with selfishness, flamboyance, and sensational headlines, Audrey as a role model is precisely what the world needs.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A tongue-in-chic guide to tackling life’s dilemmas with Hepburn’s moxie. Oversize sunglasses not included.”
—People (Mother’s Day Book Gift Guide Pick)

“A delightful presentation of the life of this wonderful actress as well as a treasure trove of advice for becoming a woman of character and grace. We should all heed Hepburn’s lessons.”
—Library Journal

“From longtime fans who’ve seen Breakfast at Tiffany’s countless times to those who discovered the gorgeous gamine via a Gap commercial.…WWAD? offers thought-provoking and fun anecdotes, quizzes, and decorating tips, but it also contains plenty of biographical detail.…A well-rounded read for the Audrey aficionado, or anyone who wants to live life with a bit more panache.”
—BookPage --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Pamela Keogh is the author of the international bestselling illustrated biographies Audrey Style, Jackie Style, and Elvis Presley, as well as What Would Audrey Do? Her work has been featured widely in the media, including on the Today show and Larry King Live, and in Vanity Fair and The New York Times. A graduate of Vassar College, she lives in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Gotham; Reprint edition (April 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592404286
• ISBN-13: 978-1592404285
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #332,545 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming January 12, 2011

By Niquey

Format:Paperback

No, this book was not written in Ms. Hepburn's own words. How could it be when the the poor woman died in 1993? And while it would have been lovely to have a book written by Ms. Hepburn herself, as modest as she was, would it really have happened?
Ms. Keogh delivers on her promise of telling the reader how to achieve Audrey's sense of style and indeed, what made her lovely. She was beloved the world over for her beauty, style and grace, and should the reader choose to follow Ms. Keogh's advice, he/she would be well on their way to achieving Ms. Hepburn's legacy.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book January 19, 2013

By Mita

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Very interesting and informative read. Lots of little tips and facts that I didn't know about Audrey. Definitely a must have for an Audrey fan.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing March 16, 2012

By bboicrazy8

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Let me say that I love Audrey Hepburn and was looking forward to have a fun read about her. I had to stop reading halfway into the book because the editing was horrendous. There were many places in which the grammar, punctuation, and clarity were too distracting for me. I almost feel like this was a draft of the book not a final copy. For example, there was a page that had a quote that began with a quotation mark but never ended with one. There were misquotes as well. The book is also very repetitive. Who ever supposedly edited this needs to be fired.