The Facts of My Life (Audible Audio Edition) Charlotte Rae Larry Strauss Punch Audio Lawrence Strauss Books
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Memoir of actress Charlotte Rae.
The Facts of My Life (Audible Audio Edition) Charlotte Rae Larry Strauss Punch Audio Lawrence Strauss Books
Charlotte Rae's "The Facts of My Life" is a very thorough and insightful autobiography. Beginning with her childhood and descriptions of the family dynamics (and ancestry) that helped her (and sometimes hindered her) in her performing aspirations as a youngster, the book goes through over 80 years of a remarkable life. Reading about Charlotte's early experiences in theatre, on Broadway, and living in New York in general is most fascinating. She is also very poignant in relaying the personal turbulence of her disabled son Andy's life, as well as her own parallel struggles with health and alcohol through the years of her marriage and afterward.The only weak link in this book is that Charlotte's coverage of her time on "The Facts of Life" is shorter than one might expect, given that it is still her biggest claim to fame (and pretty much, the name of the autobiography!). I understand that this is her story, so she probably didn't want to go very far into things on the set concerning others. But I do think a little bit more detail would've been warranted regarding the progression of the series over her seven years on it. Still, I have the utmost respect for Charlotte's body of work as a whole, and consistently enjoyed reading about the many chapters and facets of her life.
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The Facts of My Life (Audible Audio Edition) Charlotte Rae Larry Strauss Punch Audio Lawrence Strauss Books Reviews
What a pleasure to get to know Charlotte Rae. She bravely went through so much, sharing her son Andy's autism battle, and losing him when he was in his early 40s; and revealing the closeness that was continued even after she and her husband divorced. A real trouper and special lady.
Growing up Charlotte Rae's portrayal of Edna Garrett on "The Facts of Life" brought a lot of comfort to me. As other reviews have mentioned, this book briefly covers her time on that show, but her success on "Facts" was just a small blip in her career. I learned a lot about her life and career before the show, and I was amazed by all that she has done and who she has worked with. Charlotte Rae is a generous person and professional who acknowledges everyone who has helped and inspired her in her life. This book is very well written, and I could hear her familiar voice as I read it. I had been looking forward to this book for awhile, and I was glad to get the chance to read it.
An excellent show-biz biography. Ms. Rae has a fascinating story and knows how to tell it. She is, in fact, an excellent writer and an amazing woman. Thoroughly enjoyable.
I of course knew Charlotte Rae from Different Strokes and The Facts Of Life But she is so much more than that. Now in her 90’s she has a career that goes back to the Golden Age of television as well as a wide variety of work in film and on stage. Like all of us her life has had many highs and lows. But she has made it through them all with a determined will and still has a positive outlook. She is an inspiring woman with an amazing story. So much heart and warmth. A truly beautiful person.
I found the book fascinating since Charlotte is my grandmother's sister's daughter. I read about relatives that I have not seen in 50 years. Unless you are a big Charlotte Rae fan, you will not be interested in it. I have been a fan most of my life. I couldn't put it down!!
Charlotte Rae has led a fascinating life, and I have newfound respect and admiration for her, as both a person and an entertainer, after reading her autobiography. This book is engaging and is written in a conversational style - it almost feels as if you're sitting and chatting with Ms. Rae. In addition to the details of her own life, she also shares many interesting anecdotes and insights about mid-century Broadway and Hollywood shows, actors, etc. The only downside, if there is one, is that despite the book's title, and the fact that Charlotte Rae is perhaps most widely known today for her role as Mrs. Garrett on "The Facts of Life", she didn't seem to spend as much time discussing that particular show, her co-stars, etc. as I'd hoped. That said, when you read that chapter, you'll understand why.
Anyone who knows “The Facts of Life” remembers the iconic Mrs. Garrett played by Charlotte Rae. I never really knew much about her as she was mostly was popular for being on NY stages before widespread fame in the 80’s. In her autobiography, Charlotte keeps the focus on her and gives very little details on the Facts of Life or that era. This really isn’t a juicy "Hollywood" book by any means, but that is because Charlotte Rae is like Betty White, someone who is sweet and generally liked by everyone and won’t reveal any huge revelations about her cast members. The biggest shocker is that Charlotte revealed her struggle with Alcoholism and how she is now sober. This is more a book about survival, following your dreams and remaining positive while going through the obstacles life throws at you. I think you should buy this book if you want to know about the woman behind Mrs. Garrett but this is not a gossipy “Hollywood memoir” or book about “The Facts of Life.” It is worth a read.
Charlotte Rae's "The Facts of My Life" is a very thorough and insightful autobiography. Beginning with her childhood and descriptions of the family dynamics (and ancestry) that helped her (and sometimes hindered her) in her performing aspirations as a youngster, the book goes through over 80 years of a remarkable life. Reading about Charlotte's early experiences in theatre, on Broadway, and living in New York in general is most fascinating. She is also very poignant in relaying the personal turbulence of her disabled son Andy's life, as well as her own parallel struggles with health and alcohol through the years of her marriage and afterward.
The only weak link in this book is that Charlotte's coverage of her time on "The Facts of Life" is shorter than one might expect, given that it is still her biggest claim to fame (and pretty much, the name of the autobiography!). I understand that this is her story, so she probably didn't want to go very far into things on the set concerning others. But I do think a little bit more detail would've been warranted regarding the progression of the series over her seven years on it. Still, I have the utmost respect for Charlotte's body of work as a whole, and consistently enjoyed reading about the many chapters and facets of her life.
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