My Name Is Barbra
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Barbra Streisand
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Barbra Streisand
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Brought to you by Penguin.
This audiobook has received a Grammy nomination for 'Best Audiobook, Narration, and Storytelling Recording'
The exhilarating and startlingly honest autobiography of the living legend.
The long-awaited memoir by the icon of stage, screen and music. This audiobook is read by Barbra Streisand. It features Barbra Streisand’s iconic music, interlaced with exclusive anecdotes for the My Name is Barbra audio edition.
Barbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognizable voices in popular music.
Streisand’s memoir reveals a voice on the page that is every bit as heartfelt, entertaining and spectacular as her best performances. There’s the chilling story, which she’s never told before, of the origins of her legendary stage fright. There’s a hilarious opening line to James Brolin, who she’s been with for 27 years. There’s a page and a half correcting the record on the Streisand Effect, a term that refers to the way efforts to minimize a story can backfire, generating exponentially more press. As Vanity Fair said: ‘if Barbra could plug away for 10 years writing this exhaustive, exhilarating account of her life— then we can do her the courtesy of reading it from start to finish.’
‘Exhilarating … leaves blood on the page … My Name Is Barbra is 992 pages of startling honesty and self-reflection, deadpan parenthetical asides (including a running bit about how much she loves going to the dentist), encyclopaedic recall of onstage outfits, and rigorous analyses of her films’ Vanity Fair
‘Glorious, exuberant, chatty and candid, a victory lap past all who ever doubted, diminished or dissed her, with lingering high fives for the many supporters . . . generous dollops of chutzpah … Nobody puts Barbra in the corner.’ New York Times
‘The book is crammed with delicious details of backstage arguments, bewildered suitors and at least one incident of falling off a London bus’ BBC
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- George Lane
- 27-11-23
So well read
It’s so conversational. Her care to detail and respect to others is astounding. So interesting
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- Lindy
- 06-02-24
Outstanding
I sometimes feel I am missing out, listening to my books instead of reading them, but not this time. It was an absolute joy listening to Barbra tell her story in her own words and what a bonus to hear her music. I wouldn’t have got this from reading her book.
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- Paul Lemon
- 15-12-23
Stunning from start to finish. A fabulous autobiography from the brightest star in Hollywood. Thank u Barbra.
I liked the detail especially the insights on directing a movie. Also the total honesty which was so refreshing.
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- Pedro
- 21-12-23
What a wonderful memoir.
This is a most beautiful, comprehensive and adorable memoir. Barbara is indeed a superstar and it’s so wonderful to hear her talk her own story. I absolutely loved it.
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- PAUL C WHITTINGHAM
- 12-02-24
hearing her voice. getting to know her.
that Barbra was able to put her side of the wronged facts of her life. So pleased I got to know her. Thank you.x
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- Anonymous User
- 09-03-24
What a joy - thank you Barbra
This book was a joy start to finish - as Barbra says she is a perfectionist and this book is example her perfection. I was not a big fan before i started this book - but Barbra is a true inspiration. She has so many fans who love her and I can see why. Barbra you have writen a truly thought provoking book . Xx
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- Wendy Girling
- 20-02-24
Truth and honesty
I loved that Barbra read her own Biography and it was lik she was sharing her life story just with me...very moving in parts and funny in others and didn't want it to end ...Thanku 😊
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- ACAMW
- 27-01-24
What a life one woman can lead
Listening to Barbra herself read back her life story to us is a truly wonderful experience. I have learnt more than I ever knew about her, and I thought I knew a lot. Thank you so much for writing your memoirs and keeping notes of your life and all the experiences you had on the way. Second reading will definitely be on agenda.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-02-24
Such an incredible audiobook
I have enjoyed every second of this audiobook. I immediately started listening again from the beginning when it was over.
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- Sheila1181
- 31-01-24
Extraordinary but relatable
I listen to the book on audible and so glad I did. I find it fascinating that someone who has led such an Extraordinary life is also so relatable, with her views on women’s rights, her feelings regards her success and regrets, the relationship she has with living in line with the Truth and the confusion of people working out Fact from Fiction. I cried when she talked of the loss of Sammie her dog as I could relate to her loss and the incredible joy you get from such an incredible companion. Thank you Barbra for your inquisitive mind to find the truth in all you do.
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