How lucky I am/was to grow up admiring this pioneer. I have followed Jane Fonda for years. There have been only a few dull moments during my 29 years on this planet. It tells so many good stories on different levels - on how Yuri Sharapova quit his job of hard construction work - risking everything - to give his daughter the chance to excel and become one of the world's greatest female tennis players. The very young daughter writes emotional letters to her mom each day. Sure to satisfy longtime fans of women’s tennis." I mostly knew her from ”Grace and Frankie” (Netflix), a series I love, but she is so much more. Be the first to ask a question about My Life So Far. by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book brings out the absolute dedication top athletes have to their chosen field, in this case tennis. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. . This book made me feel so many things. April 14, 2005 My Life So Far Jane Fonda, actor and activist, talked about her autobiography My Life So Far, published by Random House. I think she's an excellent teacher for someone who is seeking how to have a meaningful life as well as how to discern the meaning in one's own life. At times a motivating read. I have always loved Jane Fonda. My life so far has been very interesting. She married a white man who so related to the native Americans he wore his hair in braids and a beaded headband. This just proves for people that sometimes dreams come true I guess and you have to go with your (her father's) intuition. An amazing woman, who took up causes from the Viet Nam War to environmental to the education of young adolescent girls. My life is like a roller coaster. Actually On Golden Pond was the heavy hitter for me. During that time I watched nineteen of her films and actually bought her workout DVDs from Amazon. This book is among the best I have read recently. I think that can easily be skipped over but it was something to hone in on. Robert Norman is an actor, known for My Life So Far (1999). Isn't she married to that CNN guy?" Jane Fonda was always an icon. I listened to the audio version of this book, which Fonda reads. And still, I read reviews about anything new, her estranged absence from theater and film....but I did know about her education and some of that. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes autobiographies. . Jane has a. I listened to the audio version of this book, which Fonda reads. Well, put all that "projection" aside, and read her autobiography. Jane Fonda writes about her personal life with such honesty, warmth, and openness that I couldn't give this book less than four stars. Wow! Jane says accepting her father’s Oscar and bringing it to him was the most wonderful day of her life. This is a gripping read really and Joan Fonda has really lived. I loved the. I have always loved Jane Fonda. They are so much fun and probably the only exercise I have ever really enjoyed, so anyone who dogs her for doing those tapes doesn. How lucky I am/was to grow up admiring this pioneer. She's essentially teaching life lessons and they're quite substantive. Fedegraphica: A Graphic Biography of the Genius of Roger Federer: Updated edition, Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win (Women in Science), String Theory: David Foster Wallace on Tennis: A Library of America Special Publication, A Champion's Mind: Lessons from a Life in Tennis, Getting a Grip: On My Body, My Mind, My Self, Winning Ugly: Mental Warfare in Tennis--Lessons from a Master. A story of fight and determination. A very interesting book. Her position in the US is somewhat different to her global standing, there are still crowds who consider her a traitor, millions who worked out every day to her. It’s Cohen’s polish that elevates Unstoppable." $30.00 add to cart. Even though Kelsey wasn't born in New Jersey, he spent his early years not far from my hometown in Colonia section of Woodbridge, New Jersey with his mother, Sally, his beloved grandparents, and his beloved sister, Karen. Freakin' Hanoi Jane. Jane Fonda is a two-time Academy Award-winning actress (Best Actress in 1971 for Klute and in 1978 for Coming Home), author, activist, and fitness guru. So it's all good. I didn't know much about Jane Fonda other than most obvious facts: her acting career, her activism, three husbands. Do you insist that the kid needs to live a balanced life. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Like a Russian doll, with multiple dolls within it, the book is really many stories. My life began when I was born at approximately [birth time ] on [birth date]. How has health or sickness affected your life? There are no discussion topics on this book yet. I was never particularly fond of Jane Fonda (the book got to me by chance), but I must say I was pleasantly surprised when I read it! I like autobiographies, it is not easy to find really well-written ones. I didn't know much about Jane Fonda other than most obvious facts: her acting career, her activism, three husbands. Currently, Jane is leading the charge on Fire Drill Fridays, a national movement to protest government inaction on climate change. I was born in [birth city] at [hospital in city]. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again. Print off as many pages as you need for students to complete their project. I started to follow her workouts (for seniors!) Her career has spanned over 50 years, accumulating a body of film work that includes over 45 films and crucial work on behalf of political causes such as women’s rights, Native Americans, and the environment. Fonda is currently in production for the seventh and final season of Grace & Frankie, which will be Netflix’s longest running original series. “To hold this book in your hands is to be astonished by how much living can be packed into sixty-plus years.”—. . We've all seen those massively thick books on someone influential in our history that an author has written about. That prompted me to rate my Unstoppable audio cd purchase 3 stars. Someone point blank asked which candidate she supported in the primary and she wisely refused to state, making it clear that the goal has to be to defeat trump. AUTOBIOGRAPHY : My Life Story So Far. I think it's apparent that she goes all out in whatever she does, with passion and deep determination. First she was at the forefront of protesting the Vietnam War. Now it was as though I were being led to them.”, “I think most of us have many personas inside us at the outset, but over time we lean to the one that is dominant and the others atrophy for lack of use. In a personal letter to readers on the Amazon site, she says, "I decided to write it because I felt that if I could be brave enough and go deep enough, that my story would be helpful to other people. Jane Fonda is a two-time Academy Award-winning actress (Best Actress in 1971 for Klute and in 1978 for Coming Home), author, activist, and fitness guru. Great anecdotes but I think this is more than just a bio; its a bit of a self help book. . I don't care whether this is well written or not. Sharapova should not just be remembered for 'drugs ban', she was so much more than that and it would be a crying shame if that was all that was remembered of her legacy. A lot of the spiritual New Age vibe annoyed me (I’m sure many will say that proves my need for spirituality). A boy sees one of the letters and criticizes her for the emotional letters. I’d be curious to see how it has changed in tone, if any. Recently watching her series with Lily Tomlin on Netflix - Grace and Frankie. I can't help thinking Maria would one day love to be friends with Serena after their careers are over. Her position in the US is somewhat different to her global standing, there are still crowds who consider he. There have been 3 significant events in my life that has influenced to who I am today. I really loved the book because of all the different layers and insight. We’d love your help. The journey through hardships to glory is laid bare and is inspiring. Bottom line, however: if you are a Fonda fan you should def read this. She is a seven-time Golden Globe® winn. 122. by Patrick C. James. The only thing that is unsettling is her clear obsession with Serena. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. ***** Jane Fonda's "My Life So Far" is an atypical celebrity memoir. Sometimes the autobiography does not have to end in death, especially if the person is alive. “'Maria Sharapova’s Unstoppable May Just Be the Best Part of Her Comeback Tour.' "It's all well and good. This certainly fills in all the gaps and then some, well written and incredibly interesting. It seems this elite group is able to block out all other pleasures in life in order to achieve their goals, playing through injuries, pain, putting their bodies through incredible stress. First she was at the forefront of protesting the Vietnam War. The courage to be outspoken and stand up for the troops with all the hatred she received. Unstoppable: My Life So Far - the autobiography of the ultimate Fighter. Finally, the book is about a star tennis player that I have sometimes seen. Something went wrong. So I just couldn't give the book five stars, even though I enjoyed almost every page. So I got interested and picked up this book. Jane is now 72. . In the process of writing this book I discovered there were clear, broad, even universal themes that ran through my life, a coherent arc to my journey that, if I could be truthful in the telling, might provide a road map for other women as they face the challenges of relationships, self-image, and forgiveness. It is for her work on the series that she received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2017. So a biography is an account of someone's life written by someone else. This book made me feel so many things. There has been plenty of ups and downs. I felt lighter, as if a space had been cleared around me allowing coincidences (God’s way of remaining anonymous) to manifest. . The documentary Jane Fonda in Five Acts (2018) chronicled her… Jane celebrated her 80th birthday by raising $1 million for each of her nonprofits, Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential and The Women’s Media Center. Highly recommend to everyone, very entertaining and eyeopening. In Fonda's third act, she is prepared to do the work of a lifetime-to begin living consciously in a way that might inspire others who canlearn from her experiences. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I believe Maria could have gone on to win many more slams, but unfortunately once she had shoulder problem it took its toll on her career. . ―Kirkus Reviews. Her rivalry with all tennis players and how the single-mindedness have run through. This is the bildungsroman of a controversial champion, a portrait of the athlete as an uncommonly driven young woman . At eighteen, she reached the number one WTA ranking for the first time, and has held that ranking many times since. About the Author Jane Fonda is an Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress and highly successful producer. I started to follow her workouts (for seniors!) As for the book, it is quite long and very thorough and well-written for its type. She was last seen on the big screen in Paramount’s comedy, Book Club in which she starred alongside Diane Keaton, Mary Steenburgen, and Candice Bergen. For that and so much more,this book is a must-read. The way she talks about her husbands without blaming them nor demonizing them. It’s apt that Sharapova recruited non-fiction master Rich Cohen as her collaborator here. Her life is actually worth hearing about. An honest and entertaining peek into Maria's life, Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2018. Klute, overall one of her best performances and On Golden Pond the best. I was never particularly fond of Jane Fonda (the book got to me by chance), but I must say I was pleasantly surprised when I read it! Before I even looked at a single page of Jane Fonda’s autobiography, My Life So Far, someone in my family was upset with both me and the fact that I would deign to waste my time reading “that traitor’s book.” I attempted to explain the reasons behind why I thought I should, but was immediately shut down. Her approach sucks you in immediately as you cannot help but be in awe of this woman's life and the good the bad and the ugly that comes with it. Many did, and they were often critical: of her anti-war activism, of her Barbarella image, of her choice in marital partners, and the failure of those marriages, of her cosmetic surgery, or of her apparently "cashing in" on the fitness craze (and making us all look bad. . At birth, I weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 inches in length. 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