Academy Award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Shirley MacLaine shares a
dazzling memoir in photographs chronicling her extraordinary life with 150+ images from her
personal archive With more than seventy years on the silver screen Shirley MacLaine has as
she says seen it all done it all been everywhere and met everyone. In 1955 she debuted in
Hollywood as the lead role in The Trouble with Harry winning her first of many Golden Globes
and from there her popularity only grew as she amassed a stunning collection of awards
stories and experiences. Now at nearly ninety years old MacLaine has more stories to tell
and the pictures to bring them to life. By introducing readers to her extensive photo
collection MacLaine shares both intimate family memories and images from some of the most
significant figures of film entertainment and politics. With her natural wit and charm she
reveals the stories behind each photo exploring ambition love friendship motherhood art
political activism and more. By doing so MacLaine charts the course of her remarkable life
and career sharing both early memories (her childhood with her brother Warren Beatty her
decision to leave for New York City at age sixteen her early work on Broadway and becoming a
mother) as well as remembrances of her days in the public eye (campaigning for George McGovern
traveling to meet political luminaries starring in legendary film roles and developing an
interest in spirituality). Along the way readers gain greater insight into figures such Frank
Sinatra Bob Fosse Bette Davis Jack Nicholson the Dalai Lama Fidel Castro Mikhail
Baryshnikov and many more. And whether she's sharing what advice Elvis Presley asked her for
how she consoled close friend Elizabeth Taylor after the death of her husband or which prime
minister she discussed UFOs with MacLaine offers her most visual and candid book yet giving
readers an unprecedented glance into a life like no other.
