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Summary: WITTY AND A TREAT TO READ
Review: I am still reading this book and find it to be very descriptive of his early life and so many sad and funny stories. Never knew David Niven was so witty, but he really comes out with some "lulu's" in describing situations he found himself in. Buy it, you'll like it.
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Summary: David Niven don't be dead!
Review: I didn't realize quite how much I liked David Niven until I read this book. Hillarious, tragic and incredible. It pains me that he has gone. Like many of that time, they broke the mould when they made him and comes through in this book. A unique book by a unique man.
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Summary: One of the best books I have had the pleasure to read
Review: Prior to reading this book, my only knowledge of David Niven was as an actor in a few films I had seen. 'The Moon's A Balloon' was recommended to the highest level by an old aunt, and I must do likewise to anyone who enjoys superb writing, hugely entertaining and humorous stories, and dry wit of the highest calibre. David's writings are wonderfully descriptive and tinged in places with tragedy lest we forget he was apportioned his share. He led a most extraordinary life, met some of the most famous people from royalty to screen stars, and after reading his memoirs I defy anyone not to be endeared to the man. The book was no doubt initially made popular by David's popularity as an actor, but I guarantee that people who are not acquainted with him will enjoy his memoirs as much as those who are. I cannot recommend this book highly enough, nor adequately elucidate my surprise that it is no longer in print. After reading it I believe you will concur that the world lost a very unique person when David died in 1983. Please do yourself a favour and read this book, you will love it.
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Summary: One of the best books I have had the pleasure to read
Review: Prior to reading this book, my only knowledge of David Niven was as an actor in a few films I had seen. 'The Moon's A Balloon' was recommended to the highest level by an old aunt, and I must do likewise to anyone who enjoys superb writing, hugely entertaining and humorous stories, and dry wit of the highest calibre. David's writings are wonderfully descriptive and tinged in places with tragedy lest we forget he was apportioned his share. He led a most extraordinary life, met some of the most famous people from royalty to screen stars, and after reading his memoirs I defy anyone not to be endeared to the man. The book was no doubt initially made popular by David's popularity as an actor, but I guarantee that people who are not acquainted with him will enjoy his memoirs as much as those who are. I cannot recommend this book highly enough, nor adequately elucidate my surprise that it is no longer in print. After reading it I believe you will concur that the world lost a very unique person when David died in 1983. Please do yourself a favour and read this book, you will love it.
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Summary: Engaging read
Review: This is one of the best autobiographies I've ever read. The stories are hilarious and moving in turn. I never appreciated David Niven much as an actor, but his writing is first-rate. My idea of heaven includes David Niven at the dinner table. I can't wait to read his other books!
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Summary: Engaging read
Review: This is one of the best autobiographies I've ever read. The stories are hilarious and moving in turn. I never appreciated David Niven much as an actor, but his writing is first-rate. My idea of heaven includes David Niven at the dinner table. I can't wait to read his other books!
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Summary: A Touching Personal Memoir
Review: This is the personal history of one of those amazing 20th century lives. Made better when read by the author. (For all the Hollywood dirt you've got to hear "Bring On The Empty Horses!")
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Summary: A Touching Personal Memoir
Review: This is the personal history of one of those amazing 20th century lives. Made better when read by the author. (For all the Hollywood dirt you've got to hear "Bring On The Empty Horses!")
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