Finding My Balance: A Memoir

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Summary: The most personal and honest book around!
Review: A touching, honest and personal story of one of the most respectable person in Hollywood.A heartwarming and, at times, painful journey and self discovery of Mariel Hemingway. A true gem for readers of all ages and backgrounds. A very intelligent and thought provoking book. A must have. BUY IT !

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Summary: Hemingway shares both her passion and her soul
Review: Being a fan of Ms. Hemingway's film work for several years I was pleased to learn that she had written her memoir. Ms. Hemingway's story of survival and discovery was both a thought provoking and moving read. She openly shares the blessing and the curse of her famous family ties and the lessons gained by years of living in emotional upheaval. The yoga metaphor used throughout the book works well and ties each chapter neatly together. All in all an inspiring autobiography by a very talented and strong woman.

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Summary: Interesting even if you're not into yoga
Review: Like the reader from Raynham, MA, I am not the slightest bit interested in yoga and skipped over those parts. But the other sections were worth reading -- especially the parts about her eating disorder! Before she got the implants, I always admired and envied Mariel's figure, especially the way she looked in Personal Best, and had assumed that she was just naturally athletic. I suppose I shouldn't have been shocked to learn that, like so many celebrities, she had to starve and endanger her health to look like that. And the stuff about her mixed-up family was very interesting, too -- though sad. I also enjoyed the stuff about Woody Allen.