Author:Charmian Carr
Genre:
Memoir
Summary: Review from Barnes & Noble: The magic of The Sound of Music lives on in the minds and hearts of everyone it has touched. Now, Charmian Carr, who in 1965 captivated moviegoers as Liesl "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" von Trapp, tells what it was like to be a part of the film that has become a cultural phenomenon. It's all here: from how she got the role (and why she almost didn't) to romances on the set and wild nights in Salzburg; from the near-disaster during the gazebo dance to her relationships—then and now—with her six celluloid siblings. Charmian offers stories from fans and friends and a treasury of photographs. And she reveals why she left acting, what she learned when she met the real von Trapp children; and how The Sound of Music has helped her get through stormy times in her own life.
Rating: Very good
Why I Like It: I don't remember why I got this book to read but I thoroughly enjoyed it! Maybe I read an article because I know this is the 50th year since The Sound of Music was released. I do recall that when the movie first came out, it was a very big deal! Grandma Dunipace really liked it & maybe even went to see it more than once! I have not watched The Sound of Music for many years but look forward to seeing it again soon!
Other: It might be interesting to eventually check out other books that were written about The Sound of Music.
Reviewer: Patsy
Summary: Review from Barnes & Noble: The magic of The Sound of Music lives on in the minds and hearts of everyone it has touched. Now, Charmian Carr, who in 1965 captivated moviegoers as Liesl "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" von Trapp, tells what it was like to be a part of the film that has become a cultural phenomenon. It's all here: from how she got the role (and why she almost didn't) to romances on the set and wild nights in Salzburg; from the near-disaster during the gazebo dance to her relationships—then and now—with her six celluloid siblings. Charmian offers stories from fans and friends and a treasury of photographs. And she reveals why she left acting, what she learned when she met the real von Trapp children; and how The Sound of Music has helped her get through stormy times in her own life.
Rating: Very good
Why I Like It: I don't remember why I got this book to read but I thoroughly enjoyed it! Maybe I read an article because I know this is the 50th year since The Sound of Music was released. I do recall that when the movie first came out, it was a very big deal! Grandma Dunipace really liked it & maybe even went to see it more than once! I have not watched The Sound of Music for many years but look forward to seeing it again soon!
Other: It might be interesting to eventually check out other books that were written about The Sound of Music.
Reviewer: Patsy
Sounds interesting. We just showed the girls the movie "The Sound Of Music", they really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, light reading. Nice to read about what a positive impact the movie had on the actors who played the children. Amazing that its been 50 years since the movie came out.
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