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Judy Garland: A Biography

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Praised as “undoubtedly the best of the many books on Judy Garland” by no less a critic than John Lahr (the son of Bert Lahr, the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz), Anne Edwards’s biography attempts to present a complete picture of the late actress, and not just the boozing, drug-addicted caricature of a woman that is central to lesser biographies. From Edwards's account we learn, for example, that Garland saw it as her duty to provide for her family financially, a generosity that her mother Ethel exploited with disastrous results. A student of great poets—Shelley, Keats, and Browning in particular—she often tried her own hand at verse; surviving poems are reproduced here. Above all Judy Garland sought to please, whether it was an audience or a studio head, and therein lies her powerful and heartbreaking story. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taylor Trade Publishing (April 16, 2013)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 382 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1589797876


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 71


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.56 x 1.07 x 8.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #223,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,973 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies #2,506 in Women's Biographies


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Good Read !!
Good book, sad but a true story very interesting. Such a talented woman to be given pills at an early age because she was led to believe being thin is the only way to be a star. To the studios and the people who ran them shame on them. Sorry to say today in our society it is still led to believe the only way to be is thin. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2020 by arleen
    • Covers her final years well.
I enjoyed this biog. Nothing new here about her early years, but covers her later years very thoroughly. Quick and easy read.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022 by Terry LaBolt
    • Poor Judy
I’ve always been a fan of Judy Garland. As a little girl, I loved Meet Me in St Louis, Summer Stock and all of her other musicals. I was always in awe of her talent. Then just recently I saw the movie ”Judy” with Rene Zellweger and was very shocked by how they portrayed Judy Garland in the movie. The movie was very good but I was saddened by the fact that she took so many drugs. Then I read this book. First I felt very sad for her and then I got angry because I felt that she was weak. And then by the end of the book I was heart broken for her. What a terrible time she had. She was used by so many people in her life. She was so very strong and courageous. This book is so well written and it shows the tragedy of her life. Judy Garland was an amazing women and Anne Edwards did a wonderful job telling about her. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2021 by Wendy Garrett
    • Factually poignant and seemingly real.
The book presented new information for many Judy Garland admirers. It contained specific detail of which I had little knowledge. Love Judy? Read it.
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023 by C. Brodie
    • Judy Garland A Biography
My mother told me this book was depressing but I didn't realize how depressing it was till I read it.To top it off the copy of the book I got was screwed up it seemed to have all the chapters thought.Some of the same chapters more then once.I was mostly thinking while reading about Judy Garland was even though she had a low self-esteem most of her life in some ways she was strong she had a fighting spirit and I really admire her for that.I thought of a cat as well because so many times she was close to death and bounced back from it.How many people can you say did that?She didn't truely have happiness and joy in her life unless she was with her dad who ended up dieing when she was young,when she had her children,and toward the end when she left the movies and went out on her own.I liked hearing the stories behind the movies she was in as well most of them I have never seen only The Wizard Of Oz where she was cute as a button.If you can handle reading a book that is mostly depressing and want to learn more about Judy Garland this is the book for you. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2014 by Amazon Customer
    • Judy Garland is missed by one more person now.
I've never been a true fan of Judy Garland, I enjoyed her voice and the movies I had seen but never was a devoted follower of her Hollywood career like I had those of some of her peers. I certainly never knew the tragic story behind that immense talent only recently becoming aware of the fact that she died at such a young age (47). This book tells the story of how she was used by so many people in her life, people who should have been looking out for her, people who were duty bound to keep her safe but failed to do anything more than exploit her talent. Throughout her life her self worth was based on her ability to perform in front of audiences and cameras, her studio got her hooked on pills at a young age, an addiction that slowly wore her down, destroyed her, and killed her. Even as she was weakening at the end she was continually forced to perform, "just one more show" an empty promise of endless last shows. She died too young after too sad a life. Judy Garland's life is a true tragedy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018 by Kindle Customer
    • A Startlingly Sad Story…
Wow. What a truly tragic life Judy Garland had, controlled and destroyed by those that put her at the top, but loved more than any star by the fans. This is a riveting read, written by someone who knew the sad starlet. A must for an biography fans.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2023 by Amazon Customer
    • A difficult life, supported others
I was surprised at how young Judy Garland was when she began performing. She was manipulated by her mother into working to support her family beginning when she was a child. I empathized with her and to some degree can identify with her addiction (am a recovering alcoholic). She seemed to be fighting an uphill battle. Was incredibly talented. This biography explains what she went through from her perspective, and includes comments from those who worked with her and knew her. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2021 by Cora Golding

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