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Forever Young: A Memoir [2021, PDF/EPUB, ENG]

by Hayley Mills

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*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*
*USA TODAY BESTSELLER*

Iconic actress Hayley Mills shares personal memories from her storied childhood, growing up in a famous acting family and becoming a Disney child star, trying to grow up in a world that wanted her to stay forever young.
 
The daughter of acclaimed British actor Sir John Mills was still a preteen when she began her acting career and was quickly thrust into the spotlight. Under the wing of Walt Disney himself, Hayley Mills was transformed into one of the biggest child starlets of the 1960s through her iconic roles in Pollyanna, The Parent Trap, and many more. She became one of only twelve actors in history to be bestowed with the Academy Juvenile Award, presented at the Oscars by its first recipient, Shirley Temple, and went on to win a number of awards including a Golden Globe, multiple BAFTAs, and a Disney Legacy Award.

Now, in her charming and forthright memoir, she provides a unique window into when Hollywood was still 'Tinseltown' and the great Walt Disney was at his zenith, ruling over what was (at least in his own head) still a family business. This behind-the-scenes look at the drama of having a sky-rocketing career as a young teen in an esteemed acting family will offer both her childhood impressions of the wild and glamorous world she was swept into, and the wisdom and broader knowledge that time has given her. Hayley will delve intimately into her relationship with Walt Disney, as well as the emotional challenges of being bound to a wholesome, youthful public image as she grew into her later teen years, and how that impacted her and her choices--including marrying a producer over 30 years her senior when she was 20! With her regrets, her joys, her difficulties, and her triumphs, this is a compelling read for any fan of classic Disney films and an inside look at a piece of real Hollywood history..
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  • Author : Hayley Mills
  • Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
  • Published : 09-06-2021
  • Language : English
  • Pages : 384
  • ISBN-10 : 1538704196
  • ISBN-13 : 978-1538704196
  • Reader Reviews : 2,779 (4.5)
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Mandy White (mandylovestoread)
I couldn't have loved it more
Reviewed in Australia on 12-31-2021
❤❤When I heard that Hayley Mills had a memoir coming out I might have been a little bit excited. Ever since I was a kid, she has been one of my favourite actresses, growing up watching Pollyanna and The Parent Trap repeatedly every school holidays.I ordered the paperback book and then discovered that she reads the audiobook so I had to have that as well. Her voice is so English and proper, it was a delight to listen to her talk about her life. As the daughter of John Mills, acting was in her blood. Walt Disney saw promise at a young age and she became a star. He love of Walt shines through, and you can see what an big influence he was on her life.Her life wasn't always easy, in fact she has suffered many heartbreaks and losses. It was an eye opening story about a child star, in the limelight and the difficult choices that she often had to make.I loved hearing about the Disney days, but also about her teenage life, where she hung out with The Beatles at the height of their fame. Her family is a big part of her life, a tough relationship with her mother and competing with her father and sister for movie roles.A few years ago - pre covid, I was so lucky to be able to see Hayley and her sister Juliette, perform in a play in Sydney called Legends. It was so wonderful to see her on the stage and I was thrilled to meet her after the show. I may have fan girled like crazy but I was a little excited.Highly recommend this book and audiobook to fans.'.
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deb t
Haley Mills - Forever Young: A Memoir
Reviewed in the United States on 02-21-2023
Love Haley Mills in Pollyanna and The Parent Trap, but I was a little leery after reading the negative reviews on Amazon. I didn't bother reading the 4-5 stars. While the critics harped on the minor errors and lack of details in some areas of her private live, I bought the book anyways because I love those two movies and wanted to learn more about Haley as a person. To be truthful, Haley included quite of bit about herself and other people in her life. Who knows, maybe Haley may want to write a followup book depending on how well this book sells, or maybe she just wished to keep the lives of her children private to protect them from public. Anyways, it is a very enjoyable read, especially if you are a Haley Mills fan.Conclusion: I love her book, it goes in great details about many parts of her private life...just not every detail. Obviously some in which she may have wished to keep private. If she does write a followup book, I would buy it without hesitation.'.
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Nikki
Well written, Interesting Book
Reviewed in the United States on 02-01-2023
If you like Hayley Mills films, this is a well-written book about her life from her childhood andearly films through those made when she was in her twenties. As I watched Hayley Mills' Disney films when in my youth, I found the information she shares compelling. I was pleased to read her kind comments about Mr. Disney and the actors with whom she acted in these films. She also talks candidly about the problems of her youth and about her relationship with her parents, her sister, and her brother. I enjoyed the book so much that I could have read it cover-to-cover. I preferred, however, to savor it. It is to be noted that the book does not cover her life much after her twenties. Thus, if you want to read about her years in television those are not covered in this book. Perhaps Ms. Mills will write another book about her later years. If she does write such a book with the same quality she has written this book, then I shall certainly look forward to reading it.'.
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