Rita Moreno Memoir Hardcover 2013 Autobiography by the Iconic Star-image

Rita Moreno Memoir Hardcover 2013 Autobiography by the Iconic Star

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Synopsis: In this luminous memoir, Rita Moreno shares her remarkable journey from a young girl with simple beginnings in Puerto Rico to Hollywood legend and one of the few performers, and the only Hispanic, to win an Oscar, Grammy, Tony and two Emmys. Born Rosita Dolores Alverio in the idyll of Puerto Rico, Moreno, at age five, embarked on a harrowing sea voyage with her mother and wound up in the harsh barrios of the Bronx, where she discovered dancing, singing, and acting as ways to escape a tumultuous childhood. Making her Broadway debut by age thirteen and moving on to Hollywood in its Golden Age just a few years later she worked alongside such stars as Gary Cooper, Yul Brynner, and Ann Miller. When discovered by Louis B. Mayer of MGM, the wizard himself declared: She looks like a Spanish Elizabeth Taylor. Cast by Gene Kelly as Zelda Zanders in "Singin in the Rain" and then on to her Oscar-winning performance in" West Side Story," she catapulted to fame yet found herself repeatedly typecast as the utility ethnic, a role she found almost impossible to elude. Here, for the first time, Rita reflects on her struggles to break through Hollywood s racial and sexual barriers. She explores the wounded little girl behind the glamorous facade and what it took to find her place in the world. She talks candidly about her relationship with Elvis Presley, her encounters with Howard Hughes, and the passionate romance with Marlon Brando that drove her to attempt suicide. And she shares the illusiveness of a perfect marriage and the incomparable joys of motherhood.Infused with Rita Moreno s quick wit and deep insight, this memoir is the dazzling portrait of a stage and screen star who longed to become who she really is and triumphed.", In this luminous memoir, Rita Moreno shares her remarkable journey from a young girl with simple beginnings in Puerto Rico  to Hollywood legend-and one of the few performers, and the only Hispanic, to win an Oscar, Grammy, Tony and two Emmys. Born Rosita Dolores Alverio in the idyll of Puerto Rico, Moreno, at age five, embarked on a harrowing sea voyage with her mother and wound up in the harsh barrios of the Bronx, where she discovered dancing, singing, and acting as ways to escape a tumultuous childhood. Making her Broadway debut  by age thirteen-and moving on to Hollywood in its Golden Age just a few years later-she worked alongside such stars as Gary Cooper,  Yul Brynner, and Ann Miller. When discovered by Louis B. Mayer of MGM, the wizard himself declared: "She looks like a Spanish Elizabeth Taylor."  Cast by Gene Kelly as Zelda Zanders in Singin' in the Rain and then  on to her Oscar-winning performance in West Side Story , she catapulted to fame-yet found herself repeatedly typecast as the "utility ethnic," a role she found almost impossible to elude. Here, for the first time, Rita reflects on her struggles to break through Hollywood's racial and sexual barriers. She explores the wounded little girl behind the glamorous façade-and what it took to find her place in the world. She talks candidly about her relationship with Elvis Presley, her encounters with  Howard Hughes, and the passionate romance with Marlon Brando that drove her to attempt suicide. And she shares the illusiveness of a  "perfect" marriage and the incomparable joys of motherhood. Infused with Rita Moreno's quick wit and deep insight, this memoir is the dazzling portrait of a stage and screen star who longed to become who she really is-and triumphed. Item Width: 6.2 in Intended Audience: Trade Publication Year: 2013 Item Weight: 18.8 Oz Dewey Decimal: 791.43028092 Language: English Dewey Edition: 23 Author: Rita Moreno Book Title: Rita Moreno : a Memoir Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Item Height: 1 in brand: Penguin Publishing Group Topic: Composers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts gtin13: 9780451416377 Grade From: Twelfth Grade ISBN-10: 0451416376 ISBN-13: 9780451416377 Item Length: 9.2 in LC Classification Number: PN2287.M6996A3 2013 Number of Pages: 304 Pages Genre: Biography & Autobiography Reviews: "It's clear Rita Moreno was a pioneer in every aspect of her life."-The Huffington Post "Sure to inspire and empower, straight from our very own living legend and the original triple threat:  Rita Moreno."-Being Latino   Format: Hardcover

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  1. This memoir is absolutely captivating! Rita Moreno’s raw honesty and vibrant storytelling pull you in from the first page. She shares her triumphs and struggles with such warmth and humor, it feels like a conversation with an old friend. The hardcover edition is beautifully crafted, making it a perfect keepsake. A must-read for fans and anyone who loves inspiring, heartfelt life stories. I couldn’t put it down!

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