Home: A Memoir of My Early Years

The incredible true story (part 1) of how Julie Andrews honed her craft on her way to becoming one of the world's best-known and revered actors.

I found this book very hard to pause, and we are honored to have Dame Julie herself tell her story. I could hear echoes of her as Maria teaching the von Trapp children...

Highly recommended, and anxiously awaiting part 2!

I have always admired Julie Andrews but really did not know much about her. This is a very interesting book though it does drag a bit in spots. She also jumps around some in her story. Her description of her work on Broadway in the late 1950's and early 1960's is great. The sets, the costumes, the characters are all there. I can't wait for the rest of the story!

Julie Andrew's lovely voice brought extra magic to this memoir.

This is an audiobook narrated by Julie Andrews herself and I think its making all the difference. I could listen to her read the phone book - her voice is so melodious and appealing!

It’s an autobiography of her early years, which is interesting, but I have to hope that she writes a followup of her later years because I don’t want to start from scratch again to hear the rest.

My only complaint is the haphazard musical interludes between chapters – it’s so sporadic! What’s up with that?

I loved her honesty about her early family life. It couldn't have been easy to share all of those details. I also enjoyed the detail she included regarding her voice lessons with Lilian-Stiles Allen and the psychology of singing and performing. She is such a gifted person - obviously as a singer and performer, but also as an author. Please let there be a Home Part 2!

Julie Andrews has been my favorite actress ever since she starred in "Mary Poppins" and "The Sound of Music," so what a treat it was to listen on my IPod to "Home: A Memoir of My Early Years," and have her literally talk in my ear to tell me the story of her childhood through her early years of stardom on Broadway. I had no idea of the family strife she suffered, nor did I know that she had been a bit of a child star in Great Britain. Anyway, anyone who ever loved listening to Ms. Andrews sing or enjoyed her acting will be enormously pleased to listen to Julie telling them her life story. By the way, I think listening to the audiobook is the way to get the most enjoyment out of this book as you can't top hearing her life story in Ms. Andrews own distinguished vioce.

Can't wait for more! Narration by Julie perfect. Julie's description of her highs and lows, challenges and successes are wonderfully balanced. She manages to give us insight into the darker parts of her life without dragging the reader down. Fascinating details of life on the road, West End, Broadway and live TV. Her descriptions of the fabulous people she worked with give great insight into some of real people behind the images. Review by Kathy.

This was a fascinating listen - Julie Andrews narration of her book makes it even more compelling. The chapters just seemed to sail by - the only downside - it ends at the beginning of her film career. Her appraisals of the characters in her life are so balanced and insightful. What a fascinating life!

This was a wonderful read. I just finished it this weekend and was dissappointed that it came to an end (Julie, we want more!). I have always been a fan of her work and enjoyed hearing the about the early stages of her career.

How could you not love this book? She has always been my favorite actress and singer. Now she is one of my favorite authors. I feel like she invited me into her life and shared her challenges, courage and the fun she had. This is a definite read for any one that likes biographies, Julie Andrew's or both!