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If You Ask Me
- Narrated by: Betty White
- Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 05-03-11
- Language: English
- Publisher: Penguin Audio
Regular price: $16.80
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Publisher's Summary
It-girl Betty White delivers a hilarious, slyly profound take on love, life, celebrity, and everything in between.
Drawing from a lifetime of lessons learned, seven-time Emmy winner Betty White's wit and wisdom take center stage as she tackles topics like friendship, romantic love, aging, television, fans, love for animals, and the brave new world of celebrity. If You Ask Me mixes her thoughtful observations with humorous stories from a seven- decade career in Hollywood. Longtime fans and new fans alike will relish Betty's candid take on everything from her rumored crush on Robert Redford (true) to her beauty regimen ("I have no idea what color my hair is and I never intend to find out") to the Facebook campaign that helped persuade her to host Saturday Night Live despite her having declined the hosting job three times already.
Featuring all-new material, with a focus on the past 15 years of her life, If You Ask Me is funny, sweet, and to the point - just like Betty White.
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- Martha
- Canada
- 08-10-11
A delightful visit
I had seen Betty White off and on over the years, and didn't expect to see her working at her age. She's very active mentally and physically, and has a warm and funny take on life. This book, which is read by her, talks about her movie and TV experiences, thoughts about growing older, childhood, and work with animals. The book is a bit short, but it makes for a pleasant couple of hours. I felt like I had had a nice visit with a classy lady.
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- Lizz
- Memphis, TN, United States
- 11-30-11
I'd ask Betty!
Betty White is almost 70 years older than I am and I think that's pretty good evidence that she's timeless. The book is wonderful, charming, funny, and her performance completely makes it.
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
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- Simone
- 11-02-12
Nice For Fans
A very short yet entertaining book, it’s basically just some random neural firings from Betty White.
If you’re a fan (like me) you’ll enjoy it. I especially like any tid-bits referring to “The Golden Girls” which is my all time favourite TV show.
If you aren’t a fan, don’t bother.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
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- Rikki
- 08-21-12
Cute story
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
This is an enjoyable entertaining read, a perfect showcase for the charming Betty White
What does Betty White bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
This book is a perfect "listen". I would recommend this book as one to listen to, not necessarily to read.
Could you see If You Ask Me being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
No ....No one
Any additional comments?
Light, fluffy listen. No one but Betty should "read" her own books for the audible audience. Remarkable and talented lady.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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- Kenneth
- WILBUR, WA, United States
- 12-12-11
Vintage Betty White!!!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, as if she was talking only to you. I love the format in which she states a single topic and then gives her take on it.
What was one of the most memorable moments of If You Ask Me?
The whole Saturday Night Live experience. I also love how polite she is, really classy!
Have you listened to any of Betty White’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes
Any additional comments?
Great no-pressure listen, only two hours in length. A true American Icon!!!
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Grace
- 06-20-15
A gentle walk in the park
Bettty shares friends, pets, events in her life with humor and good will. Just long enough.
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- THoward
- Anywhere USA
- 10-29-12
Fun entertainment
Any additional comments?
I'm not sure why I bought this title, it could be that I was missing my 100 year old grandma or the Snickers commercial , but whatever brought me to this place had me laughing about Betty's observations.
I've not had a television for 25 years so the sitcoms did not influence my decision. I found a fellow animal-lover in this story and enjoyed her adventures. Betty is funny and this is a feel-good read.
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- Tomsde
- Newark, DE, United States
- 01-30-12
Sensible Life Advice With Humor
Would you listen to If You Ask Me again? Why?
I would listen to this book again because it was such a pleasure and there is so much practical advice in it that I'm sure it's quite impossible for me to have gotten all the gems of wisdom in the first listening.
What was one of the most memorable moments of If You Ask Me?
When Betty speaks about her time on the Golden Girls.
Which character – as performed by Betty White – was your favorite?
Betty White, of course, is always herself.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Practical life advice from a grand old dame.
Any additional comments?
If you're down about ageing, listen to this book and see if you can't see things from a more positive perspective.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
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- Cristine
- 01-23-13
Who Doesn't Love Betty White?
Where does If You Ask Me rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
A nice easy listen. This is Betty White sitting down at the kitchen table and telling you her story
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- Joshua
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
- 05-15-12
Betty White can do no wrong
If you could sum up If You Ask Me in three words, what would they be?
Love Betty White!
What other book might you compare If You Ask Me to and why?
Since it's mostly a selection of short essays that are rather autobiographical, I would say it's similar to "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me (And Other Concerns)" by Mindy Kaling, and also to "Bossy Pants" by Tina Fey.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I'm not very emotional, so no. But it was very cute when she'd mention her late husband Allen Ludden.
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