• Love, Lucy

  • By: Lucille Ball
  • Narrated by: Lucie Arnaz
  • Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,037 ratings)

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Love, Lucy

By: Lucille Ball
Narrated by: Lucie Arnaz
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Publisher's summary

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The one and only autobiography by the iconic Lucille Ball, hailed by TV Guide as the “#1 Greatest TV Star of All Time.”

Love, Lucy is the valentine Lucille Ball left for her fans—a warm, wise, and witty memoir written by Lucy herself. The legendary star of the classic sitcom I Love Lucy was at the pinnacle of her success when she sat down to record the story of her life. No comedienne had made America laugh so hard, no television actress had made the leap from radio and B movies to become one of the world’s best-loved performers. This is her story—in her own words.

The story of the ingenue from Jamestown, New York, determined to go to Broadway, destined to make a big splash, bound to marry her Valentino, Desi Arnaz. In her own inimitable style, she tells of their life together—both storybook and turbulent; intimate memories of their children and friends; wonderful backstage anecdotes; the empire they founded; the dissolution of their marriage. And, with a heartfelt happy ending, her enduring marriage to Gary Morton.

Here is the lost manuscript that her fans and loved ones will treasure. Here is the laughter. Here is the life. Here’s Lucy...

“The comic actress in her own words…intensely moving.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“Filled with light and laughter.” —New York Times Book Review

©1996 Desilu, Too L.L.C. (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved

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What a great book

Lucie Arnez , did a great narrative. She sounds just like her mom , you could tell it was a labor of love to her mom and dad.

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Loved it!!

I found this book to be very entertaining and enlightening, so much so I listened to it twice. I love that Lucille's daughter was the narrator. She did an excellent job bringing her mother's story to life.

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A Hidden Gem of American History & Old Hollywood

This autobiography was so much fun! It was such a special treasure to find this autobiography decades after it written, unbeknownst to most. I wanted the book to keep going and was sad when it ended. Miss you Lucy!!! I highly recommend this book!

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We all still Love Lucy

I didn’t want the book to end. What a lovely autobiography and so beautifully and accurately read by her daughter. You could hear the emotion in her voice when she read about her mother’s painful childhood. What a life Lucy had! She is and always will be my favorite.

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Not much new here.

If you're reading this to find anything juicy or really honest about her marriage to Desi you will be sorely disappointed. She never really even addresses what happened. This was mostly about her childhood and her career.

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Pleasant Surprise

I really enjoyed listening to a book Lucille Ball wrote privately that was narrated by her daughter. Her daughter also adds some of her own insight into it which I enjoyed. I always find it interesting to see how many people think Hollywood stars are and what they are actually more like. Whether that be that the star themself thinks or the person writing their bibliography with extensive insight and research.
This was an Audible Daily Deal and I am so glad I snagged it. I finished it in one listen, learned a lot, and have recommended it to several people. One of my favourite books of 2019.

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Absolutely Outstanding!

I loved every inch, every word of this book! Being a huge Lucy fan, this book gave me an intimate look into the life of Lucille Ball. Lucy was brilliant and talented and the team of Lucy and Desi, who was also brilliant and talented, created a wonderful world of fun, happiness and laughter! Thank you Lucy! ❤️

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Great performance by Lucie Arnaz

A down to earth story with more details of Lucy’s early life, flawlessly delivered by Lucie Arnaz who does a perfect imitation of Desi’s Cuban accent

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Short and Sweet

Maybe relied too heavily on the contents of those letters. The made for TV movie by Luci Arnaz had more interesting content and emotion.

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I love Lucy!

I enjoyed the book. It went from her growing up to becoming a star. Covered her and Ricky, having kids, divorcing Ricky and her 2nd marriage. It was very detailed.

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