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Behind the Shoulder Pads - Tales I Tell My Friends

By: Joan Collins
Narrated by: Joan Collins, Percy Gibson
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'The stories, the gossip, the glamour! Discover it all and more' Woman & Home
'[A] hugely engaging and riveting memoir' The Lady
'Unstoppable, a veritable living legend' Daily Mail
'All you'd hope for from the stiletto-stamping diva' The i paper

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'Some stories from my amazing adventures in life I've only ever shared with friends... Until now!'

Dame Joan Collins has always believed one should retain some mystery in life, and hide a knowing smile behind one's shoulder pads. Returning in dazzling form, she shares her most memorable moments from a vibrant life in the limelight. From her early years as a young star in the golden era of Hollywood to stamping her stilettos in Dynasty; from the glittering heights of Saint Tropez to the busy Oscars season, join Joan as she takes you on an incredible journey through a life well-lived!

Filled with her most spectacular stories, including with the late Queen Elizabeth, Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Caine, Warren Beatty, Diana, Princess of Wales and many more, Behind the Shoulder Pads is a tour-de-force of shock and delight in equal measure.

Hilarious, intimate, and completely spellbinding, Joan invites you into her life like never before, sharing the stories she only tells her closest of friends.

©2023 Joan Collins (P)2023 Orion Publishing Group Limited
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Joan tells her stories so well

I love listening to her life. Really enjoyed this book. Well written and beautifully read.

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Truly lovely.

A wonderful jaunt through the everyday life of this legend. Everyday memories and stories, read beautifully by the author.

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Transported to another world.

A wonderful glamorous listen about a world I can only dream of all from the lady herself. Bravo Joan.

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Great book loved this

I really enjoyed this narration and the book was told very well funny and charming as is the authoress

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An interesting window into another world

Having just finished Barbra Streisand’s tome of performances, the continual striving for perfection and a life devoted to political action and charity this was a different beast. Don’t get me wrong I was fascinated and enjoyed all the anecdotes, it just felt more superficial.

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The true story

Very interesting to hear the true story told by Joan herself and the interesting people she met.

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Hearing Joan recount her life.

Loved listening to this book. Joan has lived a fascinating & varied life. Enjoyed her stories about other celebrities.

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Exceptional

Such a delight to listen to. Dame Joan is so very grounded and experienced so many amazing times/locations/moments in history. Her family is everything and nothing is taken for granted. Loved it!

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Joan Collins never fails to entertain

This is my third JC audiobook. In my opinion she is fabulous. Her zest for life in old age is incredible. She brings passion and personality. I love her attitude for life. 70 years in the industry is such an achievement. Throughout the book you can tell JC is very happy in life. A wonderful actor, mother, wife & friend who you can tell loves her family and has always put them first whilst managing her very successful amazing career. Looking forward to JC’s next audiobook with more tales of her life which she lives to the full.

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Fantastic, inspiring woman

It’s wonderful to listen to a woman who has experienced so much of what life has to offer, the good and the bad and still be optimistic and full of life. Joan Collins is ageless in many ways, a cracking book full of insights into a life very well lived.

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