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Dying of Politeness
- A Memoir
- Narrated by: Geena Davis
- Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
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Summary
A Times Film and Theatre Book of the Year 2022
From two-time Academy Award winner and screen icon Geena Davis, Dying of Politeness is the candid, surprising tale of her journey from her epically polite childhood to the roles that put her in the spotlight and gave her the strength to become a powerhouse in Hollywood.
At three years old, Geena announced she was going to be in movies. Now, with a slew of iconic roles and awards under her belt, she has surpassed her childhood dream, but her journey has been one of fits and starts, with a pothole or two along the way.
In this hilarious memoir, Geena regales us with tales of a career playing everything from an amnesiac assassin to the parent of a rodent in Stuart Little; a soap star in her underwear to a housewife turned road warrior in Thelma & Louise; a baseball phenomenon in A League of Their Own to the first female President of the United States in Commander in Chief, and more. She is frank about her eccentric childhood; her many relationships, including her spontaneous Las Vegas wedding to Jeff Goldblum; her archery exploits which led her to the Olympic trials; and how she became a tireless advocate for women and girls, founding her own institute which engages film and TV creators to better represent women and actors from diverse backgrounds.
Dying of Politeness is a touching account of one woman’s journey to fight for herself, and ultimately fighting for women all around the globe.
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Critic reviews
‘Candid, self-deprecating and vastly entertaining…. Davis’s frank appraisal of her psychological and physical merits, and demerits, is not only disarming, but likely to strike a chord with many of her readers’ The Times, Peter Sheridan
‘Her combination of humour and self-deprecation is immediately appealing’ The Observer, BOOK OF THE DAY
‘A marvellous memoir… an endearing and inspiring account of one “offbeat” woman finding her own voice… I’m often bored by the second half of celebrity memoirs, but Davis’s just keeps building momentum. It’s a real-life feel-good movie, in which the downtrodden heroine finds her power. She guards her privacy without ever getting pompous or dull. If you want to know about the pimples on Brad Pitt’s bum, then she’ll spill. If you want to know how she conceived her kids at 47? Back off, that’s her business… I closed her book with the firm conviction that she’s the celebrity I’d most like to hang out with’ Daily Telegraph
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- 20-10-22
Brilliant, funny, engaging and moving
My only regret is I wish it was longer! Geeena Davis reads this herself and she shows how an audio book should be read and with impeccable comic timing. I did not know much about Geena apart from watching her in Thelma & Louise and The Accidental Tourist and Cutthroat Island. She is warm, clever and I found myself sharing so many of her views. She is serious, self deprecating and funny. She clearly loves and loved her family and it was simply a pleasure to hear her share her experiences. Thank you! Highly Recommended!
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- Wayne R Wrighting
- 24-05-23
Brilliant listen
Absolutely loved this ! Genna has a lovely voice and I loved the little voices she had put on through out the book , not to much. Would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys her films , and the history behind them . Completed it in 3 days !
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- Anonymous User
- 31-12-22
A wonderful book
I loved everything about this book and so pleased Geena Davis narrated it. So funny and such a down to earth lady sad it ended I felt I wanted to listen more.
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- Miss Alexis J Kelly
- 11-05-23
Brilliant must read/listen
Absolutely loved this book, fantastic moments of humour but also insightful that change how you view yourself and the world. Would recommend 💗
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- K K
- 18-03-23
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This is a really enjoyable, entertaining, and smart memoir. I already admired Geena Davies before for her work on gender representation in media, and now I know she is also a delightful, funny narrator of her own amazing life.
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- Ms. M. Connolly
- 28-11-22
Loved that she read it herself - such a lovely voice and character- Thanks Gina
Loved it and loved the voice the characters the whole story - thank you Deena - you’re awesome!
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- denise jones
- 27-10-22
Geena Davis one if the greats
Loved this tale of a woman in a mans world and finding her feet, it was funny, sad, enlightening
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- Michelle Minnikin
- 15-11-22
Absolutely loved it
Wow. This was so well written and so well read. I loved every second - I had lots of big laughs and a few tears. What a woman.
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- Lucy Webster
- 20-01-23
Hilarious
Wonderful listen in each chapter-never a dull moment. Would love to have Geena as a friend
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- Jana G
- 30-12-22
Sublimely wonderful and inspiring
An excellent memoir everyone should listen to because it has so much goodness in it, you’ll enjoy every single minute of listening.
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