Mandy by Julie Andrews Edwards

Synopsis "Mandy, a ten-year-old orphan, dreams of a place to call her own. Escaping over the orphanage wall to explore the outside world, Mandy discovers a tiny deserted cottage in the woods. All through the spring, summer, and fall, Mandy works to make it truly hers. Sometimes she "borrows" things she needs from the orphanage. … Continue reading Mandy by Julie Andrews Edwards →

Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years by Julie Andrews

Synopsis "Home Work is the second installment of Julie Andrews's memoirs, beginning with her arrival in Hollywood to make her screen debut in Walt Disney's Mary Poppins, followed closely by The Sound of Music. The result is an astonishing rise to fame as those now-classic films brought Andrews almost overnight success. It was the beginning … Continue reading Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years by Julie Andrews →

Home: A Memoir of My Early Years by Julie Andrews

I recently revisited one of my favorites, Home: A Memoir of My Early Years by Julie Andrews. I first became enamored with Julie Andrews after watching The Sound of Music. After I saw My Fair Lady and spent hours listening to the soundtrack over and over again, I marveled at how her grace, beauty and … Continue reading Home: A Memoir of My Early Years by Julie Andrews →