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A silent-film star. A woman who played children, wide-eyed and gamine, skipping about in frills and long curls. That's how most people remember Mary Pickford. In reality, Pickford was a towering figure in movie history, central to the evolution of film acting and the development of the Hollywood motion picture industry. Born in Toronto in 1892, Pickford began acting as a child. She switched from stage to film at seventeen, joining D.W. Griffith's Biograph Company, and became almost unimaginably popular. This allowed her to dictate the terms of her contracts--power she seized and consolidated. She developed her own production company at Adolph Zukor's Famous Players, and in 1919 she co-founded United Artists (along with Griffith, Charlie Chaplin, and her husband, Douglas Fairbanks), taking not only creative control but also direction of the marketing and distribution of her films.

Eight years in the making, this definitive biography brings Pickford to life as a complex knot of contradictions and establishes her as a groundbreaking genius, casting new light on one of the most influential and least understood artists in the history of popular culture. Eileen Whitfield recreates Pickford's life in meticulously researched detail, from her trying days in turn-of-the-century Toronto through her reign as mistress of Pickfair, the legendary Beverly Hills estate at which she and Fairbanks entertained the world's elite, to her sadly moving demise. Along the way, Whitfield explores the intricate psychology that tied Pickford to her mother throughout her life and analyzes Pickford's brilliant innovations in the art of film acting, her profound influence on the movie business, and her role in the history of fame: once the best known woman in the world, she was the object of a mass adoration that prefigured today's cult of celebrity. ... Read more

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America's Sweetheart Defined
Of Silent film there are many shoddy written bios (ala Michelle Vogel) and dryily written ones (ala many authors) but this biography exceeds expectations.Not only is it well written, and well researched, its written in an entertaining way and delves into why Mary may have done the things she did, piecing parts of her life together.

Its hard to get into the question 'who was Mary Pickford?'Her whole life was a press release, most of her pictures were posed or portraits.She was a well crafted idol, and so respected no one ever seemed to get into who she was and why she did what she did.That being said she was utterly fascinating and what we can find is extremely interesting.

My only complaint is there is a lot of Lottie hating in this book.Pickford had an interesting cast of characters around her (a low class but shrewd businesswoman mother, a sister in the shadows, a playboy brother, a drunken abusive husband, Douglas, etc) and everyone seems to get a fair shake...but every sentence involving Lottie is some kind of dig.Mary may not have been close with her sister but this seems unnecessary (and given most of Lottie's films are lost its unfair to boot).Still I cant complain...this was one of the first Silent film books I read and I loved it.Just reread it and I STILL love it.

Enjoyed this Book and Highly Recommend It
I don't have much to add to the foregoing reviews except to toss my own opinion in the ring.This book was well-written and great fun to read.I found it hard to put the book down at times.I can't say this is the definitive biography of Mary Pickford -- that's beyond my realm of expertise -- but it sure as heck was an enjoyable one.I popped back in on Amazon to see if the author has published any other biographies.She hasn't.Drats.

Outstanding bio of a hollywood legend
Whitfield's book on Pickford is the definitive biography of this Hollywood legend. Her research is extensive and storytelling touching. It's fascinating to read about the rise and fall of such an intelligent and artistic actress who was one of the first to create the art of film acting. I've also read Scott Eyman's book ("Mary Pickford"), which is also good, but doesn't offer the same depth of research that Whitfield does. A must have for any film buff's library.

A Fantastic Read
I think I can say that this book changed my life.I love movies and the people who make them, and for some reason I was not at all familar with the great Mary Pickford. Reading Ms. Whitfield's PICKFORD: THE WOMAN WHO MADE HOLLYWOOD, I laughed, I cried and I was amazed with what this actress accomplished in her life.This is the sort of book for me that as I approached its last pages, I had to put it down because I did not want it to end. Maybe I didn't want Pickford's life to end. Her life, and particulary her relationship with her mother, has all the workings of a great motion picture. I am now searching for all films that feature Mary Pickford.I have seen many recently and through her and her movies the world of Silent Film has come alive for me.This book fills in the blanks I had about the earliest days of U. S. films and has given me a glimpse into the working life of Pickford. For any students of film, this is a book that must be read. I will never forget the beautiful moment in this book when Mary Pickford is sitting next to Douglas Fairbanks, some time after they had divorced. Their brief converstion, as told by Whitfield, still gets me all misty eyed when I think about it. For me, without a doubt, this is the best book I have read all year!

I just saw her in a talking picture this morning on TCM.
I'm not rating the book, but rather some misinformation: in the book's description it says that she did not make the transition to talking pictures.I watched a talking picture this morning on Turner Classic Movies, Coquette(spelling?), released in 1929, which she was nominated for Best Actress.So yes, she DID make the transition to talking pictures; it just may not have been for long. ... Read more

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America's Sweetheart writes a book of profound truths
This book tells you everything you need to know regarding how to live your life - and it tells it in such a friendly and charming, non-threatening way that even if you do not begin immediatley to practice the ideas Mary sentsforth, it will make you feel good just having read it.And to think thatit is written by a famous movie star and Douglas Fairbanks' wife is all themore reason to be amazed by the wisdom and great thoughts that are set downso clearly and simply in this small little book

Fantastic!Marvelous! Inspiring!
This book was conceived as an after-dinner conversation at Mrs.Pickford'shome in the 30's. The guests were so excited about Ms. Pickford'sphilosophy, that they urged her to put it in a book.And what a book itis!!!Find it, read, it and use the workable, practical ideas in it toenrich your faith.Even if you have no faith, the book is a pricelessguide to overcoming negative thinking.In the tradition of Dr. NormanVincent Peale (in fact he quotes from it many times in his writings!)Thepart about failure and a new day, is worth the whole book alone!! Adefinite gem of a little book! ... Read more

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"America's Sweetheart" is the subject of this lavish tribute, illustrated with fabulous film stills, rare production shots, and personal photographs--most never before published. 232 illustrations.Amazon.com Review
In the days of silent cinema, Mary Pickford was unmatched inpopularity. Known as "America's Sweetheart," she lived a fairy-talelife appropriate to such status--marrying Douglas Fairbanks at theheight of both their careers and living in the legendary mansioncalled Pickfair (which she maintained until her death in 1979). Theworld's first superstar was best known for playing children, which heryouthful appearance and acting abilities allowed her to do well intoher 30s. She was also, however, an amazingly versatile performer aswell as a shrewd businesswoman and film producer. Pickford was afounder of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences--she'scredited with having conceived of the institution--and she cofoundedUnited Artists with Charlie Chaplin, D.W. Griffith, and DouglasFairbanks.

Today, it's a precious treat to view one of Pickford's movies, since silent cinema is rarely revived in the theaters and her films have only recently begun to circulate on video. But fans and film historians hungry for Pickford's talent will devour the hundreds of magnificent (and mostly never-before-published) photographs and production stills collected in this stunning tribute to the Hollywood legend. This lush book features 232 black-and-white photos and stills--many taken by some of the century's most talented still photographers and cinematographers.

Robert Cushman's detailed introduction discusses the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' arduous process of collecting the photographs, many of which were for decades believed lost. The main text, which limns Pickford's career and traces the photographs and films in chronological order, was composed by Kevin Brownlow, author, documentary filmmaker, and restorer of silent movies. Brownlow incorporates interviews with Pickford and her former colleagues, period accounts, anecdotes, and technical information about the process of creating a silent film. This gorgeous, fascinating title brings silent movies alive--even for those people who may never have seen one--and, most importantly, pays well-deserved homage to a woman without whose influence the film institution could well have taken a different course. ... Read more

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Mary is the Best
I have read many books on Mary Pickford but this one was by far the best.I was able to learn about tid bits that I have not seen published in other books.I also felt that while I was reading this book, that I was actually reading about her, herself, not just somone telling a story in order to sell a book.I would reccommend this to anyone who is a fan of hers or silent movies.

Great Coffee Table Book for Motion Picture Fans
This book deserves 5 stars for the pictures alone.They are so big and clear of this beautiful motion picture actress from the silent screen.The text is what I was somewhat disappointed with.There was a lot of technology that was mentioned that I don't really care about.However, the author did bring in little anecdotal details about what was happening to Mary at the time she was making every picture.Picture details also were described-like the arm band her brother, Jack, was wearing indicated that his wife, Olive Thomas, had died.This was very interesting.This book is not a real biography; it is more a filmography and all of Mary's films are written about.My favorite part was the pictures and the picture details, however!!!Great book!

A must-own!
This book is not only a great coffeetable book, full of gorgeous photographs (proving yet again that b&w photography can sometimes be even more stunning than color photography), but also a valuable addition to one's personal library.In addition to all of the great photographs, there's a wealth of information on Mary Pickford--synopses of her films, information on the making of all of her features, information on how Mr. Brownlow came to meet Mary in the mid-Sixties, how these wonderful photographs came to the Academy Library, her career at Biograph Studios in the Aughts and early Teens, and information about her life off-camera.Although since this book only covers her film-making career and not her entire life (it's not meant to be a comprehensive biography), it ends in 1933, with her final film, 'Secrets.'There's so much fascinating information in here, facts that the average fan might not be aware of, like the fact that, even though she was famous for playing little girls and teenagers, she didn't play a little girl until 7 years into her career, and only played a little girl throughout a film in relatively few of her films, or the fact that the reason she wasn't able to have biological children was because of a scene in 'Caprice' (1913) where she had to drag a woman who was much larger than she out of a burning building, which caused serious internal injuries and a bad illness.That wasn't the only time she risked life and limb in pursuit of her art, in these early days when many actors literally put their lives on the line to do stunts or play certain scenes.

Although Mr. Brownlow does have an evenhanded approach to the films, praising them when he feels it's merited and criticising them when that is felt merited, while throughout demonstrating great respect for his subject, the reader shouldn't be made to feel as though these are authoritative opinions.I disagreed with his opinions on some of her films or some of the scenes in them, although generally his comments and personal opinions are kept very professional, not like an overly gushing fanboy or an extremely hard to please critic.One should also be warned that some of these film synopses do contain spoilers; it's one thing to detail the plots of her lost films, since we're never going to be able to see them anyway (though hope springs eternal), but it seems kind of unfair to give away crucial plot details or to basically describe the entire plot instead of just giving a synopsis.One might want to watch all of her major films before reading this if one doesn't like to have the endings or crucial plot details given away.That's a good idea anyway, since this book serves as a valuable companion to the films, providing more insight and background on films one is already familiar with or wants a deeper understanding of.

Like all of Mr. Brownlow's other books, this one too is wonderfully-written and is a great addition to one's library.

A Life on Film
England's Kevin Brownlow brings to life America's Sweetheart, Mary Pickford, in this richly textured and insightful book featuring a myriad of lush and rare photographs chosen by Pickford expert Robert Cushman. Mary Pickford's contribution to cinema is seen in a new light here. Brownlow subtly makes the case that she not only was the most influential woman in the history of cinema, but a visionary force for the film industry itself.

It is difficult in today's climate of instant access to information to understand just how popular Mary Pickford was in her day. She was embraced by the entire world, and reportedly, every twenty four hours 12 1/2 million people saw her on screen. She perfected her craft in an era of film when very few people actually saw her natural acting style for the hard work and genius it was. George Cukor called her the first method actor.

Mary Pickford's career as an actress spanned decades. She did much for women with her strong business savvy and the roles she not only portrayed, but created. A very practical woman by all accounts, her films themselves reflected our better side as human beings and were often sentimental in tone. She didn't play weak characters as many of her contemporaries did. When people walked out of a theatre after seeing a Pickford film, they were often uplifted, feeling generous towards their fellowman.

Brownlow has done a wonderful job of bringing Mary Pickford to life as a three dimensional human being. With all the rare and beautiful photographs here to distract you it would have been easy to have an uninspiring text. But the introduction by Cushman and the lengthy and insightful comments by Brownlow, which includes commentary on each Pickford film, makes this a mesmerizing journey into a life, both on film and off.

There were many things about Mary the public knew, such as the famous Pickfair and her celebrated marriage to Douglas Fairbanks, as well as their friendship with Charlie Chaplin. They knew little, however, of a young girl who virtually had no childhood. Before her career finally took off she was poor in the extreme, sleeping in a chair so long it would take quite some time after owning a bed before she could sleep in any other position.

Some knew of her first marriage to actor Owen Moore, but few knew he was an abusive alcoholic who would drive Mary to seek comfort with actor and director James Kirkwood. They certainly did not know that in 1917, at the height of her fame, Mary almost committed suicide. Though these aspects of Mary's life are only touched upon and not dealt with in depth, it is admirable they are here at all, separating this from other coffee table books.

The photographs are so stunningly beautiful (some never before seen) you may have trouble concentrating on the text. Of particular note are photographs on pages 110, 65, 17, 12, 27, 154, 121, and 66. They are not to be missed.

This lush and informative book, filled with affection for its subject and augmented by rare and breathtaking photographs, is a must own for anyone who loves film. Its overall perspective of America's Sweetheart, and ultimately the world's sweetheart, Mary Pickford, is unmatched. Pick this one up today!

Mary Pickford-an actress without peer!
If you know nothing else of Mary Pickford just remember that she was an actress who's like we have never seen before nor since-someone without peer.
Born Gladys Smith in Toronto,Ontario,Canada she had a very tough childhood and in her very younger years found herself having to help support her family.These times were to steel her temperment and as sheentered into show busines(on stage) her confidence grew as did her determination to succeed for her family and for herself.
In a few years time she had become very successful plying the "boards" of many major and minor vaudeville and playhouses in North America.When she stepped into the Biograph studios in New York City looking for "temporary" work between stage jobs and was introduced to legendary director DW Griffith,fate stepped in and Mary was to pretty much play out the rest of her acting career in front of the camera.
She wasto go on to turn Hollywood on its collective ear obtaining more money,power and success no other woman before or since has ever achieved there.She could do it all and DID it; everything from tragedy to comedy and everything in between.
I recommend the reader purchase any of the DVDs now becoming available of her works.
In the meantime purchase THIS wonderful volume of her life in pictures annotated by film historian Kevin Brownlow.Handsomely bound and chock full of pictures dedicated to the first and best "America's Sweetheart". ... Read more

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Olive Thomas was one of Hollywood's first true movie stars. Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, in 1894, she moved to New York at age sixteen and began to pursue an acting career. By 1915, she had landed a job as one of Ziegfeld's famous "Follies" girls. Before long her beauty was discovered by Hollywood, where she quickly became one of the biggest names in motion pictures. Her marriage to film star Jack Pickford further enhanced her popularity. Olive's death by poison on September 10, 1920, created a media circus. This biography begins with Olive's birth, follows her trip to stardom, and covers in detail the circumstances surrounding her mysterious death at age 25. Rare and beautiful photographs and a complete filmography are included. ... Read more

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FINALLY!!! A book on Olive Thomas and it's AMAZING!!!
Olive Thomas was one of Hollywood's saddest stories. Her early death, at the height of her career, was one of the first controversial, sordid and tragic tales to emerge from the film industry in the 1920's.

So much speculation has surrounded her death - until now! I was so engrossed in this book, I didn't want it to finish! I was very impressed with the thorough research the author did, including photos of the nightclubs (then and now) that Olive frequented during her last days alive in France. It's hard to imagine that being involved with the Pickford family would be a detriment, but in Olive's case, her marriage to Mary's brother, Jack Pickford, was most certainly the reason why Olive's life came to such an abrupt end.

Reading about her final days in Paris, the events leading up to her death, the speculation and theories surroundingher death and then deducting if it was truly an accident, suicide or even murder, was very thought provoking indeed. The author gives the reader a boatload of information to digest and the various scenarios really make you realize howawful Olive's last days must have been.

Did Olive kill herself? Did Jack Pickford murder her? Was it a freak accident?

If you're at all curious about Olive Thomas and early Hollywood, I would highly recommend this book to you. The photographs are a beautiful compliment to a well-written story. There's also a complete filmography at the back of the book. Hopefully, one day, more of Olive's films will be released on DVD and new generations will be able toenjoy her beauty and extraordinary talent once more.

Very impressed with the story and how compassionately it was weaved together and told here. Fantastic read!

Mysterious Death of Olive Thomas
This worthwhile biography of the silent movie star Olive Thomas contains many scarce photographs and interesting information on her short and often sad life. Her premature death by poisoning remains a mystery and author Michelle Vogel is wise not to draw any definitive conclusions.

This book will hopefully introduce Olive Thomas to a wider audience.

Beautiful pictures, thorough story of Olive Thomas
This is a beautiful book, with tons of photos.It went along nicely with the DVD about Olive.

A brilliant answer to Who was Olive Thomas

Thank you Michelle Vogel for a concise primer of the life and death of the beautiful Olive Thomas, she was a true silent film beauty.

That is not to say that there were not other silent film beauties nor was Olive Thomas's beauty just limited to silent films. According to the book, Ollie was voted the "most beautiful girl in New York" in the illustrator, Howard Chandler Christry's contest. The artist, Harrison Fisher added that she was in fact the "most beautiful in the world", all this by 1915; the year she divorced her first husband and entered the Follies, she hadn't even entered films, yet and this is just 4 pages into the book.

Her life was lived fast and sadly it was much, much, much too short.This little book is very much in the same vain, it moves quickly through the life of Olive Thomas, stopping only at the major points in her life and is shortly dealing with her inopportune death and its aftermath.

It is a book for the beginner, a place to find all the usual stories; it is not a book for the obsessive fanatical hunter of new novel theories, who has read all the martial. It is a brilliant answer to the question, "Who was Olive Thomas"; it is a prefect gift to introduce her to a friend.

There are 10 chapters, a good discussion of the problems of nitrate film storage, a number of photos, a very complete chronology of her performances, a nice index and best of all - wonderful citations, for those of us who like that kind of thing.

Just one story about Ollie and her second husband, the prince of the royal family of Pickford, Jack; Once upon a time, they danced.It was 1916 and they were young and moved together as if created from the same piece of warm amber. By their 3rd date, Jack gave her a small platinum case inscribed "To Olive Thomas, the only sweetheart I will ever have."Now don't you want to read the book?

Great Bio, Well-researched
Michelle Vogel has written a very well-researched biography on long-forgotten silent movie star Olive Thomas. She has found much information, previously unknown, that makes Olive's story a very interesting one. This book is a must-read for any fan of silent movies and the people who featured in them. ... Read more

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Scott Eyman examines the life of Mary Pickford, interviewing those who knew her and uncovering previously undisclosed anecdotes to establish that, while Pickford's screen image was derived from 19th-century models of womanhood, she was truly one of the first 20th-century women. "Superior."--Publishers Weekly. Black-and-white photographs. ... Read more

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Excellent Biography on Silent Legends
This is a very fine, deeply researched biography on the most popular celebrity couple of the 1920's, movie legends Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks.Many great and rare photos illustrate the book.Far superior to the other Doug/Mary book, this is one of the "must haves" for any silent film book library. ... Read more

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Hollywood moguls, gangsters and silver screen stars have been obsessed with their homes since the inception of the movie business and the larger entertainment industry. Their self-involved and detailed needs resulted in grandiose monster-sized homes, which dotted the landscape from old Hollywood to Malibu with enclaves of celebrity shrines in Beverly Hills and Bel-Air. ... Read more

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NO STARS
This is not a book but a short article with few details and no pictures.Very deceiving.Not recommended. ... Read more

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"America's Sweetheart" for Cinema Buffs/Collectors
"On a spring morning in 1909 in New York, a 16-year old girl, looking like 12, walked up the stairs to the reception room of the Biograph Studios..." and the rest is history!

Mary Pickford was the "queen of the silent screen" and a superb actress of the WWI (yes, ONE!) era.In this book are more than 200 stills from her films, a fantastic collection for any cinema buff's home!

Her personal life is also covered -- marriages to Own Moore, Douglas Fairbanks, and then Buddy Rogers.Well worth the "price of admission"! ... Read more

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Wonderful Book on Mary Pickford by Mary Pickford
If you adore Mary Pickford, this is an autobiography to get--I mean, Mary wrote it!

The woman is legendary, so talented. I love her writing voice, (did you know she can also write?) sometimes it's almost as if she's right there telling you her life story.

Besides, I enjoy reading more on Charles "Buddy" Rogers, (her 3rd husband) who she talks about in this book. He's so charming in Pickford's My Best Girl (1927).

Hollywood's First Leading Lady
This is the autobiography of film pioneer Mary Pickford, published in 1955, just before she sold United Artists, the first company founded solely for distributing movies. Many people today know her only as the great driving force behind the beginnings of the film industry, yet back in the days she was "America's Sweetheart", known to the public by her many films portraying children. This book allows you to see both 'sweet' Mary and 'industrious' Mary. She recounts in detail much of her childhood, from the time she became her mother's helper after her father's death, to the weary nights the family spent in the theatre circle, until her production with David Belasco on Broadway. Thereafter she shares her first encounter with films and her various experiences in the early silents. All this is a must for any film fan, as the autobiography reads simultaneously as a casually-written history of films.

Miss Pickford writes in a clear and concise manner, and quite sweetly as well. No bad-mouthing or finger-pointing is involved, and you can see why she became such a success. Always mature for her age since childhood, the book conveys her profound insight and wisdom, along with some amusing stories of her fellow peers including Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin, Lillian Gish and Rudolph Valentino. Fans of the silent screen will love this book.

Excellent Autobiography of the Queen of Silent Films
Mary Pickford wrote this fine autobiography back in the 1950's and it was a huge best-seller.Often unfairly knocked by later historians (especially Pickford biographers) mainly for the lack of undiluted intimacy, those critics fail to take in to count the era it was published.It's a superb history of her unparalled stardom (you will note those most of those same critics nevertheless use her book to an outrageous degree for the sources of information of their later efforts).I feel the woman who the world loved in the 1910's and 1920's at level it never would another movie star very much comes through the pages of this lovely book. ... Read more

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For Mary Pickford Fans!
This is the famous Hollywood film actress's first romance novel (does she have another? I'm on the look out).

This novel recounts a poor girl's romance as she rose to fame as the star of a musical review in Paris.

Witness the other talents of little Mary :)

(this is not an autobiography check out Sunshine and shadow if you like to read Mary Pickford's autobio)

Backstage Melodrama
The Demi-Widow is the story of a dainty, mousy widow named Coralee who lives with her son Toni and his nurse Nana in a tenament flat. She studies with a famous vocal coach in hopes of some day making a career of her singing. One day, she gets lucky; another woman ran away from a production to be with her lover leaving a space to fill in a production. Left with no other choice, the producer picks Coralee. She is transformed into Madmoiselle Coco, a scandalous society girl. To generate publicity, the team leaks to the press that Coco was romantically linked with a famous Argentinian whose plane was recently lost at sea, hence giving her the name The Demi-Widow. However, the man is recovered, and Coco finds herself in a spot.

This easy-to-read book is an excellent piece of fiction. It reads like a 1930s backstage musical, filled with glamour, scandal, and romance. It is a wonder that it was never filmed.

One might not expect that Mary Pickford, the woman who captured America's heart in the silent era playing children and young fiesty girls, would write such a book, but she does so with ease. It is strange that she never wrote another novel what with her obvious talent. ... Read more

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Spritually Right On
I began reading this little book with some reservations, but was soon won over when I saw that Mary Pickford was spiritually ahead of her time. She writes... God had a thought and the universe was created. She writes of the visible covering and the invisible, and vibrations and the oneness of all energy. The vibrations from trumpets crumbled the walls of Jericho. She was brilliant and very right-on!A hand wave says goodbye, but also hello.

Tiny Tribute
Mary Pickford was a major silent film star whose career came to an end in 1934.

This book, published in 1935, is a small document of her religious beliefs, mostly concerning death and grieving. In it, Mary is very positive and states that one must be happy that loved ones are close to God and in a happy place, that by mourning them, one only makes them sad and guilty to be in a better place.

The book reads as a sort of journal, probably of Mary's own hopes for her mother who died in 1927 and her brother who followed in 1933. It seems to serve as therapy to Mary; its size betrays the fact that the thought is a simple one. It in fact, although profound, is rambled about for pages and pages.

This book is a great addition to curious Pickford fans, but serves no purpose to those outside of that circle. ... Read more

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First published 1956; William Heinemann Ltd pub.; 381 pp. ... Read more