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Named one of the ten best books of the year by janet maslin, the new york times people vogue one of the best books of the year financial times chicago suntimes. November 15, 2011 in 1977, diane keatons role in annie hall turned her into the star she had dreamed of becoming since she was a little girl, when no one believed she would make it. Then again is sharply written, insightful, and often poignant, a story of family and friendship, and above all an ode to keaton s complicated, adagewielding mother, who harbored her own dreams of a bigger life. Then again perhaps i was expecting too much from diane keaton. Diane keaton has 18 books on goodreads with 37870 ratings. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your.
But theres so much more to the academy awardwinning actress. The trade paperback edition of diane keatons unforgettable memoir includes a. Diane keaton s most popular book is slouching towards bethlehem. November 15, 2011 in 1977, diane keatons role in annie hall turned her into the star she had dreamed of becoming since she was a little girl, when no one believed she would make it more than. Diane keaton s memoir then again has an interesting approach to a memoirautobiography. Then again came into being as an opportunity for selfsacrifice, a means of giving keaton s mother, who died in 2008, the fame that she, if not craved, then certainly felt to be missing. But then again is a shared memoir, and as such it abounds with intimate details of diane keatons own, muchbetterknown life. Mothers journals inspire a revealing autobiography. Then again came into being as an opportunity for selfsacrifice, a means of giving keatons mother, who died in 2008, the fame that she, if not craved, then certainly felt to. Named one of the ten best books of the year by janet maslin, the new york times people vogue one of the best books of the year financial times chicago suntimes the independent bookreporter the sunday business post mom loved adages. Catherine shoard finds diane keatons affable memoir too selfeffacing for comfort. Diane will remind you of yourself, and her bonds with her family will remind you of your own relationships with those you love the most. Annie hall, diane keaton, memoir, then again, woody allen its interesting to read diane keatons memoir after julian barnes the sense of an ending. In it you will meet the woman known to tens of millions as annie hall, but you will also meet, and fall in love with, her mother, the loving, complicated, alwaysthinking dorothy hall.
And yes, she talks, in fits and starts, about her love affairs with woody allen, warren beatty, and al pacino. A poem about women living in one anothers not uncomplicated memories. Then again with diane keaton fisher center for alzheimers. I guess my rating reflects a little of my disappointment in her. Diane keatons memoir, then again, is elliptical and beautiful, covering her mother, motherhood, woody allen, warren beatty, al pacino, but not much acting. Entertainment weekly as warm, funny, and selfdeprecating as keaton s onscreen persona then again traces a profound dramatic arc. In then again, you will meet the woman known to tens of millions as annie hall, but you will also meet and fall in love with her mother, dorothy hall. Autobiography of the worldfamous, and muchloved, actress. Named one of the ten best books of the year by janet maslin, the new york times people vogue one of the best books of the year financial times chicago suntimes the independent bookreporter the sunday business. Woven throughout the book are excerpts from the dozens of. Diane keaton has spent a lifetime coloring outside the lines of the conventional notion of beauty.
Nov 30, 2011 annie hall, diane keaton, memoir, then again, woody allen its interesting to read diane keatons memoir after julian barnes the sense of an ending. For me the best description of her memoir, then again, is tedious. Buy a cheap copy of then again book by diane keaton. The book confirmed to me that even though she is extremely accomplished in so many ways, and 65 years old, she has little selfesteem and is very selfloathing. Then again by diane keaton, 9780007360703, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Feb 05, 2020 diane keaton on relationship with her brother, his struggles with mental illness. Keaton has sorted through all the pages of her mothers 85 journals to paint an unflinching portrait of her entire family, recounting a story that spans four generations and nearly a hundred years. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Nov 15, 2011 diane keaton s memoir then again has an interesting approach to a memoirautobiography. Diane keaton discusses her new book, then again duration.
Diane keaton opens up about her relationship with her. An intimate memoir by one of americas most acclaimedand belovedactors, diane keaton. Diane keaton on owing it all to mom in 1977, diane keaton s role in annie hall turned her into the star she had dreamed of becoming since she was a little girl, when no one believed. Yes, she dated woody allen, warren beatty, and al pacino, and yes, she appeared in the godfather and annie hall. Yes, she dated woody allen, warren beatty, and al pacino.
Diane keaton on relationship with her brother, his struggles with mental illness. One of the most popular actresses of the 1970s and 1980s, she has received various accolades, including an academy award, a bafta award, two golden globe awards, and the afi life achievement award. Feb, 2012 an intimate memoir by one of americas most acclaimedand belovedactors, diane keaton. In lets just say it wasnt pretty, she shares the wisdom shes accumulated through the years as a mother, daughter, actress, artist, and international style icon. Then again with diane keaton fisher center for alzheimer. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In then again, keaton juxtaposes her story with that of her mother dorothy. Overview named one of the ten best books of the year by janet maslin. Keaton read her mothers journal, listing all her daily activities, from i brushed my teeth with hydrogen peroxide to i washed my hair with pantene and conditioned it with silkience. Dec 04, 2011 keaton met woody allen via her role in his play it again, sam, which opened on broadway in 1969. They argued about womens status in the arts her idea on their first date. May 10, 2012 then again by diane keaton, 9780007360703, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Diane keaton discusses her new book, then again youtube.
Nov 14, 2011 but then again is a shared memoir, and as such it abounds with intimate details of diane keatons own, muchbetterknown life. Woven throughout the book are excerpts from the dozens of journals keaton s mother, dorothy hall, kept over the years. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read then again. She moves between her mothers journal entries to events in her own life and contemplates the connections and differences in their lives. This is a book only diane keaton could write a smart and funny chronicle of the ups and downs of living and working in a. Then again the trade paperback edition of diane keaton s unforgettable memoir includes a new afterword about the bonds between mother and daughter. Keatons words with those of her mother, dorothy deanne keaton hall, who died in. Reading through her experiences of growing up and becoming the actress we know her to be. Then again the trade paperback edition of diane keatons unforgettable memoir includes a new afterword about the bonds between mother and daughter.
Buy the paperback book then again by diane keaton at indigo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nov 15, 2011 then again ebook written by diane keaton. As a longtime fan of diane keaton, i was anxious to read her story. In contrast to tonys hazy past in barness novel, here we have memories strung together with clarity and adequate documentation. Best known for her role as annie hall in woody allens film of the same name, for which she won an academy award for best actress, keaton has had a fascinating and highly successful career, with roles in the godfather, reds, father of the bride, somethings gotta give and many more. Then again is sharply written, insightful, and often poignant, a story of family and friendship, and above all an ode to keatons complicated, adagewielding mother, who harbored her own dreams of a bigger life. The trade paperback edition of diane keaton s unforgettable memoir includes a new afterword about the bonds between mother and daughter. Part of what makes diane keatons memoir, then again, truly amazing is that she does away with the stars me and replaces it with a daughters i. Diane keaton on owing it all to mom in 1977, diane keatons role in annie hall turned her into the star she had dreamed of becoming since. So begins diane keatons unforgettable memoir about her mother and herself.
More than the autobiography of a legendary actress, then again is a book about a very american family with very american dreams. Tim streetporter is an awardwinning photographer who shoots for various shelter magazines. Diane keatons most popular book is slouching towards bethlehem. Then again by diane keaton 2011, hardcover for sale. Dec 14, 2011 then again came into being as an opportunity for selfsacrifice, a means of giving keaton s mother, who died in 2008, the fame that she, if not craved, then certainly felt to be missing. She paints a portrait of herself at santa ana high school in the early 1960s as a drifty dreamy type who got a cminus in english and flunked algebra. Entertainment weekly as warm, funny, and selfdeprecating as keatons onscreen personathen again traces a profound dramatic arc. Nov 15, 2011 then again is a memoir by diane keaton.