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| Title | : | Out on a Limb |
| Author | : | Shirley MacLaine |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 368 pages |
| Published | : | October 1st 1986 by Bantam (first published January 1st 1983) |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Biography. Spirituality. Autobiography. Memoir |
Shirley MacLaine
Paperback | Pages: 368 pages Rating: 4.06 | 7499 Users | 154 Reviews
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Her most controversial book is one you will never forget. An outspoken thinker, a celebrated actress, a truly independent woman, Shirley MacLaine goes beyond her previous two bestsellers to take us on an intimate yet powerful journey into her personal life and inner self. An intense, clandestine love affair with a prominent politician sparks Shirley MacLaine's quest of self-discovery. From Stockholm to Hawaii to the mountain vastness of Peru, from disbelief to radiant affirmation, she at last discovers the roots of her very existence. . . and the infinite possibilities of life. Shirley MacLaine opens her heart to explore the meaning of a great and enduring passion with her lover Gerry; the mystery of her soul's connection with her best friend David; the tantalizing secrets behind a great actor's inspiration with the late Peter Sellers. And through it all, Shirley MacLaine's courage and candor new doors, new insights, new revelations-and a luminous new world she invites us all to share."A stunningly honest, engrossing account of an intimate journey inward. Shirley MacLaine's discovery of a new sense of purpose, joy, energy, and love will touch and astonish you."-- "Literary Guild Magazine" . "An immensely appealing woman-bright, open, straightforward, sincere."-- "The New York Daily News"
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| Original Title: | Out on a Limb |
| ISBN: | 0553273701 (ISBN13: 9780553273700) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 4.06 From 7499 Users | 154 ReviewsWeigh Up About Books Out on a Limb
Shirley keeps surprising me with her life stories. One does get a feeling she is an energetic and fun-having person. This is a journey to her inner-self and to openness to more intangible things (reincarnation, soul,...) in life. Describing all the conflicts that this causes in her as well as the thorough analysis makes this book a pleasure read and a good learning tool. I guess it could also be reading list for the topics mentioned as the reader would get quite a lot of information aboutShirley's Cornucopia of Books :I think I read some of Shirl's books after teaching in Athens for about a year, the year of 1978. I've trawled through my Annual Reading Lists and there she is in early 1979 with "You Can Get There From Here". and then in 1987 with "Dancing in the Light".Think I read two others, yet to be located.In Athens, in 1978, one of the teaching staff got me to read Lobsang Rampa's books.Two was more than enough.And later I heard that he lived in an English suburb, so who
I loved this book when i read it 18 years ago. Shirley has written a lovely book describing a period of time when experiences of an esoteric nature were dominating her life. She went through that period of time where seeking out those experiences outweighed many other considerations, including how she was viewed by her peers and the public.This is a simple book that manages to have a magical quality as she describes some telling moments in her life. Anyone opening up to the subtle energy fields
It's taken me two years to finish this book. While I'm not on the same page as Maclaine when it comes to the after-life, I do admire her as a great writer. I think she's been written off as a nut, except when she's acting, and then you can't argue with her talents. But as someone who is writing, content aside, she's great. The beauty of this book is not only the chronicling of her spiritual journey, but this love story she shares between a married U.S. Senator (anonymous) and herself. The
I really liked the spunk that Shirley McLain shows by baring her soul in this book. The title really tells us that she is sharing her deepest experiences with us. After reading this book, many years ago, I took a weekend workshop with Shirley McLain in NYC. It was a pivotal point in my spiritual growth. I am grateful to Shirley for going out on that limb for me.
I read this when I went through my "new age" phase because I really admire Shirley Maclaine as an actress and as a woman. She took a lot of heat for this book and it was the butt of many jokes. I often wonder if she were a man if it would have been so derided. Having said that, the problem with the book for me was the style of the writing. It was almost like a comic book script and sort of along the lines of a Danielle Steele type book so I can't give it a real, huge like. However, it is
I have learned so much from this book. This amazingly talented woman whom I have idolized since a child, has become a permanent guest to my fantasy celebrity dinner. The struggle between a woman and lovers, friends, god and herself is exemplified in such an honest simple way that I found myself nodding with agreement at how similar our opinions are. I think everyone should read this book, an understanding of some sort, be it naturally, sociologically, religiously or spiritually will definitely
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