My Life (Peter Owen Modern Classic) - Softcover

Piaf, Edith; Noli, Jean

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0720611113 ISBN 13: 9780720611113

Publisher: Peter Owen Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

Book by Piaf, Edith

About this title

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

From Library Journal:

Shortly before her death in 1963, the great French singer dictated an autobiographical sketch to journalist Noli. Not intended as a comprehensive history, this previously unpublished volume offers affecting and sometimes melodramatic recollections of Piaf's celebrated yet tragic life. Chapters about her rise from poverty, her philosophical and religious convictions, and her legendary generosity are mixed with chapters on aspects of her life that attracted scandal (e.g., love affairs, drug addiction, alcoholism, profligate lifestyle, etc.). Believing in her eternal quest for love, Piaf defends herself without apology. Translator Crosland, who wrote the first non-French biography of Piaf ( Piaf , LJ 10/1/85), clarifies the text, fills in gaps, and tempers exaggerations in a series of end notes. This touching, romantic memoir is recommended for general audiences.
- Daniel Fermon, Museum of Modern Art Lib., New York
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Peter Owen Ltd
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0720611113
• ISBN 13: 9780720611113
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120