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Kirk and Anne

Letters of Love, Laughter, and a Lifetime in Hollywood

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Kirk and Anne

By: Turner Classic Movies, Kirk Douglas, Anne Douglas, Michael Douglas - introduction
Narrated by: Cameron Douglas, Kelsey Douglas
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 The late film icon and screen legend Kirk Douglas was married to Anne Buydens for more than six decades. Here they both look back on a lifetime filled with drama both on and off the screen. Sharing priceless correspondence with each other as well as the celebrities and world leaders they called friends, Kirk and Anne is a candid portrayal of the pleasures and pitfalls of a Hollywood life lived in the public eye.

Compiled from Anne's private archive of letters and photographs, this is an intimate glimpse into the Douglases' courtship and marriage set against the backdrop of Kirk's screen triumphs, including The Vikings, Lust For Life, Paths of Glory, and Spartacus. The letters themselves, as well as Kirk and Anne's vivid descriptions of their experiences, reveal remarkable insight and anecdotes about the legendary figures they knew so well, including Lauren Bacall, Frank Sinatra, Burt Lancaster, Elizabeth Taylor, John Wayne, the Kennedys, and the Reagans. Filled with photos from film sets, private moments, and public events, Kirk and Anne details the adventurous, oftentimes comic, and poignant reality behind the glamour of a Hollywood marriage. Aging Parent Art of Storytelling Entertainment & Celebrities Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Parenting & Families Relationships Celebrity Entertainment Marriage Inspiring
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I enjoyed this book immensely, a glance into the life of a couple whose love scanned many decades. It’s not just about Hollywood anecdotes ( although there are plenty ) it’s the story of a love affair and then a family.

Entering the world of a superstar couple

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I absolutely enjoyed this book and can't wait to listen to another. I am conpletly in love with the family

A powerful beautiful story of love

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