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Sunshine Girl

An Unexpected Life

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 Known for her outstanding performances on the groundbreaking television series The Good Wife and ER, Julianna Margulies deftly chronicles her life and her work in this deeply powerful memoir.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY GOOD HOUSEKEEPING • “At once a tender coming-of-age story and a deeply personal look at a young woman making sense of the world against a chaotic and peripatetic childhood.”—Katie Couric

As an apple-cheeked bubbly child, Julianna was bestowed with the family nickname “Sunshine Girl.” Shuttled back and forth between her divorced parents, often on different continents, she quickly learned how to be of value to her eccentric mother and her absent father. Raised in fairly unconventional ways in various homes in Paris, England, New York, and New Hampshire, Julianna found that her role among the surrounding turmoil and uncertainty was to comfort those around her, seeking organization among the disorder, making her way in the world as a young adult and eventually an award-winning actress.

Throughout, there were complicated relationships, difficult choices, and overwhelming rejections. But there were also the moments where fate, faith, and talent aligned, leading to the unforgettable roles of a lifetime, both professionally and personally—moments when chaos had finally turned to calm.

Filled with intimate stories and revelatory moments, Sunshine Girl is at once unflinchingly honest and perceptive. It is a riveting self-portrait of a woman whose resilience in the face of turmoil will leave readers intrigued and inspired. Entertainment & Celebrities Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Women Celebrity Entertainment Emotionally Gripping Marriage
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I really enjoyed this book beautifully read by Julianna. One criticism would be that, as a huge ER fan, I was disappointed that didn’t feature until 6hrs in and not a lot was said about it. I’d have liked to hear about what it’s like to work on a set, working with other creatives, what she thought of storylines, how it impacted people all over the world. Same goes for The Good Wife.
An enjoyable listen all the same.

A good listen but ER only features briefly

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This book is so amazing. I just love that it is read by the author.

Loved it

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I really enjoyed listening to this book, and Julianna has such a calming voice.

Loved it

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Loved this book, her vulnerability and honesty. Could listen to this over again. It goes through all aspects of her life to date, her struggles against public opinion. I loved

Definitely listen to this

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I thoroughly enjoyed about Julianna .. I am truly fascinated by her journey and the path she took. A great role model for women..

Beautifully written memoir

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