Doris day biography penguin book

I love Doris Day. Among my collection of autographs, the personalized photo she signed for me is one of my favorites. Her movies never fail to put a smile on my face and give me a role model to look up to.

At the time this book was published, Day wanted to shed the wholesome goody-two-shoes image from her films and give insight into the pitfalls in her life.

Doris Day Biography by Eric Braun ; Item number.

Doris Day Biography by Eric Braun ; Item number.

Doris Day, the bouncy, fresh-faced, blonde singer who had been born Doris Kappelhoff, had her first hit song, "Sentimental Journey," in

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It is a candid recounting of a life far from perfect. Her first husband abused her, her second abandoned her and her third squandered her money. She found joy in her work and the people who became her friends. Day talks extensively about her deep love for Christian Science, which may put some readers off, but I found these segments to be fascinating because they clarify her motivations.

She also talks about her passion for animals, especially dogs; Day continues to work for her dog charity today.

This book also includes memories from people who knew her including Les Brown, Bob Hop