Love, Lucy
Written by Lucille Ball
Narrated by Lucie Arnaz
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
The one and only autobiography by the iconic Lucille Ball, hailed by TV Guide as the “#1 Greatest TV Star of All Time.”
Love, Lucy is the valentine Lucille Ball left for her fans—a warm, wise, and witty memoir written by Lucy herself. The legendary star of the classic sitcom I Love Lucy was at the pinnacle of her success when she sat down to record the story of her life. No comedienne had made America laugh so hard, no television actress had made the leap from radio and B movies to become one of the world’s best-loved performers. This is her story—in her own words.
The story of the ingenue from Jamestown, New York, determined to go to Broadway, destined to make a big splash, bound to marry her Valentino, Desi Arnaz. In her own inimitable style, she tells of their life together—both storybook and turbulent; intimate memories of their children and friends; wonderful backstage anecdotes; the empire they founded; the dissolution of their marriage. And, with a heartfelt happy ending, her enduring marriage to Gary Morton.
Here is the lost manuscript that her fans and loved ones will treasure. Here is the laughter. Here is the life. Here’s Lucy…
“The comic actress in her own words…intensely moving.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“Filled with light and laughter.” —New York Times Book Review
Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball (1911–1989) was a beloved actress, comedienne, and Hollywood icon. Best known for her eponymous role in the hit 1950s TV sitcom I Love Lucy, she also starred in radio shows and appeared in dozens of films and television shows throughout her career, winning numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards, the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, and in 1987 the Lifetime Achievement Award in Comedy from the American Comedy Awards.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This was one of the most interesting autobiographies I have ever listened to. Highly recommended ?
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I did not expect to be interested in this book and I'm not sure why I started. However it was great hearing about Lucy's life in her own words. I enjoyed it
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5FANTASTIC! Absolutely loved third format and perspective! What a gem!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved it! Lucy Arnez is a great narrator. I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book and recording!! She does Lucy and Desi flawlessly and made it feel so personal. I feel lucky to have found this!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wow what a lovely audiobook read by Lucys daughter, its ashame she didn't read it. Soo good I didn't want it to end!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I enjoyed learning so much about her and her life. I even laughed out loud several times1
?? At times I thought I could actually hear Lucy talking instead of her daughter? - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An American Treasure. Lucy Arnez is excellent as her narrator. I could have listened for hours and hours more and miss Lucille Ball so much. Our kids will never know the talent of Lucy’s generation
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I randomly selected this book on a road trip and could not have enjoyed it more! As a xennial, I grew up on I Love Lucy reruns on Nick At Night. I’ve always been a big fan of hers! Hearing so much about her childhood and career in her own words was more engaging than I could have imagined!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved it. Very interesting book about her life and Hollywood.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wonder bio and Lucy narrates it so well I feel like Lucy and Desi are actually specking.. Love hearing about so many of the old actor and actresses.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing insight into a fabulous actress ...thank you for sharing with the world.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Such an amazing book with so much hear and insight to Lucy’s life.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very nice and cute biography of Lucille Ball, how she managed to get successful in Hollywood and tv shows.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very insightful on one of the most popular actresses of all time. I absolutely adored this.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very awesome book. Written by the crazy red head herself and packed full of info that not many people know. I now have even more respect and love for this woman after having read this book. I dare say... I just Love Lucy ?
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Have followed I Love Lucy since a kid. The story is in depth and chronological. Read by Lucy Arnez is charming. She does a wonderful job.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing! If you LOVE LUCY or just classic Hollywood this is for you. American is blessed The treasure captured the life and career so beautifully. Just wonderful!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I’m a big I Love Lucy fan, so I enjoyed this autobiography. I recommend this audiobook narrated by her daughter. Lucy is upbeat, positive, and sees the virtues in almost every person who has had a part in her life. I didn’t like her word choice a lot of the time, nor her hopeless worldview. But I especially enjoyed learning about how she grew up and the events that shaped her life.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Lucy told stories about herself that nobody would ever know.
And her daughter was excellent in reading about her Mom. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5So fun to hear unknown details in Lucy’s own words.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I really didn’t know much about Lucille Ball before this book. What an amazing woman! It makes it even nicer to have her daughter, Lucy reading it ?
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very awesome book. Written by the crazy red head herself and packed full of info that not many people know. I now have even more respect and love for this woman after having read this book. I dare say... I just Love Lucy ?
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This was such a lovely listen. We’ll written and beautifully read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fantastic book, filled with interesting details about Lucy, Desi and their families! I Love Lucy reruns were my favorite to watch growing up and I have enjoyed learning more about the real lives of these icons.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I Love Lucy... thank you for sharing this ? ?
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved every minute of this book. I've always been a fan of Lucy, but this book of her memoirs will help you feel like you know her . Hearing about her childhood all the way through until she marries her second husband. The in-between is nothing short of amazing!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love Lucy and can hear her so clearly in this biography. What a treasure she is.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It took me back to me childhood watch “I Love Lucy”.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5If you are curious about the early life of Lucille Ball, don’t miss this! The audiobook, as read by her daughter, Lucie Arnaz, truly makes you feel like you are hearing Lucy and Desi themselves.