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megan_harper's review against another edition
2.0
Like other reviewers said, it's light-hearted, but also a bit repetitive. There are times where I felt like the author was trying to kiss up to Audrey and get on her good side, even though she's no longer with us. Overall, I liked the book and I liked learning about Audrey and how some of her past challenges may have shaped her into the gracious, glamorous, down-to-earth person she was.
kristine_planche's review against another edition
4.0
Extremely sarcastic and judgemental at the beginning (very un-Audrey-esque as the author would say), but gets much better towards the end.
readingjas's review
1.0
What would Audrey do? Probably turn in her grave if she knew that this trash has her name attributed to it!
hoezier's review against another edition
3.0
most of it was vey focused on how other people perceived her and not what she thought, also too much description of her relationships and not Audrey herself
13crowe's review against another edition
4.0
What would Audrey do? Always a good question to ask oneself when faced with difficult choices, especially when faced with the choice of what you should wear. (I know the fad was WWJD for a long while but WWAD makes it a bit more chic) That being said, we cannot always do what Audrey would do. First off, there is no humanly way possible for my waist to be 20 inches. I tried for two days and couldn't do it. I did figure out that when I am plagued with hunger I resemble a disney villain which is about as opposite from Audrey as one can be. Also when the choices are fresh fruit or toaster strudel I will always choose the toaster strudel. (does an apple toaster strudel count as a serving of fruit? Hmm) Audrey would have, of course, chosen the fruit. And it would probably have been picked from her own garden.
Though most of us will never have Audrey's figure (or have the chance to kiss Humphrey Bogart on screen. Swoon), there are many lessons to be learned from her life. She succeeded and excelled despite her hardships early in life, she took roles that were risky, and she looked great doing it. Audrey is a fashion icon to this day and inspires many designers visions, but once reading about her life she will become an idol worth looking up to. There is only one Audrey Hepburn. The Snooki's, and Paris's will fade away but Audrey will live on in the minds, hearts, and clothes of future generations.
Though most of us will never have Audrey's figure (or have the chance to kiss Humphrey Bogart on screen. Swoon), there are many lessons to be learned from her life. She succeeded and excelled despite her hardships early in life, she took roles that were risky, and she looked great doing it. Audrey is a fashion icon to this day and inspires many designers visions, but once reading about her life she will become an idol worth looking up to. There is only one Audrey Hepburn. The Snooki's, and Paris's will fade away but Audrey will live on in the minds, hearts, and clothes of future generations.
coffeecass's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
A wonderfully written biography/ etiquette book about one of the classiest actresses to ever live. I learned a lot and plan to use it in everyday life.
kt42reads's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a huge Audrey Hepburn fan, and the premise of this book appealed to me. What would she do in a given set of circumstances? There are some good "manners and behaviour" lessons here, no question.
I did find the overall tone a bit irritating. The author continually uses "we" (we think, we feel) instead of "I", and it's a pretentious conceit. Would Audrey refer to herself as the Queen or the Pope do? No, she would not.
There is also cattiness and harsh judgement sprinkled throughout towards those the author thought were "bad" people in Audrey's life - and a downright bitchy side-by-side chart comparing Audrey to "the *other* Hepburn (Katharine) - again, classless and unnecessary and VERY un-Audrey.
In general, if you are wondering what Audrey would do, you'd be better served to have a mini film festival.
I did find the overall tone a bit irritating. The author continually uses "we" (we think, we feel) instead of "I", and it's a pretentious conceit. Would Audrey refer to herself as the Queen or the Pope do? No, she would not.
There is also cattiness and harsh judgement sprinkled throughout towards those the author thought were "bad" people in Audrey's life - and a downright bitchy side-by-side chart comparing Audrey to "the *other* Hepburn (Katharine) - again, classless and unnecessary and VERY un-Audrey.
In general, if you are wondering what Audrey would do, you'd be better served to have a mini film festival.
dancingwithdelilah's review against another edition
3.0
Well, all in all it is a nice book. But if one read Sean Hepburn Ferrer's book before reading this one will have some issues reading it. There are mistakes in this book, in my opinion. Well, in fact there are some mistakes. But nobody is perfect and it's a nice idea. But sometimes I was a bit dissapointed.