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A review by noella_t
Moon River and Me: A Memoir by Andy Williams
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed Andy Williams' memoire. Even though I knew that people sometimes work for years and years before they make it big in their chosen field, reading about his experiences really brought it home for me. By the time I was old enough to appreciate his music (and I loved his music), he was already a big star.
It was good to be taken back to those times when political choices were not so important between friends. I loved that even though he was Republican, most of his friends were Democrats.
I remember Claudine's incident with her then-boyfriend, Vladimir "Spider" Sabich, and being so impressed that Andy flew out to be with her and the children during the trial. I loved her music also and at one time had one of her albums.
I got to see him several times in Branson and loved his show; and one night actually ate across the aisle from him at McGuffey's Restaurant in Branson.
So reading about his life was that much more interesting. I was surprised at his insecurity in singing; but I understand that when you're told several times at a young age that you're not good enough, you begin to believe it, and no matter how well you do, you think it's never enough.
I enjoyed reading about his relationship with the Kennedy's and with Bobby. I was unaware that he was there the night Bobby was killed.
I wondered if the book was ghost-written as it somewhat read like a few other memoires that I've read, but it was still interesting enough to merit a five star from me.
It was good to be taken back to those times when political choices were not so important between friends. I loved that even though he was Republican, most of his friends were Democrats.
I remember Claudine's incident with her then-boyfriend, Vladimir "Spider" Sabich, and being so impressed that Andy flew out to be with her and the children during the trial. I loved her music also and at one time had one of her albums.
I got to see him several times in Branson and loved his show; and one night actually ate across the aisle from him at McGuffey's Restaurant in Branson.
So reading about his life was that much more interesting. I was surprised at his insecurity in singing; but I understand that when you're told several times at a young age that you're not good enough, you begin to believe it, and no matter how well you do, you think it's never enough.
I enjoyed reading about his relationship with the Kennedy's and with Bobby. I was unaware that he was there the night Bobby was killed.
I wondered if the book was ghost-written as it somewhat read like a few other memoires that I've read, but it was still interesting enough to merit a five star from me.