The Beauty of Living Twice by Sharon Stone NEW book Hardcover

Sharon Stone

Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781838953867. Publisher: Atlantic Books. Overview. The Beauty of Living Twice is Sharon Stone's raw, unflinching memoir, tracing her journey from a hard-scrabble Pennsylvania childhood to Hollywood stardom, and through a near-fatal stroke that stripped away her health, career and fortune. Told with candour, wit and hard-won wisdom, it is a story of survival, reinvention and reclaiming a voice. This brand new hardback edition is a must-have for fans of classic cinema, celebrity memoirs and stories of resilience.. About the Book. Sharon Stone opens her memoir in a hospital bed, mid-brain bleed, using that near-death moment as a springboard into the jagged arc of her life. From a difficult upbringing in small-town Pennsylvania to breaking into modelling and then film, she charts her rise through an unforgiving industry and the explosive fame that followed her most iconic roles. At the height of her career, a massive stroke nearly killed her, leaving her to relearn how to walk and talk, while she lost her marriage, custody battles, professional momentum and much of her fortune. The memoir follows her long road back to health and purpose, and her transformation into an outspoken advocate for stroke survivors, women's rights and humanitarian causes. Stone writes with fearless honesty and dark humour, reflecting candidly on the entertainment industry's treatment of women, on motherhood, grief, and the resilience she found in her children and in activism. The result is a searching account of rebuilding a life after everything is taken away, praised for its blend of glamour, grit and dark comedy, and widely regarded as one of the most compelling celebrity memoirs of recent years.. Written entirely by Sharon Stone in her own candid, distinctive voice. A New York Times bestselling memoir praised for its honesty and humour. Brand new hardback edition, ideal as a durable keepsake or gift. Appeals to fans of classic cinema, Hollywood history and the performing arts. An inspiring story of survival and reinvention beyond illness and fame. Perfect for book clubs, memoir lovers and film enthusiasts alike. About the Author. Sharon Stone is an American actress renowned for her work across film and television, including career-defining performances in the 1990s that established her as one of Hollywood's most magnetic stars. She is the recipient of a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, and earned an Academy Award nomination for her work on screen. In 2005 she was named an Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France. Beyond acting, Stone is a noted humanitarian and advocate, drawing on her own recovery from serious illness to support causes including stroke awareness and women's health.. Why You'll Love This Memoir. Funny, painful and unflinchingly honest, this hardback memoir strips away Hollywood gloss to reveal the real woman behind the icon. It's a compelling gift for film lovers, memoir readers and anyone drawn to stories of resilience and reinvention.. Please Note: Book(s) will be dispatched with the UK ISBN and may vary slightly from the cover shown, which is for illustrative purposes.