An Affair to Remember (Abridged) Audiobook, by Christopher Andersen Play Audiobook Sample

An Affair to Remember (Abridged) Audiobook

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It was one of the greatest romances of our time. They were both Hollywood giants in their own right, yet it was the nine hit films Katherine Hepburn made with Spencer Tracy that, in the eyes of the American public, defined them as Hollywood's most celebrated romantic team.

On-screen, the headstrong Tracy had met his match, and she put him in his place. Off-screen, despite the fact that he never divorced his wife, Kate remained utterly devoted to the mercurial, sometimes violent Spencer as he battled his dependence on alcohol.

Christopher Andersen reveals fascinating insights from important sources, and offers the full, poignant story of their life together. An Affair to Remember paints the complete, inspiring, often funny, sometime heartbreaking, always captivating portrait of the unique relationship between these two American icons.

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"This book was well done and really gave a background on both Hepburns and Tracy's lives - but Spencer Tracy was a dog and Katherine Hepburn must have had her own issues to tolerate his garbage for so many years! "

— Lois (5 out of 5 stars)

An Affair to Remember Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A rather ordinary biography but it did give me some insight into Spencer Tracy's unpleasant personality and Katharine Hepburn's total devotion to him. "

    — Althea, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A beautiful and honest look at the relationship of these two talented people. "

    — Holly, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This one was a slow start but picked up once it got into the relationship between Tracy and Hepburn. It was a dream shatterer for me though. I always thought they had this ideal relationship. Boy, was I wrong! They were as normal as everybody else. Lots of Hollywood gossip in this book too! "

    — Lori, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I haven't read this book. It was a gift. "

    — Laurette, 12/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was well done and really gave a background on both Hepburns and Tracy's lives - but Spencer Tracy was a dog and Katherine Hepburn must have had her own issues to tolerate his garbage for so many years! "

    — Lois, 12/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book. Very interesting on the love story of Hepburn & Tracy. "

    — Carolyn, 11/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The Greatest Love Story ever. I so wanted what they had. "

    — Christine, 11/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm almost embarrassed to admit I read this -- the way I'm embarrassed when someone catches me looking at People magazine. Gossipy fun, though. (And yes, a pleasurable read.) "

    — Kim, 12/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this a lot. I have a new appreciation for Spencer Tracy. "

    — Susan, 12/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Just another silly step in my full on Katherine Hepburn obsession. "

    — Courtney, 8/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Amazing, lovely, in-depth biography of both Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, and their films - and personal lives - together. "

    — Sally, 7/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love the old Hollywood actors and their stories. "

    — Dianne, 6/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Total clip job. There are better Tracy-Hepburn books out there. "

    — Nancy, 4/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A beautiful book about the relationship between Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. I learned a lot about them I didn't know and it really shows how devoted they were to each other. "

    — Anne, 11/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I love Katherine Hepburn, but this was a little slow for me. My favorite Hepburn quote: "If you want to sacrifice the admiration of many men for the criticism of one, go ahead, get married." "

    — Jackie, 9/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A bit sappy and fawning, but still a fascinating look at one of Hollywood's most famous couples. And man, Spencer Tracey had issues, yo. "

    — Melanie, 7/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " "There was something exceptionally sweet about it. Though they were extremely sophisticated people, he was like a little boy with her and she was like a little girl with him" -George Cukor in the book. "

    — Libby, 7/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Lots of facts and anecdotes, but I still have no idea why a skinny prude WASP and a violent Catholic drunk hooked up to form the most fascinating couple in film history. "

    — Mark, 12/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great love story of Hepburn and Tracy. Obvious that three people (Hepburn, Tracy, Mrs. Tracy) were trying not to hurt one another while accepting the fact that Tracy and Hepburn were true soulmates. "

    — Amanda, 12/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " being single at the moment makes me realize i need to be in love, chris andersen, i hate you "

    — Rey, 11/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A bit sappy and fawning, but still a fascinating look at one of Hollywood's most famous couples. And man, Spencer Tracey had issues, yo. "

    — Melanie, 10/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this a lot. I have a new appreciation for Spencer Tracy. "

    — Susan, 3/17/2009
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Just another silly step in my full on Katherine Hepburn obsession. "

    — Courtney, 2/26/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I love Katherine Hepburn, but this was a little slow for me. My favorite Hepburn quote: "If you want to sacrifice the admiration of many men for the criticism of one, go ahead, get married." "

    — Jackie, 2/16/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A beautiful and honest look at the relationship of these two talented people. "

    — Holly, 1/31/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm almost embarrassed to admit I read this -- the way I'm embarrassed when someone catches me looking at People magazine. Gossipy fun, though. (And yes, a pleasurable read.) "

    — Kim, 7/31/2008
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Total clip job. There are better Tracy-Hepburn books out there. "

    — Nancy, 6/20/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great love story of Hepburn and Tracy. Obvious that three people (Hepburn, Tracy, Mrs. Tracy) were trying not to hurt one another while accepting the fact that Tracy and Hepburn were true soulmates. "

    — Amanda, 4/16/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This one was a slow start but picked up once it got into the relationship between Tracy and Hepburn. It was a dream shatterer for me though. I always thought they had this ideal relationship. Boy, was I wrong! They were as normal as everybody else. Lots of Hollywood gossip in this book too! "

    — Lori, 4/14/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A beautiful book about the relationship between Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. I learned a lot about them I didn't know and it really shows how devoted they were to each other. "

    — Anne, 3/13/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Lots of facts and anecdotes, but I still have no idea why a skinny prude WASP and a violent Catholic drunk hooked up to form the most fascinating couple in film history. "

    — Mark, 9/13/2007
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Blech. Clip job from Christopher Andersen who is not the most insightful biographer to begin with. Save your money. "

    — Nancy, 8/11/2007
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " "There was something exceptionally sweet about it. Though they were extremely sophisticated people, he was like a little boy with her and she was like a little girl with him" -George Cukor in the book. "

    — Libby, 7/27/2007

About Christopher Andersen

Christopher Andersen is the critically acclaimed author of eighteen New York Times bestsellers, two of which made the #1 New York Times bestsellers list. A former contributing editor of Time and longtime senior editor of People, he has also written hundreds of articles for a wide range of publications, including the New York TimesLife, and Vanity Fair. He has appeared frequently on such programs as TodayGood Morning America, NBC Nightly News, CBS This Morning20/20Anderson Cooper 360Dateline NBCAccess HollywoodEntertainment TonightInside Edition48 Hours, and more.

About Sandra Burr

Sandra Burr is an AudioFile Earphones Award–wining narrator. She has read more than one hundred books in her career, including the New York Times bestselling Cedar Cove romance series by Debbie Macomber.