Angelina: An Unauthorized Biography Audiobook

" Interesting insight. Boy is she a mess: whirlwind city. Can't wait to see what her future holds. "

" I'm not a big memoir reader, but this gives an interesting insight into one of the most beautiful and controversial actresses of our time. Reading it felt like a dirty little pleasure, like indulging in reality television or tabloid. I actually felt a little dirty after wards, as if I had been spying or window peeping. However, I ended up liking Angelina even more. "

" Andrew Morton is a good biographer. I was not greatly interested in reading this biography, but I had heard a lot of talk on the radio here in Portland so I thought that I would check it out. The author speculates and uses expert psychiatrists to determine Angelina behavious. There is one thing that can't be denied that she is a beautiful, strong, and unusual woman. I do not approve of all the man stealing, but hey...it takes two. She should be commended on all her activist work with world hunger. She has adopted three kids from questionable sources. Two of the three have mothers that are still alive. Some speculation and concern that her first child was a black market baby taken from his parents. There will always be drama and controversy surrounding this woman. I think that she thrives in it often to the detriment of those around her. I suspect that she will be around for a long time in the movie industry. "

" I have no idea how this book jumped into my bag, except that I love her. The psychological analysis of her was stupid & forced, but I did like essentially reading a longer magazine article about her life & films & possible motivations for doing things. Who knows how true it is, it was amusing. "

" If there is a celebrity today who merits the spadework of an unauthorized Morton biography, it's Jolie, with a potential audience that includes just about anyone who has gone through a supermarket checkout line in the last decade, glanced at tabloid headlines about Angelina, say, open- mouth kissing her brother or swapping vials of blood with Billy Bob Thornton and wondered: "What was she thinking?"If there's anyone to blame here, according to this book, it's the parents, since the bitter relationship between actor Jon Voight and Marcia Lynne (later Marcheline) Bertrand runs as a subplot throughout. Her father left Bertrand for another woman when Angelina was 2, and her mother/manager is portrayed as vacillating between being a laissez-faire hippie mother and a pushy sort of stage mom who, according to Morton, tried among other things to push her daughter into a relationship with Mick Jagger.It's at this point [after Jolie and Brad Pitt come together] that the book seems to move into hyperdrive, with endless rounds of globe-trotting, location shooting, child-acquiring and philanthropic efforts. But the faster it seems to move, the harder it is to put down. Maybe that's because, like salt, we have a craving for explanation, for back story, and Morton's book offers a satisfying dose of both. While the healthier approach might be to limit the intake by vowing to pick it up occasionally and flip to the index for a snippet like: "Haven, James relationship with" or "United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees," that's not likely to happen.Chances are you won't be able to put this book down until your mouth is dry and your blood pressure is racing." ***Rate this 3/5. I usually love Andrew Morton's books, but I liked his series on Princess Diana better than this one on Angelina Jolie. It did, however, give me a clearer impression on why she is like she is as an adult. If the facts of her childhood are entirely true, it is a wonder that she grew up normally at all. The book also portrays both her and Brad Pitt as master manipulators of the press, for their own advantages and agenda which I found surprising because I bought into the hype myself. "

" Interesting to listen to as I drove around to all of my observations. "

" Trashy. Interesting in a gossipy way - but how much is true??? "

" What a waste of time! But I am a sucker and got pulled in. While I think Mr. Morton loves to make $$$, I can see the connection between her lifestyle and her lack of nurturing as an infant. Just another dysfunctional Hollywood couple. Poor kids..... "

" Can't believe I spent 3 weeks reading this book. Blah. "

" I went on this kick of reading books about people I don't like. This book gave me a perspective on Angelina's weirdness and was an enjoyable read. "

" As trashy and comprehensive as you expect it to be. "

" Not my usual trash, but she's always kind of interested me- but this was way too superficial a biography and didn't read particularly true or well. "

" I find Angelina Jolie to be an incredibly interesting person. Seemed a bit superficial yet interesting nonetheless. "

" Good juicy read. Although I wish there was more juice. If this stuff is true, I have more sympathy for Angelina, but I also think she is crazy and repeating the same mistakes on her kids. In reality, I don't really care, but I enjoyed the escapist fun! "

" I did I did I read this. lol "

" I don't normally read biographies, but I like Angie and wanted to know more about her....I know you can't believe everything you read about people, but it was an interesting read. "

" This book was ok. Thorough historical review of Angelia's family and background. Duller than I expected at times. Little new "dirt" which was disappointing. "

" Not sure if this dude is speaking truths, but it was worth the read. "

" I'm not a big fan but I've always thought she seemed interesting in an almost weird sort of way. And yup! She is. But this book did a great job discussing why. "

" An average biography writing. Nothing in particular stands out. "

" 3 stars for the entertainment :) "

" I really got into the book after Angelina became an actress. The history of her family kind of bored me. I still consider myself a fan of Angelina Jolie, but I don't know that I like her as a person. "

" I am a fan of Angelina Jolie. It is a roller coaster view into her life and origins. Worth the read. Well written. "

" I hate Angelina but I like biographies. "

" What a strange woman of contrasts. A troubled childhood, a girl that grew up too fast. Experiments with drugs, goth, sex, and adultery. Aloof, compassionate, passionate, talented, insecure, husband and wife stealing woman with one dysfunctional relationship after another. "

" I've loved Angelina Jolie for as long as I remember....especially since Girl, Interrupted. Wow...this book is intense! Reading this helped me focus on the fact that my life...yeah, it's pretty good, even if I don't have all the fame and fortune. "

" Interesting to listen to as I drove around to all of my observations. "

" Can't believe I spent 3 weeks reading this book. Blah. "

" This one sucked. Just to tell you true. There's no great 'dish' in here....the whole first half is about her mother and father...NOT HER! Boring. and you would not expect it here, but it is. Do better Andrew..v disappointed. In fact, hated it!!!! "

" It gave a sad account of an abondoned little girl. Put in the middle of her parents' war. It a good account of angelina world aka Dysfunction junction. "

" My mother taught me that most people do bad things because they are hurting, unhealed, and seeking relief from pain. Well illustrated here. I didn't read it all, after I got the gist. "

" I always wanted to know her story, she seemed a little strange to me. It's a great book, but her story is quite sad. "

" 'm not a fan of her, but it was interesting to hear her story from an outside perspective. "