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“She’s talented, iconic, quirky…and wonderfully blunt. This is
just a small sampling of the reasons we love Diane Keaton, and they all
permeate the pages of her new memoir…Keaton sticks to her guns
and keeps it totally honest. And it is beyond refreshing.”
— Elle
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Wise, witty, thoughtful, uplifting, the truth, unvarnished—and very funny.
— Toronto Star
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Behind the sterling movie credits and tomboyish wardrobe, we see a soulful and deep woman contemplating the narrative arc of her own life.
— Newsweek
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Delicious writing . . . This book is like a dishy lunch with the movie star you thought you’d never be lucky enough to meet. . . . Diane Keaton is in a class by herself and this book is good for the soul.
— Liz Smith, Chicago Tribune
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She’s talented, iconic, quirky . . . and wonderfully blunt. This is just a small sampling of the reasons we love Diane Keaton, and they all permeate the pages of her new memoir.
— Elle
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As disarming and personable as the actress herself.
— The Huffington Post
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“Wise, witty, thoughtful, uplifting, the truth, unvarnished—and very funny.”
— Toronto Star
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“Relaxing and charming…like a dishy lunch with the movie star you
thought you’d never be lucky enough to meet…This is delicious
writing and is full of a positive point of view, exclamations of the
beauty of ordinary things and helped turn me from sour to sweet in the
few hours that I was reading her book…Diane Keaton is in a class
by herself and this book is good for the soul.”
— Chicago Tribune
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“While other actresses lean forward
in the first row of every passing fashion show, Academy Award winner Diane
Keaton remains true decade after decade to her quirky bowler hat and signature
style. In a Hollywood world of facial nips and tucks and breast implants, she
moves forward, impervious to trendy reconstructions. Her new memoir stands as
her buoyant response to our culture’s weird pursuit of a feminine beauty that
somehow defies aging. Filled with stories about her close brushes with style
professionals, style pundits, and thong merchants, Let’s Just Say It Wasn’t Pretty may not be pretty, but it certainly
is entertaining.”
— Barnes&Noble.com, editorial review
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“Keaton’s new book is less a
traditional memoir than a collection of musings loosely grouped around the idea
of beauty. The audiobook is read by Keaton, and…hearing her words delivered in
her own quirky, exuberant voice increases the intimacy and charm of the book…Keaton
is candid regarding her feelings for the men in her life without being gossipy
and that is to be admired, as is her ability to be honest about the challenges
of oversharing personal information about her children. Verdict: The most
appealing parts of this book are often the peeks into the more quotidian
moments of Keaton’s life, and the interesting parts of her memoir may not be
her thoughts on beauty but the picture that develops of an unconventional life
lived by a truly unique woman.”
— Library Journal (starred audio review)
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“The veteran actress covers the
many aspects of female beauty with a still-youthful voice that is as familiar,
lyrical, and charmingly awkward as that of her on-screen persona…Keaton sounds
confident as she imparts the accumulated wisdom of sixty-seven years…Advice for
women and intimate celebrity gossip from an iconic woman admired for her
independence and individuality.”
— Publishers Weekly (audio review)
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“A breezy little volume by an
actress facing old age with aplomb…[Keaton] sprinkles memories of her long
career, including her friendships and more with certain leading men…[and]
thoughts about childhood, beauty, and parenting…Woven into the domestic scenes
are recollections of film roles and fellow actors…Light entertainment from a
witty woman.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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“Actress Diane Keaton narrates her
eccentric series of reflections on beauty trends in today’s and yesterday’s
worlds. In a wispy voice reminiscent of her character in Annie Hall, she also speaks about family, career, and clothes
(including her penchant for men’s clothing). Her intonation accurately and
appropriately reflects both her quirky personality and her varied commentary on
beauty—its presence, absence, and changing definitions. While many sentences
trail off both in volume and articulate precision at their conclusions, for the
most part, the work is thoughtfully entertaining. Keaton’s steadfastness in
resisting the temptation of plastic surgery while aging gracefully makes for
fascinating listening. On the other hand, this audiobook will appeal most to
those with a distinct interest in fashion and beauty trends.”
— AudioFile