- Paperback: 156 pages
- Publisher: MDF The BiPolar Organisation (6 Oct 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0955388406
- ISBN-13: 978-0955388408
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 19.6 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 717,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The comment has been made here that David Stuart Davies rehashed much of the text of his earlier work "Bending the Willow" for this edition. He certainly has done the same for the parts about Mr. Brett in his other Sherlock Holmes tribute "Starring Sherlock". I was slightly disappointed by that.
Having said that I still completely love this book! Unable to find (or indeed afford, since they are very rare) a copy of "Bending the Willow" this book is the nearest thing to a biography of one of my all-time favorite actors I could find. Unlike that ghastly tabloid-writer Terry Manners, Mr. Davies actually met with Mr. Brett on many occasions during the last 8 years his life, both on the set, at the Wynhams Theatre during the run of the play "The Secret of Sherlock Holmes" and at his London home. They clearly struck up a friendly relationship during these many interviews, which shines though in this book. Mr. Davies paints a delightfully insightful picture of the personality and the professional career of Jeremy Brett and particularly of the highs and lows of becoming Sherlock Holmes on screen and stage. The book does make for sad reading at points, especially when dealing with the later years of Mr. Brett's life when, following the death of his second wife, his manic depression increasingly became a sad and cruel influence. Yet at the same time it is so incredibly inspiring to read how Mr. Brett dealt with such huge obstacles in his life so bravely and full of self-effacing humour and kindness. This man is my example of how to live life to the full and how to remain a kind, warm, generous and caring person whilst suffering from a crippling mental illness. The many little anecdotes from Mr. Brett's colleagues and close friends (like the two Watsons) also make this book a highly enjoyable read and firmly keep it from becoming too depressing.
Mr. Davies does occasionally add his own personal philosophies about the emotional inner life of Mr. Brett, which I found to be slightly too speculative at times. But overall he manages to maintain an objective tone, while at the same letting a warmth and compassion for his subject subtly shine through.
A fascinating account of a fascinating man, who sadly died before his time and who is still greatly missed by many.
Having said that I still completely love this book! Unable to find (or indeed afford, since they are very rare) a copy of "Bending the Willow" this book is the nearest thing to a biography of one of my all-time favorite actors I could find. Unlike that ghastly tabloid-writer Terry Manners, Mr. Davies actually met with Mr. Brett on many occasions during the last 8 years his life, both on the set, at the Wynhams Theatre during the run of the play "The Secret of Sherlock Holmes" and at his London home. They clearly struck up a friendly relationship during these many interviews, which shines though in this book. Mr. Davies paints a delightfully insightful picture of the personality and the professional career of Jeremy Brett and particularly of the highs and lows of becoming Sherlock Holmes on screen and stage. The book does make for sad reading at points, especially when dealing with the later years of Mr. Brett's life when, following the death of his second wife, his manic depression increasingly became a sad and cruel influence. Yet at the same time it is so incredibly inspiring to read how Mr. Brett dealt with such huge obstacles in his life so bravely and full of self-effacing humour and kindness. This man is my example of how to live life to the full and how to remain a kind, warm, generous and caring person whilst suffering from a crippling mental illness. The many little anecdotes from Mr. Brett's colleagues and close friends (like the two Watsons) also make this book a highly enjoyable read and firmly keep it from becoming too depressing.
Mr. Davies does occasionally add his own personal philosophies about the emotional inner life of Mr. Brett, which I found to be slightly too speculative at times. But overall he manages to maintain an objective tone, while at the same letting a warmth and compassion for his subject subtly shine through.
A fascinating account of a fascinating man, who sadly died before his time and who is still greatly missed by many.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Dancing In The Moonlight was the first book I managed to obtain on Jeremy Brett, and maybe for this reason it's still my most favourite of books about him. This book is a fabulous beautifully written introduction to the charming much loved actor.
David Stuart Davies writes in such a subjective manner one feels assured that the book is balanced and free from emotional bias or sensationalism. The author doesn't aim to paint Jeremy as a saint nor as a sinner, merely a human being like the rest of us with his fair share of problems, in doing so one realizes what a beautiful person Jeremy was. It is true to say that most of the contents of this book can be found in Bending The Willow. However this is not a just reason to down rate such a wonderful book (especially when Bending The Willow is more costly and harder to find).
Dancing In The Moonlight maybe a book of relatively slim portions, but each of its 122 pages makes for essential reading. David Stuart Davies does not claim this book to be a biography and indeed it is not. What it is however is a collection of personal encounters with Jeremy Brett which build up an intimate portrait of Jeremy Brett's personality. This allows the reader in some small but precious way to imagine what it was like to have known Jeremy in his last 10 years.
The book is also very open in its dealings with how manic depression affected Jeremy's behaviour and his reactions towards others at times. The author however is careful to maintain Jeremy's privacy and dignity, refraining from writing anything which would have caused great embarrassment to such a sensitive and private man.
There were many times during reading this book I found myself grinning or admitting laughter. Jeremy was indeed a very warm hearted playful soul; many of the personal accounts within the book illustrate this wonderfully.
I came to realise how brave and ultimately positive a man Jeremy Brett was, a man who never gave up in despite of the monumental difficulty of both mental and physical illness, which was cruelly placed heavily upon him. He refused to give up on life; it had to give up on him.
I highly recommend this book not only to admirers of Jeremy Brett, but also to suffers of MD. In fact I simply recommend this book to anyone of intelligence because they are sure to like it.
Furthermore, I find it touching and highly fitting that this book should be dedicated to Edward Hardwicke... The man who played Watson to Jeremy's Sherlock, and also a Watson to Jeremy in times of need.
What one feels overall from reading this book is inspired. And I for one think that is important.
Enjoy! You will be able to read this one again and again!
David Stuart Davies writes in such a subjective manner one feels assured that the book is balanced and free from emotional bias or sensationalism. The author doesn't aim to paint Jeremy as a saint nor as a sinner, merely a human being like the rest of us with his fair share of problems, in doing so one realizes what a beautiful person Jeremy was. It is true to say that most of the contents of this book can be found in Bending The Willow. However this is not a just reason to down rate such a wonderful book (especially when Bending The Willow is more costly and harder to find).
Dancing In The Moonlight maybe a book of relatively slim portions, but each of its 122 pages makes for essential reading. David Stuart Davies does not claim this book to be a biography and indeed it is not. What it is however is a collection of personal encounters with Jeremy Brett which build up an intimate portrait of Jeremy Brett's personality. This allows the reader in some small but precious way to imagine what it was like to have known Jeremy in his last 10 years.
The book is also very open in its dealings with how manic depression affected Jeremy's behaviour and his reactions towards others at times. The author however is careful to maintain Jeremy's privacy and dignity, refraining from writing anything which would have caused great embarrassment to such a sensitive and private man.
There were many times during reading this book I found myself grinning or admitting laughter. Jeremy was indeed a very warm hearted playful soul; many of the personal accounts within the book illustrate this wonderfully.
I came to realise how brave and ultimately positive a man Jeremy Brett was, a man who never gave up in despite of the monumental difficulty of both mental and physical illness, which was cruelly placed heavily upon him. He refused to give up on life; it had to give up on him.
I highly recommend this book not only to admirers of Jeremy Brett, but also to suffers of MD. In fact I simply recommend this book to anyone of intelligence because they are sure to like it.
Furthermore, I find it touching and highly fitting that this book should be dedicated to Edward Hardwicke... The man who played Watson to Jeremy's Sherlock, and also a Watson to Jeremy in times of need.
What one feels overall from reading this book is inspired. And I for one think that is important.
Enjoy! You will be able to read this one again and again!
7 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Please be aware that this book is very similar to the authors "Bending the Willow" - with much the same text being rehashed. As this title was published by the Manic Depression Fellowship I imagined that at the very least it would contain some new information. It does not. I feel it is a bit of a con by Mr Davies and the MDF. By the way I bought my copy on ebay; don't for heavens sake buy this at £55 as you will be very very disappointed !
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