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Joyce Grenfell: A Biography (Hardcover)

by Janie Hampton (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 352 pages
  • Publisher: John Murray Publishers Ltd (31 Oct 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0719561434
  • ISBN-13: 978-0719561436
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.8 x 4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 681,791 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Hampton has turned her lesson plans into a popular book' -- The Independent Review - Jane Matthews 20050301


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'This is undoubtedly the definitive life of Grenfell' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read, 28 Dec 2002
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A life-long younger fan (age 33) of Joyce Grenfell, having read both instalments of her autobiographies, as well as earlier published letters and diaries, I was intrigued to know more about this unique character. It is true indeed that all the works published to date had been clearly 'vetted' by Joyce or those close to her to uphold her wholesome reputation and I wanted to know some more of the facts that were clearly missing. However, I was anxious that this first biography would not be a snide, bitchy account of someone I had grown to admire from a distance. Janie Hampton treats her account of Joyce with sympathy, whilst letting the erstwhile unknown facts speak for themselves. We get a wider sense of Joyce's personality, both as an entertainer and private person, without any wild conjecture from the author. Whilst there are no major revelations in this biography, it is interesting to learn more of Joyce's earlier life and the complexity of her relationships with her family and friends. We learn more of how her self-confessed 'bossiness', evident in some of her monologue characters, was received with great irritation by some people and a sense of resignation from her beloved husband. Joyce Grenfell was born into the 'poor' branch of an aristocratic family and this book reveals that she tended to be seen by those around her in the entertainment industry as a talented amateur performer with connections. Notwithstanding, Joyce did have great talent and skill within her particular field and the biography does not demean this. Nor does it undermine the innate sense of decency and kindness that Joyce demonstrated all her life and the happiness this brought to both herself and those around her.

In summary, this biography is an appealing read for anyone who is interested in the life and works of Joyce Grenfell. It relates the darker events of her life, previously ignored or speedily skimmed over, with compassion and with a view of giving a clearer insight into Joyce's ethics and motives. As I said earlier, there are no mucky revelations, simply because I don't believe there are any but the biography certainly leaves one with a greater understanding and appreciation of Joyce Grenfell.

Janie Hampton has achieved what I hope she wanted, to temper the previous accounts, which sometimes left one feeling that not even Joyce Grenfell could be that perfect! An excellent book to curl up with and add to your collection of biographies.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Joyce Grenfell: A Biography, 23 Jul 2003
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I had always enjoyed watching Joyce Grenfell, in the St. Trinian's films and brought this book to find out more about the woman behind the moving image. The book was a revelation and deals sensitively with the less well publiscised aspects of her life. It is a moving book that is well written, and a good introduction to a talented performer, at times it is very moving and this is one of the few books that I was geniunely sorry to have finished.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars In-depth and affectionate biography, 21 Mar 2003
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This biography of the much-loved Joyce Grenfell is not the cosy collection of anecdotes that some readers may expect. It is an in-depth, very well-researched book from somebody who knew Joyce Grenfell personally, but has not let her affection for the subject to blind her to her(albeit minor) faults.

There are no sordid revelations, but there are aspects to Joyce Grenfell's life that are not well-known, and it is refreshing to read these 'uncensored'. I highly recommend this book, which fans of Joyce Grenfell will certainly enjoy.

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