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'Tis Herself (Hardcover)

by Maureen O'Hara (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd (15 Mar 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0743246934
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743246934
  • Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 16.8 x 2.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 300,067 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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‘An essential book for anyone interested in the golden age of Hollywood’ --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


Irish Independent

'Lively and very entertaining' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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22 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars the girl with the black-cherry eyes, 9 Jan 2005
By S. Hapgood "www.sjhstrangetales.com" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 'Tis Herself (Hardcover)
The Girl With The Black-Cherry Eyes was how Maureen O'Hara was known before Technicolour transformed into what we know her chiefly for, her gorgeous red hair. O'Hara was one of the more intriguing actresses to come out of Hollywood's Golden Era. There wasn't a genre she couldn't turn her hand to, whether it be tearjerkers, classics, swashbucklers, westerns, slapstick comedy, Our Maureen was up for it. Her book is a lively read, and merits stars for that reason alone. She is as lively to read about, as she was in her films. I get so sick of autobiographies where the author tries so blandly To Be Fair and discreet, I mean what is point of an autobiography if we don't get a completely one-sided account, where the dirt is dished all over the place?!

So why have I only given it 3 stars? Because O'Hara grates, sadly. Her fiery narrative would have been thoroughly entertaining if it had been tempered with a bit of self-deprecating humour. Instead O'Hara wants us to believe she was the most beautiful, talented actress Hollywood had ever produced, and not only that but she came from a beautiful, talented family as well, and Ireland is Paradise on Earth (the Oirishness really does get beyond a joke at times!). The harsh truth is that O'Hara has been pushed by film history into the realm of the second-raters: she wasn't as talented as Bette Davis, as sexy and funny as Marilyn Monroe, as strong and indomitable as Katherine Hepburn, as unique as Ava Gardner, and Rita Hayworth carries off the trophy as the iconic Red-Head. Right at the end of the book I had a teeth-gritting feeling that the old bag was talking down to us lesser-mortals, as though we should we be grateful we had been honoured with her memoirs! Only B-listers do that.

I know that sounds harsh, but she really does become annoying very quickly. What IS fascinating is for her detail about working with the troubled director, John Ford, a curious man by anyone's standards. O'Hara had a love-hate relationship with him, and their relationship is endlessly fascinating. For all fans of Ford and John Wayne (the Duke comes across as very much the gentle giant) films this book is an absolute must, and I do recommend it for that reason, but if O'Hara is really trying to prove that she is some kind of role model for strong-minded women, well as a certain tennis-player would have once said, "You cannot be serious!"

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars 'Tis a good read, 8 Nov 2008
This review is from: 'Tis Herself (Hardcover)
It is always a pleasure when a book turns out to be better than you expected and this autobiography from the lovely Maureen O' Hara is a case in point.She tells the story of her life in an interesting and revealing way and I found this to be one of the most honest autobiographies I have read.She doesn't pull any punches and deals with her triumphs,tragedies and turmoils in equal measure.It is a fine book,well written and holds your interest to the very end.
It is the stories of Hollywood legends such as John Wayne and director John Ford that are perhaps the most illuminating and you are shocked to discover just what a swine John Ford could be,she even describes a time when he hit her across the face.
What stops me from giving it five stars is that she can overdo the tough Irish broad bit and there are a few moments in this book when she is anything but tough and you wonder why she put up with certain events if she was indeed as hard boiled as she makes out.In fairness though,Ms O' Hara did have a hell of a lot to put up with at times and she shows herself to be a survivor,especially after the loss of her husband in tragic circumstances.This is a very good read and a credit to a fine lady.Recommended.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Tis Herself-certainly is!, 22 May 2006
This review is from: Tis Herself: An Autobiography (Paperback)
I really enjoyed this book-the truth at last. A truly spunky lady!What she had to put up with from John Ford wouldn't be allowed today, however good he was as a producer/director.I thought her last moments with John Wayne was very touching.I only wished that she had found out about what really happened when her husband,Charlie(the love of her life),died.I love the mystery surrounding what she said to the Duke at the end of 'The Quiet Man'makes a nice change for Hollywood!
For future readers the only thing missing is a list of movie/theater/television credits at the end(maybe an addition for the next edition).
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5.0 out of 5 stars MAUREEN O'HARA-- AUTOBIOGRAPHY
MAUREEN O'HARA in her heyday a stunningly beautiful flame-haired actress.O'Hara's very interesting Autobiography-'TIS HERSELF-is a great read about the life of this Irish born... Read more
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