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Might As Well Laugh About It Now Hardcover - 2009 - 1st Edition

by Osmond, Marie; Wilkie, Marcia

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Recollections, wisdom, and advice from the beloved entertainer, Americanicon, mother of eight children, and New York Times bestselling author.

When the Donny and Marie show ended itsaward-winning run on ABC in 1979, 19-year-oldMarie was ready to leave the stage lightsfor a secretary's life she had prepared to say'goodbye' to fleeting fame by studying shorthandand typing! Clearly, life took a different turn.

Now, decades later and still a beloved superstar,Marie opens the door to her thoughts on manyof her milestones and missteps, both the publicand the personal. In a life brimming with amixture of charm and chaos, blessings andhilarious bungles, victory and vulnerability,Marie recounts for her 'family of fans' hergreatest successes as well as her most crushingdisappointments, career pressures andexpectations, marriage and divorce, depression,weight issues, tough choices, honors and awards,and the incredible joys and challenges of raisingchildren. Through it all, Marie has bounced backtime and again with unstoppable enthusiasm,resilience, and an unbeatably healthy and positiveoutlook on life.

In Might as Well Laugh About It Now, she impartsher insights on surviving all of life's roadblocksand detours in a collection of friendly musingsand heartening advice about learning to survive and moving forward with humor andoptimism.

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New York, New York, U. S. A.: New American Library, 2009. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition (Number Line With The One Present). Minor Wear.
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  • Title Might As Well Laugh About It Now
  • Author Osmond, Marie; Wilkie, Marcia
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition First Edition 1st Printing
  • Condition Used - Near Fine
  • Pages 305
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher New American Library, New York, New York, U. S. A.
  • Date 2009
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 015466
  • ISBN 9780451226389 / 0451226380
  • Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.4 x 5.8 x 1.3 in (21.34 x 14.73 x 3.30 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Library of Congress subjects Singers - United States, Osmond, Marie
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008053921
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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Summary

Recollections, wisdom, and advice from the beloved entertainer, American icon, mother of eight children, and New York Times bestselling author.When the Donny and Marie show ended its award-winning run on ABC in 1979, 19-year-old Marie was ready to leave the stage lights for a secretarys lifeshe had prepared to say goodbye to fleeting fame by studying shorthand and typing! Clearly, life took a different turn.Now, decades later and still a beloved superstar, Marie opens the door to her thoughts on many of her milestones and missteps, both the public and the personal. In a life brimming with a mixture of charm and chaos, blessings and hilarious bungles, victory and vulnerability, Marie recounts for her family of fans her greatest successes as well as her most crushing disappointments, career pressures and expectations, marriage and divorce, depression, weight issues, tough choices, honors and awards, and the incredible joys and challenges of raising children. Through it all, Marie has bounced back time and again with unstoppable enthusiasm, resilience, and an unbeatably healthy and positive outlook on life.In Might as Well Laugh About It Now, she imparts her insights on surviving all of lifes roadblocks and detours in a collection of friendly musings and heartening advice about learning to survive and moving forwardwith humor and optimism.

From the publisher

Marie Osmond endeared herself to an entire generation as the star of numerous award-winning television shows and specials, as a multi-million selling recording artist, and as a New York Times bestselling author.

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About the author

Marie Osmond endeared herself to an entire generation as the star of numerous award-winning television shows and specials, as a multi-million selling recording artist, and as a "New York Times" bestselling author.

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