Betty white biography book
Here We Go Again: My Life in Television
Here We Go Again (probably a reference to this being her second or third biography) is a really nice and compact look at the history of television programing, especially in the early years. It's short, which is to its merit, and it is sensibly focused on White's career, but nevertheless I learned a thing or two about tv, and that's something I didn't expect to get out of a slim Betty White bio!
I also didn't realize that she was such a model of feminism. I don't know for certain, but I'd be surprised to hear that she was a card-carrying member of the movement and that she marched with Gloria Steinem (certainly nothing like that is mentioned in this book), however, White did her part for women's rights simply by working. Her career came about at a time when women weren't expected to have careers. She went through two men who wanted her to stay at home in order to pursue a life in showbiz. She was good at entertaining and so that's what she did, damn what the men had to say about it. It's that kind of gumption that truly moves a movement!
White never even relates her career or what she did to achieve to feminism. The whole episode is just a matter of course with her. No, what she champions, if she's going to champion anything, is animal welfare. She loves her pets, talks about them throughout the book, and has devoted her free time to animals in general. Again, it's just something she does. Never did I feel like she was saying "oh look at me, I'm such a good person for caring!". No, she simply cares for all creatures great and small.
A well-balanced book, even when dealing with the truly tragic moments of her life, Here We Go Again is highly recommended to anyone interested in this lovely lady. And how can you not love her? It'
Remembering Betty White: Books By and About the First Lady of Television
Betty White was known as the First Lady of Television thanks to a career that spanned over 80 years. Best known for her roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls, White died on December 31, , just before her th birthday. Anyone wanting to know more about her remarkable life will enjoy these books.
Bernstein, Paula. How To Be Golden: Lessons We Can Learn from Betty White. Running Pr. p. ISBN $
Packed with quotes, trivia, and even quizzes, Bernstein’s book is a delightful take on White’s life.
The Little Guide to Betty White. Orange Hippo! p. ISBN $
Rose Nylund (the character Betty White played on The Golden Girls) may be known for her St. Olaf stories, but this book reminds us that White is just as quotable.
Richmond, Ray. Betty White: Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life. becker&mayer! p. ISBN $
This definitive tribute is packed with information, photographs, and anecdotes chronicling White’s long life and career.
Sharaf, Juliana. Everything I Need To Know I Learned from Betty White: Years of Wisdom from the First Lady of Television. Media Lab. p. ISBN $
Thirty-five lessons learned from White’s life, alongside fun photos, put the spotlight on her achievements.
White, Betty. Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo. Putnam. p. ISBN $
A lifelong animal lover, White shares memories of her favorite animals and details her support of conservation efforts by zoos.
White, Betty. Here We Go Again: My Life In Television. Scribner. p. ISBN
In her delightful memoir, Betty reminisces about her long career in television and life’s adventures along the way.
White, Betty. If You Ask Me (and of Course You Won’t). Putnam. p. ISBN $
Betty’s beloved sense of humor and spunky spirit shine in another lively memoir, this one focusing on her musings on everything from aging to friendship to animals and beyond.
Books for Younger Readers
Bo .Betty White: In Person
Like Betty White’s release, “If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won’t)”, ’s Betty White: In Person is a collection of Ms. White’s perceptions, thoughts, and feelings on various topics and life itself ranging from the obvious (show business) to heartfelt areas such as love, marriage, and widowhood. In fact, If You Ask Me appears to almost be an update/sequel to In Person. The difference? Although an older book, In Person has more depth and well-rounded aspects than her release which are certainly welcome.
In Person is by no means an autobiography or memoir. You won’t get a chronological listing of events in Betty White’s life or detailed descriptions of highs and lows. However, Betty DOES open up to the reader on her own terms with no restrictions or filters allowing the reader to become acquainted with Betty’s inner thoughts on a friendship level. The quips and thoughts streaming from Betty’s brain are quite entertaining, philosophical, and rather insightful. They are simple and yet contain pure honesty which makes the reader ponder the topic. One which stood out to me: “There is rarely, if ever, a winner in any heated verbal exchange. No one’s opinion is altered…probably only reinforced…and so much more is dredged up then the issue of the moment”. Yes, this is something that we know, but it takes eloquent words to really have it sink in, sometimes. Don’t expect some mundane thoughts of an elderly woman; Betty is certainly wise with age.
Although you get a feel for Betty in the respect of her thoughts on the world, she doesn’t really evaluate herself or talk about her career as a whole. This will either disappoint a reader or brighten the day of the one seeking to know Betty on a more intimate level. Sometimes