Tippi

A Memoir

De: Tippi Hedren

Narrado por: Tippi Hedren

In this absorbing and surprising memoir, one of the biggest names of classic Hollywood - the star of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds and Marnie - tells her story, including never-before-revealed experiences on the sets of some of the biggest cult films of all time.

For decades Tippi Hedren's luminous beauty radiated from the silver screen, enchanting moviegoers and cementing her position among Hollywood's elite - beauty and star power that continue to endure. For too long Hedren's story has been told by others through whispered gossip and tabloid headlines. Now Hedren sets the record straight, recalling how a young and virtuous Lutheran girl from small-town Minnesota became a worldwide legend as one of the most famous Hitchcock girls, as an unwavering animal activist, and as the matriarch of a powerful Hollywood dynasty that includes her movie star daughter Melanie Griffith and rising star Dakota Johnson, her granddaughter.

For the first time, Hedren digs deep into her complicated relationship with the man who discovered her talent, director Alfred Hitchcock, the benefactor who would become a repulsive and controlling director who contractually controlled her every move. She speaks openly about the dark pain she endured working with him on their most famous collaborations, The Birds and Marnie, and finding the courage she needed to break away.

Hedren's incandescent spirit shines through as she talks about working with the great Charlie Chaplin, sharing the screen with some of the most esteemed actors in Hollywood, her experiences on some of the most intriguing and troubling film sets - including filming Roar, one of the most dangerous movies ever made - and the struggles of being a single mother balancing her dedication to her work and her devotion to her daughter and her commitment to helping animals.

Tippi is a rare and fascinating look at a private woman's remarkable life no celebrity aficionado can miss.

©2016 Tippi Hedren (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers

Shocking story behind The Birds

Alfred Hitchcock was a disgusting man! As this book by Tippi Hedren reveals, he was the original Harvey Weinstein! Love the audio book, narrated by Tippi herself. She has been through a lot, and has the dirt to dish about her life in Hollywood. Loved it!

Dear Tippy

She was as I new she would be WONDERFUL & her pets are blessed Hope she lives a long and happy life Judy Brescia

Wonderful Book

I greatly enjoyed learning about Tippi’s life. What a remarkable person. I’m amazed at all she was able to do in her life. She had some wonderful adventures! I came to read this book after I first read her book Cats of Shambala.

great read

I Loved it!! Very inspirational! What a classy woman! I couldn't put the book down

A woman whose physical beauty is matched by the beauty of her heart.

This was such a joy to listen to . Tippi Hedren’s life has been graceful, harrowing, exciting, original, generous and meaningful. Her journey living with the big cats is fascinating and enriching not just for her and the cats but for those who read her story. She unflinchingly recounts many crises and setbacks throughout the years but always retains her bravery and curiosity and wonder of the world and it’s majestic creatures. I always had admired her as an actress but she is so much more as evidenced through reading her memoir.

Such a great book about an amazing woman

I loved every minute of this book! Learning all about Tippi’s life was so fascinating. Never a dull moment in this book

Pushing Through One’s Fears and Learning How to Overcome Hardships

I had no idea what a fascinating and rewarding life she is living because of her endless devotion and commitment to making this world a better place wherever and however she can do so.

Such a classy lady! She has had a very interesting life! Loved it!

I could not stop listening to it and Tippi is such a class act. Just awesome!

Beautiful!

A very beautiful, well told story by an amazing and admirable human that I greatly admire

Excellent Auto biography and narration

I loved this book. I love that Tippi read it herself. Some may think she went overly long about the making of the movie Roar. But I think it defines her determination and belief in herself and of her love for animals. I really enjoyed it!