Jeannie Out of the Bottle

By: Barbara Eden, Wendy Leigh

Narrated by: Barbara Eden

A magical, heartwarming memoir from one of Hollywood’s most beloved icons

Over the past four decades, the landmark NBC hit television series I Dream of Jeannie has delighted generations of audiences and inspired untold numbers of teenage crushes on its beautiful blond star, Barbara Eden. Part pristine Hollywood princess and part classic bombshell, with innocence, strength, and comedic talent to spare, Barbara finally lets Jeannie out of her bottle to tell her whole story.

Jeannie Out of the Bottle takes us behind the scenes of I Dream of Jeannie as well as Barbara’s dozens of other stage, movie, television, and live concert performances. We follow her from the hungry years when she was a struggling studio contract player at 20th Century Fox through difficult weeks trying to survive as a chorus girl at Ciro’s Sunset Strip supper club, from a stint as Johnny Carson’s sidekick on live TV to tangling on-screen and off with some of Hollywood’s most desirable leading men, including Elvis Presley, Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, and Warren Beatty. From the ups and downs of her relationship with her Jeannie co-star Larry Hagman to a touching meeting with an exquisite and vulnerable Marilyn Monroe at the twilight of her career, readers join Barbara on a thrilling journey through her five decades in Hollywood.

But Barbara’s story is also an intimate and honest memoir of personal tragedy: a stillborn child with her first husband, Michael Ansara; a verbally abusive, drug-addicted second husband; the loss of her beloved mother; and the accidental heroin-induced death of her adult son, just months before his wedding. With candor and poignancy, Barbara reflects on the challenges she has faced, as well as the joys she has experienced and how she has maintained her humor, optimism, and inimitable Jeannie magic throughout the roller-coaster ride of a truly memorable life.

Illustrated with sixteen pages of photographs, including candid family pictures and rare publicity stills, Jeannie Out of the Bottle is a must-have for every fan, old and new.

©2011 Wendy Leigh, Barbara Eden (P)2011 Random House Audio

Jeannie

I enjoyed the story and Barbara Eden. She has always been a favorite of my. I’m glad she shared her story.

Simply fantastic!

The story of the life and trials and tribulation of a beautiful woman told by a beautiful woman!

Touching Autobiography by Barbara Eden!

So well narrated by Ms. Eden herself. I loved the frank and down to earth way she has told her story. I loved every minute of listening to her familiar voice. I was touched by her description of her son's passing and struggles with drug addiction. Thank you Barbara Eden for your honesty.

Rise above

Really good. Read by Barbara Eden herself. About the tough times in her life and being tough - Rise above is a motto she found useful - as well as the fun and laughter along the way. An interesting look at the life of a Hollywood star who became an icon in the early 60s

The most amazing book I’ve ever read

This book was amazing!!
We are so blessed she read it herself!
It is juicy and full of amazing Hollywood stories.
I am so happy that she wrote this and that I read it.
I’ve been recommending it to everyone.
Love it and love Jeannie / Barbara eden so much.

My wish fulfilled

Like most guys growing up when I did, I had a deep crush on Jeannie. Now I have a new feeling of respect for Barbara Eden. To meet this remarkable woman would be another wish come true.
She tells a good story and unlike a lot of books now, she doesn’t dish out dirt on fellow actors. She is down to earth and honest. Very refreshing.

Very Entertaining

This Genie Blink into Barbara Eden’s life and history is entertaining and fun. It is great to hear Genie read this book.

My Favorite Jeannie

This is an autobiography well worth the wait. Barbara has always been one of my favorite actresses and this book does not disappoint! She was always a natural for the field she went into and this book shows that, even down to the personal little giggles and inflections Barbara puts into her own narration. I grew up on Jeannie and enjoyed every episode that aired. The behind-the-scenes look that she gives us into the making of that series only enhances the experience for me, even after all these years. I couldn't think of a better reader for Barbara's book than the lady herself. This was a great listen and worth the credit spent on it.

Polite,funny and honest.

I wasn not born until 2 years after the last episode of Jeannie was aired. I did however watch the series during the 80. and loved it. For some reason Barbara made a lasting impression on me, so when i read that she had released an autobiography, i bought it immediately. This biography is well written and very honest. She is polite and although Barbara does dish out a little bit she is, with few exeptions, very polite and always has something positive to say about everyone mentioned in the book. She narrates the book herself smiling, laughing and even crying through the pages.

Great narration

Loved hearing Barbara tell her story. Very honest and heartfelt. Wished it was longer. Heartbreaking part related to her sons addiction and issues.