LOVE IS THE REASON FOR IT ALL: THE SHIRLEY BOOTH STORY (audiobook)

Upon purchase, you will automatically receive a zip file containing all mp3 files that can be opened and played in any music program. Thanks.  Shirley Booth's inspiring story of absolute determination to succeed despite all obstacles. In 1963, the Hazel theme music played to an applauding audience, as sixty-four-year-old Shirley Booth stepped up to the stage for her second Emmy Award. As Hazel, her superb comedic and dramatic skills resulted from arduous years of perfecting her minimalist approach to acting. More than fifty years earlier, Shirley first stepped onto the stage against the wishes of her father. How could Shirley Booth achieve so much success as an actress, winning every major acting award possible, without formal dramatic training?

 Jim Manago chronicles Shirley Booth's many years of radio broadcasting, including Duffy’s Tavern, playing in stock theater roles, and starring in successful and abortive Broadway shows until she finally reached beyond her award-winning Broadw