A reminiscence of my father, cary grant, which alfred a. A reminiscence of my father, cary grant at book soup in hollywood, ca 5511 2011 jennifer grant credit image. Apr 26, 2011 okay, more than a little crush on dad, jennifer grant, 45, writes in her warm memoir, good stuff. Jun 24, 2011 jennifer grant, the daughter of hollywood icon cary grant and actress dyan cannon, paid a visit to cinema paradiso in ft. In her memoir, good stuff, his daughter, jennifer, reveals that he was always grumpy for several days before he traveled or before he had to make a public. The delightful good stuff is the polar opposite of mommie dearest. Good stuff by jennifer grant much has been written about cary grant, one of the bestknown names and most beloved actors of the golden hollywood era. Photographs from good stuff apres ski on one of our rare trips to the snow. Jennifer grant is the only child of cary grant, who was, and continues to be, the epitome of all that is elegant, sophisticated, and deft. Jun 16, 2016 movie legend cary grant was married five times and starred with the most beautiful women of his eras irene dunne, katharine hepburn, audrey hepburn, grace kelly but he had only one leading.
May 05, 2011 may 6, 2011 in her new book, good stuff. Grant chronicles her close relationship with her father in her new book, good. Cary grants daughter jennifer grant writes about her father. The father, cary grant, just happens to be one of the most famous, wellknown and adored actors ever to have lived. Jennifer grant did not need to write this for her own career, but to share with the world tender recollections of an elderly. Here are some cherished photos and mementos from our. Grant tells nprs jacki lynden that she got the books title. In her new book, good stuff, jennifer grant says dad cary grant was about as gay as cole porter.
Jennifer had a close relationship with her father for the rest of his life. Good stuff is the way jennifer would like to recall her childhood and her father. Good stuff isbn 9780307267108 pdf epub jennifer grant ebook. For most of the world, cary grant was a hollywood icon, but to jennifer grant he was simply dad. Now 25 years after grant s death, jennifer, 45, has finally given in to the advice of friends and decided to share the father she knew with the world. Jennifer grant talked to the pink iphone about her dad cary. You cant blame men for wanting him, and wouldnt be surprised if dad even mildly flirted back.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I wrote my new book, good stuff, to share my memories of what made my father so very special. Jul 10, 2015 in amongst the other gifts was this book, good stuff. Cary grants daughter admits her father liked being called. Cary grant wasnt gay, says his daughter the village voice. Jennifer grant, the daughter of hollywood icon cary grant and actress dyan cannon, paid a visit to cinema paradiso in ft. Jennifer grant chronicles her close relationship with her father in her new book, good stuff. He invented the phrase good stuff to mean happiness. Its good stuff to read a daughter who wrote, not to vilify, nor deify, her dad, but because she loved him, dearly.
A reminiscence of my father, cary grant by jennifer. Jennifer grant, daughter of screen legend cary and author of good stuff. Oct 12, 2018 cary grant discovered happiness later in life after tumultuous childhood, says wife. When jennifer grant was born, in 1966, a 62yearold cary grant retired from movies to concentrate on fatherhood. Good stuff isbn 9780307267108 pdf epub jennifer grant. Jennifer grant remembers her father, cary, in forthcoming memoir. This portrait is of the relationship between a daughter and her father, one of americas most iconic male movie stars.
Her parents divorced when she was only two years old. While much of the memoir is filled with the colorful details of growing up grant dinners at the palace of monaco with her fathers costar grace kelly and prince rainier ii. Following a divorce from jennifer s mother, dyan cannon, soon after, he. Cary grants daughter remembers father jennifer grant, daughter of the hollywood legend, releases book good stuff. In good stuff, jennifer grant writes of her enchanted but very real life with her father, playing, laughing, dining, and dancing together through the thick and thin of jennifer s growing up.
Good stuff is unlike any other book you will ever come across. Jennifer grant has given the public a peek into the love between a father and his only child. Apr 28, 2011 jennifer grant is the only child of hollywood icon cary grant and actress dyan cannon. That child is jennifer grant, daughter of cary grant and dyan cannon.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Grant chronicles her close relationship with her father in her new book, good stuff. A reminiscence of my father, cary grant which chronicles the actress experiences being raised by one of the most iconic movie stars of all time. A blog about classic film, old hollywood stars, actors and actresses, directors, books about stars and movies and much more. And about her book s title, jennifer grant writes, dad used the expression good stuff to declare happiness or, as one of his friends puts it, he said it when pleased with the nature of things. Reading good stuff a reminiscence of my father cary grant jennifer is a good habit. Good stuff a reminiscence of my father cary grant jennifer. The eponymous good stuff was the allpurpose term jennifer grants father, cary, used to describe all the nice things that make up what the. Jennifer and cary grant, gerald ford top center, maid willie in 1976 at the. Cary grants daughter jennifer grant writes about her. In good stuff, jennifer grant writes of their life together through her high school and college years until grants death at the age of eightytwo.
Oct 18, 2011 jennifer grant presented the book good stuff. A reminiscence of my father, cary grant, jennifer writes. A reminiscence of my father, cary grant by jennifer grant. A reminiscence of my father, cary grant jennifer grant remembers her father the way only a daughter could. Apr 15, 2011 good stuff is unlike any other book you will ever come across.
Back on thursday, may 26th i told you i am way behind in my reporting. Cary grants daughter remembers father video abc news. June 18, 2011 for most of the world, cary grant was a hollywood icon, but to jennifer grant he was simply dad. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read good stuff. Good stuff is grant s loving portrait of the actor. When jennifer was born in 1966, her father was 62 years oldand absolutely thrilled to be a parent. Partly because her father did not want her to become an actress. In this weeks newsweek, the movie stars daughters new memoir, good stuff, reveals him to be a doting mensch at home.
Jennifer grant, daughter of the hollywood legend, releases book good stuff. Other than that i cant think of anyone, actress jennifer grant said during a recent promotional luncheon for good stuff, a loving memoir about her father, who died in 1986 at age 82. Reading it is a very intimate experience, one you share with the author. A reminiscence of my father, cary grant grant, jennifer on. A reminiscence of my father, cary grant by grant, jennifer. A reminiscence of my father, cary grant by jennifer grant at indigo. Download free good stuff a reminiscence of my father cary grant jennifer good stuff a reminiscence of my father cary grant jennifer. Cary grant made us laugh, as he made fun of cary grant, and archie, the dad, comes through nicely. Cary grant discovered happiness later in life after. I feel so much compassion for jennifer grant the person. Biographies, blog posts, articles, magazine covers, tributes his life and his films have been studied with equal fervor. May 24, 2011 in her new book, good stuff, jennifer grant says dad cary grant was about as gay as cole porter.
Following a divorce from jennifer s mother, dyan cannon, soon after, he began. Jennifer grant the author is the only child of cary grant and dyan cannon. The antithesis of mommie dearest, good stuff is a banquet of praise sweeter than honey on meringue. Grants book, for in its pages i am reminded of how jealously cary grant guarded his privacy. Jennifer grant remembers her father cary grant in good stuff.
I was intrigued as i knew that cary grant became a father late in life but had never read anything much about that child. Those who thought they knew and loved cary grant through his movies and other books about him, need to add this book to thier collection. Barbara, jennifer, and cary grant behind the gates of their house at 9966 beverly grove drive, circa 1983. In good stuff, jennifer grant writes of their life together through her high school and college years until grant s death at the age of eightytwo. A reminiscence of my father, cary grant by jennifer grant 2011, hardcover at the best online prices at. The daughter of cary grant writes of her enchanted but very real life with her father, playing, laughing, dining, and dancing together, including a look at his work, his travels, his friendships with old hollywood royalty, and the lessons he taught her. Cary grant at home was more or less the same man the public saw in movies. It means the world to me, more so after reading ms. Almost half a, isbn 9780307267108 buy the good stuff ebook. Almost half a century after cary grants retirement from the screen, he remains the quintessential romantic comic movie star. Good stuff, jennifer grant s tender portrait of her father, matinee idol cary grant, details his favorite activities, such as going to l. Jennifer grant talked to the pink iphone about her dad. She has put out the version of her father she wishes the world would cosign.
Jun 18, 2011 grant chronicles her close relationship with her father in her new book, good stuff. She is best known for roles in the television series beverly hills, 90210 and movie stars. A reminiscence of my father, cary grant knopf hosted a prepub luncheon earlier this month for southern california. She graduated from stanford with a degree in history. Jennifer grant s memoir good stuff about cary grant. Lauderdaleto talk about her new book, good stuff, a biography of her. A reminiscence of my father, cary grant ebook written by jennifer grant. Oct 12, 2011 good stuff, jennifer grant s tender portrait of her father, matinee idol cary grant, details his favorite activities, such as going to l. A reminiscence of my father, cary grant category entertainment.
The jennifer grant good stuff book signing iamnotastalker. Cary grant had a happy way of living, and he gave that to his daughter. Jennifer diane grant born february 26, 1966 is an american actress, the only child of actors cary grant and dyan cannon. A blog about classic film, old hollywood stars, actors and actresses, directors,books about stars and movies and much more. A reminiscence of my father, cary grant has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. A reminiscence of my father, cary grant by grant, jennifer isbn. Jul, 2017 jennifer grants memoir good stuff about cary grant. She worked in a law firm and as a restaurant chef, before becoming an actor. Jennifer grant is the daughter of actors cary grant and dyan cannon. Jun 18, 2011 for most of the world, cary grant was a hollywood icon, but to jennifer grant he was simply dad. And while most of the people attending the event were fans of jennifer. A reminiscence of my father, cary grant and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
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