banner



What Other Confessions Are Made By Animals In This Chapter And What Are The Results

,
Open Preview

See a Problem?

We'd love your help. Let u.s.a. know what'due south incorrect with this preview of I'm Over All That by Shirley MacLaine.

Thank you for telling us virtually the problem.

Friend Reviews

To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

Community Reviews

 · ane,258 ratings  · 222 reviews
Start your review of I'g Over All That: And Other Confessions
Peggy Payne Paustenbach
I needed a plane read so speedily picked up out of the bargain bin...thinking "How bad tin can it exist?"

um...well...

Shirley presents herself as a kitschy cross between a female Andy Rooney (grumpy over why youngsters are rude, etc.) and, of class, the enlightened time traveler. I had to put the book down and read the flying magazine to take a pause.

She'southward a really bright woman with some insights. I enjoyed her affiliate on the founding fathers and her estimation of the Great Seal... merely she likewise tell

I needed a plane read and then quickly picked up out of the bargain bin...thinking "How bad can it exist?"

um...well...

Shirley presents herself as a kitschy cross between a female Andy Rooney (grumpy over why youngsters are rude, etc.) and, of grade, the enlightened time traveler. I had to put the book downwards and read the flying magazine to take a pause.

She'south a really brilliant woman with some insights. I enjoyed her chapter on the founding fathers and her interpretation of the Great Seal... but she too tells the reader she met her dog in a previous life every bit an Annubus (that'due south a God of the Netherworld to u.s.a. uninitiated. Duh.) in ancient Arab republic of egypt. Why isn't daily reality interesting enough, and why aren't current connections important enough, and then that ane feels the need to find previous connections in past lives in order to justify a sense of, or perchance need for,exclusivity? Is zero in daily life that extraordinary in and of itself without the addition of some time travel or pseudo philosophic new age reinterpretation?

As an aside, I find it of interest that she can consider herself to be and so aware and never yet seem to have any empathy or sympathy towards the wives of those many married men with whom she had affairs. This thought crossed my mind when she was discussing how "over" sex activity she was.

I think I'm over her.

...more than
Rama Rao
Feb 18, 2014 rated it it was amazing
Life and Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine captured the minds and heart of millions of fans by some of her best performances in several Hollywood movies, especially the Academy honor winning flick "Apartment" with Jack Lemmon. In this book she shares very intimate and somewhat controversial ideas of life, but this is not unexpected from Shirley as she always has been a social revolutionary. She says that she has learned to ease up on worry, scheming for films or roles, planning for better surroun

Life and Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine captured the minds and middle of millions of fans by some of her all-time performances in several Hollywood movies, especially the University award winning movie "Apartment" with Jack Lemmon. In this volume she shares very intimate and somewhat controversial ideas of life, simply this is not unexpected from Shirley as she always has been a social revolutionary. She says that she has learned to ease up on worry, scheming for films or roles, planning for ameliorate surroundings, and feeling anger at American leaders who operate politically rather than humanely. She says; she is getting freer from the expectations of the external earth. In fact, the one worry she can't seem to surrender and become over is the fear of being lonely. Her thoughts, at times becomes quite intense and metaphysical; when she observes that she has found that people are looking for something to fill up the loneliness inside them; It doesn't matter how wealthy or well situated they are, the thought turns to why are we here, what is the point of life, is God existent, are nosotros alone in the universe?

When she was in 50s, MacLaine says that she was unhappy at getting a lot of grandmother roles, fifty-fifty though in her own mind, she is yet young and boisterous. She speaks very candidly about her all-time friend Elizabeth Taylor, whom she calls, a very down-to-earth person, loyal, funny and a woman to exist adored completely. MacLaine is honest about open wedlock, sex and living fully. She insists that having an open mind about life is helpful. She admits she had had "an awful lot of lovers". She often savage for the leading men she worked with, although she wasn't attracted to Jack Lemmon, her co-star in The Apartment, because he was too prissy, or Jack Nicholson, whom she starred with in Terms of Endearment, because he was too dangerous.

MacLaine is tremendously talented and a gifted woman who shares her ideas about everything that matters, from organized religion to politics and philosophy. Reading her story is a joy.

...more than
Tucker
Apr 25, 2011 added it
Recommended to Tucker past: Abby S
A friend gave this book to me for my birthday. I love my friends. As for the book...it took me about an hr to read followed by three hours to deconstruct the introductory episode where the author watches a babe drown and does aught, on the premise that the baby is a Thai Buddhist and if it falls out of a canoe it was its destiny to do and then because that's what its parents believe. She could have made an argument for respecting local traditions and the superstitious choices of the parents and me A friend gave this book to me for my altogether. I love my friends. As for the book...it took me about an hour to read followed by iii hours to deconstruct the introductory episode where the author watches a babe drown and does aught, on the premise that the baby is a Thai Buddhist and if it falls out of a canoe it was its destiny to exercise and then considering that's what its parents believe. She could have made an argument for respecting local traditions and the superstitious choices of the parents and mentioned how this results in emotionally and intellectually uncomfortable choices for foreign visitors. If she had carefully made that argument I might have still disagreed merely I wouldn't have reacted so negatively. What she actually says sounds rather more than like she believes that metaphysical facts are different in Thailand: if you alive in Thailand and believe in Buddhism, you take a destiny and you reincarnate; if y'all don't, and so you won't. Not only can you create a reality that's truthful for you, but you can project your behavior onto others (your children) and make your reality truthful for them, such that if y'all think happy thoughts while you sentinel your children dice unnecessarily, then those happy thoughts magically get reality for them so it's all OK and nothing about the state of affairs needs to exist improved. Anyway, the passage in question is very unclear and brief and it is useless to overanalyze information technology. I approximate what I hoped for in a retrospective of a lifelong spiritual seeker was a little seriousness -- at least when the subject is drowning babies. Can nosotros exist lighthearted and "all over" everything else except avoidable infant bloodshed?

Maybe I am a pill. This is not a philosophy book and when I stop enervating ethical coherence from it I can have a improve retentivity of it. Toward the cease she had a lot to say well-nigh the Mayan prophecy of 2012. My favorite role was her story about going to a party and mistaking cocaine for Sweet & Low.

...more
Laurel-Rain
Apr 16, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Shirley MacLaine has learned many lessons in her life, but probably her well-nigh all-encompassing one has been how to go out on a limb. Taking risks, expanding her sensation, traveling to the far reaches of the world (and beyond!)—These traits are all uniquely her.

In her latest memoir, MacLaine shares some of the conclusions she has reached, most specially most what she no longer spends fourth dimension worrying or thinking virtually. In a conversational tone, with a wry sense of humor showing itself now and then

Shirley MacLaine has learned many lessons in her life, but probably her nearly all-encompassing one has been how to get out on a limb. Taking risks, expanding her awareness, traveling to the far reaches of the world (and beyond!)—These traits are all uniquely her.

In her latest memoir, MacLaine shares some of the conclusions she has reached, most peculiarly about what she no longer spends time worrying or thinking well-nigh. In a conversational tone, with a wry sense of humor showing itself now and so, she spotlights the issues that still concern her, while sharing those that do not...and why.

Each chapter reveals them, and some of my favorites include: I Am (Almost) Over Watching the News; I Am Over Politics. Information technology's Jazz, And I'm Over All That Jazz; I Am Over Young People Who Are Rude; I Am Trying to Get Over the Feeling That the World is Falling Apart; and I Wonder If I Volition Be Over the Drama of 2012.

In the chapter on "news," she shares her thoughts on the entertainment aspect of news reporting. How the news is without any objectivity or perspective, but seems to be all most ratings. How it'due south all about who tin can tell the story in a more than colorful or entertaining way.

Her chapter on rudeness (particularly of young people) features a discussion of communication via technology, and how "niceness" is lost in the process.

Her fascinating insights into the 2012 issue and "magnetic reversals" kept me turning those pages.

What strikes me virtually about Shirley MacLaine, both in this memoir and in her others, is her determination to exist true to her ain quest, the journey that leads to answering the big questions in life. Her boundless marvel, her sense of humor, and her generally positive approach to her investigations has kept me coming back to each book she has written. Because I'm sure she'south not "over" seeking and writing well-nigh information technology.

Now that she's written "I'm Over All That: And Other Confessions," I now can't wait to see what she'll practise next. Five stars.

...more
Stephanie
Oh Shirley, Shirley, Shirley.....yous are SUCH a nut! And yet, in a lot of ways you really aren't. This book was quite enjoyable to listen as well....and I highly recommend doing this one via sound. It'due south neat to hear Shirley's vocalization and performance, and I'chiliad non sure I would have stuck with it in book form.

Is Shirley a nut? Well, I similar to keep an open up heed. And here'south why some of her ideas didn't bother me - considering she'southward SINCERE! She's GENUINE. And quite frankly, I like her politics. When she wasn'

Oh Shirley, Shirley, Shirley.....y'all are SUCH a nut! And still, in a lot of ways yous really aren't. This book was quite enjoyable to listen too....and I highly recommend doing this one via audio. It'southward great to hear Shirley's voice and performance, and I'm not certain I would accept stuck with information technology in book course.

Is Shirley a nut? Well, I like to go along an open up mind. And here's why some of her ideas didn't bother me - because she's SINCERE! She's GENUINE. And quite bluntly, I like her politics. When she wasn't going on with the new-agey stuff I really like what she had to say. And sometimes I liked what she had to say even when she WAS going on with the new-agey stuff.

You don't have to be into crystals to thoroughly enjoy the opinions of this very opinionated lady. The Hollywood stuff was good and I liked what she had to say about Bush-league and his ilk. Her attitudes about society/diplomacy/travel are often dead on. Even her stuff about 2012 (gut reaction: Oh pleeeze!) was okay because she'southward got a totally different accept on it. Our Shirley "believes" in 2012 but she does non think it'south going to exist Armagedeon. Quite the opposite.

Stone on, Ms. MacLaine. No affair how loopy they want to paint you, you're notwithstanding a course deed.

...more than
Marielle
May 07, 2011 rated it it was ok
Well, Shirley is always entertaining! And that's the thing. She's an entertainer. Her life is astonishing. I loved reading what she's "over," what she'due south non over, and what she'south semi-over. From religion to vanity, from family to exercise. From sex activity (she's kind of over it, but skillful Lord, she had plenty with enough people for 50 lifetimes) to her now happy life of semi-seclusion in New Mexico with her dog.

I'd love to take dinner with Shirley. I'k certain we'd exist friends. Fifty-fifty with the things I'one thousand not quit

Well, Shirley is always entertaining! And that'south the matter. She's an entertainer. Her life is amazing. I loved reading what she's "over," what she's not over, and what she'due south semi-over. From religion to vanity, from family unit to practice. From sex (she'due south kind of over it, simply adept Lord, she had plenty with enough people for 50 lifetimes) to her now happy life of semi-seclusion in New Mexico with her domestic dog.

I'd beloved to accept dinner with Shirley. I'm sure nosotros'd exist friends. Even with the things I'chiliad not quite over about her — similar the amoral power-sexcapades. It's not just that she was married (a "very liberal arrangement") and slept with stars of stage and world politics abounding — it'southward that she never cared most the other people that her somewhat egotistic behavior effected. That the Prime Minister of Sweden was married was just a "technicality" to Shirley. "He was technically married." Technically. O.K. So was she. Technically. How marvelous. And on it went. She never carried about who might be hurt in her wake, and that is disturbing —especially for a adult female spouting Karma on every other folio. Karma's only for other things I guess. A blind spot? Perhaps.

I'm not over Shirley'southward inability to "get" why she'southward not given the same spiritual credibility as the Dalai Lama. Seriously. She is clearly bothered that the Dalai Lama tin speak without being ridiculed, while when she speaks about reincarnation, past lives, UFOs and other New Age passions, she is the subject of snickers, hoots, and aye, at times, ridicule. Though non every bit much now every bit 20 years ago. And she'due south met and spent fourth dimension with the Dalai Lama. (She'south met anybody, that is well established.) A bit of jealousy over the chasm between her spiritual cred and the Tibetan spiritual leader'south. Shirley finally attributes the divergence to "wardrobe." And she is bothered enough by this to repeat it several times in the book. Perhaps if she wore a monk'southward robe she'd be taken more seriously. Well, there's something to that. The Dalai Lama'southward brownie is bolstered in function by NOT sleeping with motion picture stars and female person heads of state galore, even though, as a powerful man, he had the charisma and no dubiety opportunity to do then.

Shirley argues that anybody would be as promiscuous every bit those on moving picture sets and political campaigns given the opportunity to partake. Information technology simply is the way it is. Somehow I can't see the Dalai Lama doing that on any movie set, or any entrada. Or some other folks who are a fleck "over" the orgy part of politics and movies.
What would Buddha, Jesus, or lots of other folks do?

Shirley is fascinating, every bit much for her bullheaded spots as her entertaining ways. She speaks about the development of doctrine in Christianity, for example, as if she actually knows what she'southward talking about, citing just one person, and 1 council, to blame for the exclusion of reincarnation in Christian tradition. She overlooks that it was never part of the Hebrew Tradition from whence came Christianity. And while touting the Church Father Origen for his belief in it (he chosen information technology the trans-migration of souls), she fails to sympathize that Origen in his own time held a fringe belief amid Christians and was considered a gnostic or a heretic in his ain fourth dimension by many. He held a minority belief. It wasn't Theodora of Byantium solitary who did away with the teachings of Origen (and others) in Constantinople in 553, three centuries after Origen's expiry. Fifty-fifty while speaking of trans-migration of souls, Origen was non teaching reincarnation as such. A bit complicated for Shirley, its seems. She's no scholar, that's certain. That'southward why her dogmatic statements about spirituality can be off-putting. She's not a scholar, and her self-directed studies are skewed. But darn it, fifty-fifty the Peruvian Shamans get the credibility (deserved) that she so craves. Must be the wardrobe.

Here's the matter: whether y'all believe in past lives or not, history and blame according to Shirley, are off.

Then read the book for the entertaining aspects. Consider she has some wisdom and much to offer. But be discerning: take the good, get out the dross, enjoy the ride with Shirley MacLaine.

...more than
Mom
Aug 13, 2012 rated it did not like it
In the words of Maureen O'Hara "Rubbish!" In the words of Maureen O'Hara "Rubbish!" ...more
Doingitwritenow
Dearest Shirley,
I half hoped I could go an answer to a question I have of you.
In your book "I'm Over Information technology Considering I Am Improve Than All of You People" I love to read only this is 1 instance where I wish I had ignored the clearance bin and saved my $two.00- mainly considering and then- I wouldn't accept had to read about you allowing an babe to drown in your presence.
Inciting others is not enjoyable to me, but you managed to spark some very, very existent emotions inside of me. (ooh- maybe you lot were me in ano
Honey Shirley,
I half hoped I could become an answer to a question I accept of you.
In your volume "I'm Over It Because I Am Better Than All of You People" I love to read but this is one instance where I wish I had ignored the clearance bin and saved my $2.00- mainly because then- I wouldn't have had to read near you allowing an babe to drown in your presence.
Inciting others is not enjoyable to me, but you managed to spark some very, very real emotions within of me. (ooh- maybe you were me in another life or vice versa- that'd be a fun story for your side by side book)
That aside. At one betoken, y'all state:
"My acrimony at injustice has non inverse or diminished as I move along my spiritual path." And so you lot go on to question the taking of life equally the highest cosmic and spiritual crime and where does that leave the human race in relation to how we conduct our affairs?
Then yous go on to regale u.s.a. with a very Annie Oakley-esque tale that has you saving a wild leopard in Africa.
Meanwhile, dorsum at the ranch, I have a very simple and straightforward question of your checks and balances.
Nether what star of yours is it okay to knowingly allow a baby child to drown? I merely pray this story is imitation, and instead some malarkey you dreamed up to add some dramatic hype to your tales of soul searching.
If it is true, I would like to think you lot plan on expediting some more than soul searching missions, not the to the lowest degree of which, aim for the ane where yous locate your Actual soul.
I find it hard to believe a woman of your age needs to hear this just hither I go:
A kid of one or less years of age cannot be expected to care for itself and fifty-fifty less understand the dangers of water. Just I digress- I understand- who were you to interfere on behalf of a baby's utter helplessness while it floundered to it's death?
After that, your book almost becoming a starlet that knows everything about everything became a series of sick and mooted points for me.
Yet I tried to soldier on and finish it. I didn't make it far.
I am minor town and simple, but not plenty that I don't recognize a bunch of self pretentious BS.
The fact that yous merits to take not interfered in the name of organized religion (although in the next breath- you claim to be "over" religion) sounds more to me similar you didn't want to get your hair wet.
Information technology isn't everyday we are given opportunities to exist normal, decent, caring human beings. Oh wait. I am confused because you say we are given these chances if simply we step up and accept responsibility for our choices. But I guess that doesn't apply to you.
As my wise and humble father has always said, "there are those of us that "do" and so in that location is anybody else.
Any judgment mean solar day comes your mode, at the hands of God or Allah or King Tut, whomever it is that y'all lay downwardly at night and speak to, I pray they sympathize YOU.
Because I sure as hell don't.
I will also pray they are far more forgiving than myself.
Though I don't actually find myself needing it, out of politeness, I am asking in advance for forgiveness for my small-scale-town, poor person prejudice...
...more
Kathleen Hagen
I'm Over All that, and Other Confessions; by Shirley MacLaine, narrated by the author, produced past Simon and Schuster Audio, downloaded from audible.com.

At a certain time in life, we all come to realize what is truly important to us and what simply doesn't thing. For Shirley MacLaine, that time is now. In
this wise, witty, and fearless drove of small observations and large-motion-picture show questions, she shares with listeners all those things that she is over
dealing with in life, in dear, at dwelling house, and i

I'thousand Over All that, and Other Confessions; by Shirley MacLaine, narrated by the author, produced by Simon and Schuster Audio, downloaded from audible.com.

At a certain time in life, we all come to realize what is truly important to united states of america and what only doesn't thing. For Shirley MacLaine, that time is now. In
this wise, witty, and fearless collection of small observations and big-picture questions, she shares with listeners all those things that she is over
dealing with in life, in love, at home, and in the larger world... besides as the things she will never go over, no matter how long she lives. Among the
things that Shirley is over: people who repeat themselves ("when you didn't care what they said the kickoff time"); conservatives and liberals; sick-mannered
immature people; the poison of celebrity ("Why do and then many people desire to be famous when they come across how it can destroy your life?"); being polite to wearisome people
("If they won't cease talking, I become into a trance and meditate"); getting older in Hollywood ("How peaceful it is not to have to look particularly pretty
anymore or to wear a size 6"). In the opposite camp, there are some things Shirley volition never become over: good lighting ("Marlene Dietrich taught me how
to light myself"); gorgeous costars ("The vanity of male person actors is an incommunicable wall to scale"); performing alive ("Yes, it is better than sex"); and in a higher place
all, brave people with curious minds ("Fearfulness is the well-nigh powerful weapon of mass destruction"). Forth the way, she recalls stories of some of the truthful greats
she has known - Alfred Hitchcock, Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, the ii Jacks (Lemmon and Nicholson) - and ruminates on the country of Hollywood past
and nowadays. She recollects her relationships and romances with politicians (including 2 prime number ministers), scientists, journalists, and costars. Shirley
MacLaine may be over all that, just this irresistible book ensures that we will never get over her. And she does a wonderful job narrating her own book. She has the skill that makes it seem as if she's sitting across from you in your living room, both of yous with a glass of wine.

...more than
Rick Ludwig
Nov 05, 2011 rated it really liked it
I enjoyed this nearly recent visit with the very honest, very outspoken Shirley Maclaine. She is not over her commitment to discovering herself and that is wonderful. The book is a multifariousness of brusk and long chapters on various topics she is or isn't over. The volume is alternately funny, touching, challenging, informative, and out-there. But, it wouldn't be Shirley any other way. She's a great talent, a compelling writer, and an honest observer of our world. She understands that not anybody will ag I enjoyed this most recent visit with the very honest, very outspoken Shirley Maclaine. She is not over her commitment to discovering herself and that is wonderful. The volume is a variety of brusk and long chapters on various topics she is or isn't over. The book is alternately funny, touching, challenging, informative, and out-there. But, information technology wouldn't be Shirley whatever other way. She's a great talent, a compelling writer, and an honest observer of our world. She understands that not everyone will concord with everything she believes, merely she honestly doesn't care. She puts herself out there and it's up to united states of america to have what we wish from the buffet. I notice myself wishing I could have a chat with her, but I fright she'd find me likewise tedious to bother with. That's okay. She's shared herself with me through her writings and for that I'm grateful.

When I finished some chapters, I said, "She nailed it."
When I finished other chapters, I said, "What a unique take on someone or something famous. It reeks of truth and gives me a new perspective on this person or place.
When I finished other capacity, I said, "A Little out there, but there are some existent nuggets for further contemplation independent here."
When I finished a very few other capacity, I said," She's such a bright, inquiring private; how tin can she believe this stuff?"
When I finished the book, I said,"God this person is interesting and knows how to relate what she sees, hears, feels, and thinks. She is crumbling with grace and energy in her own way."

I can run across why yous've made and so many friends over the years, Ms. Maclaine. You take life seriously and really want to learn every solar day. Keep on telling usa your tale. Information technology's a adept one and it makes u.s. retrieve about our own lives: where nosotros've been; where we're going; and what we're deriving from the feel.

...more
Mj
Sep 19, 2011 rated information technology really liked it
I haven't read any of Shirley MacLaine'south books before although I accept always admired her as a dramatic and comedic actress, dancer and political activist and for her boldness in being true to herself and always speaking her views and ideologies without business for any fallout or judgment. The book didn't disappoint.

Like the author, the book is smart, sassy, outspoken and opinionated and at the aforementioned fourth dimension mellow and wise. The topics are broad and varied and demonstrate her very full and active life

I haven't read whatever of Shirley MacLaine's books before although I have ever admired her equally a dramatic and comedic actress, dancer and political activist and for her boldness in being true to herself and always speaking her views and ideologies without concern for any fallout or judgment. The book didn't disappoint.

Like the author, the book is smart, sassy, outspoken and opinionated and at the same time mellow and wise. The topics are broad and varied and demonstrate her very full and active life experiences, her pregnant intellect and knowledge and her wide diversity of interests and social network over the years.

The topics are an fantabulous eclectic mixture, nothing earth shattering, just the stuff that make up life. The variety, flow and writing style kept me very engaged. I can at present add admiring Shirley MacLaine as an author to my list.

Information technology was a quick and like shooting fish in a barrel read. The book and Shirley'due south comments were sometimes irreverent but e'er downwardly to world and applied. Her philosophy on life was in full evidence including her well-grounded, spiritual and holistic approach to the earth/universe and anybody/everything in information technology. Her views seemed logical, researched and very well thought out, definitely not the "fluff stuff" that her detractors have labelled her with.

Very enjoyable read from a terrific lady. I admit my bias. From what I know, I like the lady and what she stands for. I felt like I was on the burrow or in the kitchen with a loving cup of java or a glass of wine chatting with her about life. Doesn't get much more comfy or connective that that.

...more
Lisa
Apr 02, 2012 rated it it was astonishing
I 'read' this every bit an audiobook read past the writer. Some parts of it were so funny I snorted my latte while driving and listening. The Hollywood reminiscences are fun, though her time was by and large before mine and I only briefly know of the actors and directors etc she talks about (though who doesn't know about - and enjoy personal stories about such greats as Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Alfred Hitchcock, Jack Nicholson, to name a few?). Only I loved more than her frank, honest, no-nonsense approach to life I 'read' this as an audiobook read by the writer. Some parts of it were so funny I snorted my latte while driving and listening. The Hollywood reminiscences are fun, though her time was mostly before mine and I only briefly know of the actors and directors etc she talks well-nigh (though who doesn't know about - and enjoy personal stories nigh such greats equally Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Alfred Hitchcock, Jack Nicholson, to name a few?). But I loved more than her frank, honest, no-nonsense approach to life and herself, to what's happening with our country, our culture and our planet. I constitute her metaphysical topics intriguing. She'southward such a mix of worldly and 'what's across this globe'-ly. I call back she'd be an amazing person to sit side by side to on a plane (not that she's going to fly again - every bit you lot'll larn in the book) equally she could probably antipodal interestingly on any topic under the sun (and beyond!). Finally, I loved that she's an intense creature lover, and it's fun to hear about her relationship with her dog, who seems to be as much of a grapheme as she is. ...more
Caran-marie
Aug 05, 2011 rated it information technology was amazing
Admittedly delightful. I accept read all MacLaine's books through the years- enjoying her search for answers and adventures. This one touches on reincarnation, UFOs, and politics, and the everyday problems nosotros all face up in our maturing years.

This book is wonderfully open and honest. MacLaine is a seeker who has found some truths through her life and is willing to share them. Forth with tell all tidbits similar ridding in cars with JFK, and curmudgeonly complaints, - why does the earth express mirth at her when s

Absolutely delightful. I have read all MacLaine'south books through the years- enjoying her search for answers and adventures. This one touches on reincarnation, UFOs, and politics, and the everyday issues we all face in our maturing years.

This book is wonderfully open up and honest. MacLaine is a seeker who has found some truths through her life and is willing to share them. Forth with tell all tidbits like ridding in cars with JFK, and curmudgeonly complaints, - why does the world express mirth at her when she talks about reincarnation and not the Dali Lama- is it the wardrobe? Who wants to stop reading?

Written in such a confidential tone- it's like a letter from a best friend-or a conversation between buds over a loving cup of tea. As I said, delightful.

...more
M Moore
Mar 19, 2021 rated it really liked it
This was such a bizarre? entertaining? confusing? read. I gave it 4 stars solely based on how entertained I was throughout not for the content itself. This book is a drove of brusk essays about all the things Shirley MacLaine is either over or never going to get over. Some are great life lessons, some are harsh but made me express joy at the pure candidness and others are completely out of left field for me. It'southward a quick memoir-ish book that is sure to provide some chuckles and few WTF?! moments. This was such a bizarre? entertaining? confusing? read. I gave it 4 stars solely based on how entertained I was throughout not for the content itself. This volume is a drove of short essays near all the things Shirley MacLaine is either over or never going to get over. Some are nifty life lessons, some are harsh but made me laugh at the pure candidness and others are completely out of left field for me. Information technology'south a quick memoir-ish volume that is sure to provide some chuckles and few WTF?! moments.
My book reviews are also posted at https://www.instagram.com/justonemoor....
...more
Chris Waterford
I was a fan of Shirley MacLaine a long time ago and her book "Camino" was what inspired me to walk the first of my three caminos. However this volume is pretty lightweight. I enjoyed her references to her walk and some of her gossip almost famous people she has had relationships with---and others. I was a fan of Shirley MacLaine a long time ago and her volume "Camino" was what inspired me to walk the beginning of my three caminos. However this book is pretty lightweight. I enjoyed her references to her walk and some of her gossip about famous people she has had relationships with---and others. ...more
Kylie... The Book Grinch
I wish I had never picked this up because Ive always enjoyed her movies (fifty-fifty though she plays the same self centred rude characters) just at present I realise that'due south actually her in real life. I'm not a fan of narcissists I wish I had never picked this up considering Ive always enjoyed her movies (even though she plays the same self centred rude characters) but at present I realise that's actually her in existent life. I'm not a fan of narcissists ...more than
Trixie Fontaine
My mom gave me this book for my fortieth birthday. My mom is a fan of Shirley MacLaine. And Coast to Declension AM.

If you lot're a Shirley fan, information technology's probably five stars. If you're a more moderate admirer of Shirley because your mom raised you to be, then three or four. As always, it'southward awesome to me to read whatever loftier profile person openly and casually talking about her unconventional relationship models.

Fun for the dishy famous people love notes, personable, affirming, and inspiring - it takes more than ju

My mom gave me this book for my fortieth altogether. My mom is a fan of Shirley MacLaine. And Declension to Coast AM.

If yous're a Shirley fan, it's probably five stars. If you're a more than moderate gentleman of Shirley considering your mom raised you to exist, and so three or four. As always, it'south crawly to me to read whatever loftier contour person openly and casually talking nigh her unconventional relationship models.

Fun for the dishy famous people dear notes, personable, affirming, and inspiring - it takes more than but money and privilege to be as confident and outspoken about embracing a belief system mocked and/or feared by virtually people; information technology takes character. She really feels similar a role model to me; equally a webwhore, it's crawly to read a woman insisting on living a whole life with ALL the things she values: good lighting, intimacy, magic, politics, comfort, solitude . . . and not trying to hide any of those things she values.

The format of the book made it a perfect challenge for me (or any person at a life-assessing phase) to think forth with her almost what's important to me, what's no longer of interest to me, and what I'm withal working to let go of.

Super readable, and she saves a lot of the talk about her belief system for towards the stop, so I think it was manageable if you loathe that stuff; by the fourth dimension you get to more than than a paragraph of information technology you should already either love her (and be able to at least tolerate it) or accept stopped reading the book.

...more
Abby
Apr 12, 2012 rated information technology it was amazing
I began reading this book concluding year. In the book, Shirley Maclaine said she hoped President Obama was more than than the great speeches he makes and I was taken aback, offended, and closed the book.

But then I recently realized that the Obama assistants and his advisers have washed more for the bailout of banks than foreclosed families. Slowly, families who are in danger of being foreclosed on accept gotten relief but I don't believe enough has been washed. While the bailout for financial institutions w

I began reading this book concluding year. In the book, Shirley Maclaine said she hoped President Obama was more than the cracking speeches he makes and I was taken ashamed, offended, and closed the book.

But then I recently realized that the Obama administration and his directorate have done more for the bailout of banks than foreclosed families. Slowly, families who are in danger of being foreclosed on have gotten relief but I don't believe enough has been washed. While the bailout for fiscal institutions was necessary, the CEOs still walked away with bonuses. In that location is an unfairness here Obama should never have ignored. And if you await carefully, his financial advisers such as Paulson, Bernanke, and Geithner are ones who helped the mortgage bubble course in the first place.

So I picked up the book again. I'k glad I did. I've read other memoir books by Ms Maclaine and I bask her educated opinions on everything from a career in bear witness business organization to reincarnation. She is a woman who feels, thinks, and studies. She'due south nobody's fool.

I highly recommend this book to anyone of whatever age. I guarantee yous volition not but acquire about Shirley Maclaine, yous volition as well learn more almost yourself and your ain opinions.

...more
Maritza Garcia-Hernandez
I listened the audiobook I always honey to hear the stories and life by the actual person. I dear when they interruption into laughter when retelling their memories.
Information technology's always difficult for me to put any less that 4 stars to any biography BUT this 1 become less because I establish it boring. She did include juicy stories near her sex activity life and actually named names but her monotone vox was what made it boring.
She included a lot of her personal views on politics and for me it was too much.
I felt it was like h
I listened the audiobook I ever love to hear the stories and life by the bodily person. I dear when they interruption into laughter when retelling their memories.
It's always hard for me to put any less that 4 stars to whatever biography BUT this 1 get less because I institute information technology boring. She did include juicy stories about her sex life and actually named names but her monotone vocalisation was what fabricated it wearisome.
She included a lot of her personal views on politics and for me information technology was too much.
I felt it was like having a text book read aloud to me.
As for her other beliefs they are hers and I beloved that she has ever felt and so open to share.
I found her to be so intelligent and interesting but all the same with a absolute boring "older grumpy person" quality 😂
I really wanted to like this book so much more.
...more
Paula
May 09, 2011 rated it liked it
Oh, Shirley! Shirley MacLaine. I have loved her like a third grandma for so long, and information technology's difficult to be critical.

I loved the premise of this book--a bunch of short essays near what she doesn't care about anymore at present that she's in her crone years, and things that she nonetheless cares passionately about. A overnice taking stock of values, from someone who has truly been an independent spirit in many ways.

Some of the essays have more impact than others, some seem pretty tossed-off. If this had been more pai

Oh, Shirley! Shirley MacLaine. I have loved her like a 3rd grandma for so long, and it'southward hard to exist critical.

I loved the premise of this volume--a bunch of short essays nigh what she doesn't care about anymore now that she's in her crone years, and things that she however cares passionately almost. A prissy taking stock of values, from someone who has truly been an independent spirit in many ways.

Some of the essays have more than impact than others, some seem pretty tossed-off. If this had been more painstakingly edited, information technology would take made for smoother reading, only probably not long enough for a whole book. A cute all-in-one-sitting read, maybe for air travel.

...more
JoAnne Pulcino
May fourteen, 2011 rated it really liked it
I'Grand ALL OVER THAT: AND OTHER CONFESSIONS
Shirley MacLaine
This is an enchanting, witty volume by the renowned and celebrated star who is also a channeler, a student and seeker of truth, a free spirit and a truly fascinating woman.
She calls this the third act of her life and gain to tell us the annoying and mundane things that she is over and the important things she volition never get over. While the world can provoke her, she is besides delighted by its beauty, humor and future promise.
Be prepared to
I'M ALL OVER THAT: AND OTHER CONFESSIONS
Shirley MacLaine
This is an enchanting, witty book past the renowned and celebrated star who is also a channeler, a pupil and seeker of truth, a gratis spirit and a truly fascinating woman.
She calls this the third act of her life and proceeds to tell the states the abrasive and mundane things that she is over and the of import things she volition never get over. While the earth can provoke her, she is also delighted by its dazzler, humor and hereafter promise.
Be prepared to sit down downwards with what feel like an old friend, and thoroughly savor a conversation that will entertain you and make yous laugh as she recollects her life in Hollywood and her romances.
...more
Sherri Rabinowitz
Jul 09, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Recommends it for: spirtual seekers and hollywood buffs
I really enjoyed the book information technology is a very entertaining and thought provoking. There are parts that are funny and light. And at that place are parts that are very serious and to be honest I sometimes idea a chapter that was deep would be lite and visa versa. It was a very different volume from Shirley Maclaine considering she sounded worried about united states instead of upbeat every bit she was in her other books, I can't blame her at all for that I feel the same fashion. Just await at or read the news, information technology's sad and people are and then I actually enjoyed the volume it is a very entertaining and thought provoking. There are parts that are funny and calorie-free. And at that place are parts that are very serious and to be honest I sometimes thought a chapter that was deep would be light and visa versa. It was a very dissimilar book from Shirley Maclaine because she sounded worried virtually us instead of upbeat every bit she was in her other books, I can't blame her at all for that I feel the aforementioned way. Merely wait at or read the news, it'south sad and people are then stuborn about things that narrows they're focus instead of broadening it. I even so enjoyed it though, it was pure Shirley. ...more
Amanda
Jul 25, 2012 rated it liked it
I really like Shirley Maclaine as an actress, so that's why I picked up this volume. I thought it would be a little dissimilar than how it turned out to be. Withal, one time I got over my expectations, I found it to exist kind of funny and very thought provoking. She raises a lot of adept questions nearly humanity in general. Why are nosotros here? You wouldn't await an actress to ask the big questions similar that but she does, and I believe this is a proficient book to read because it really does get you request yourse I really like Shirley Maclaine as an actress, so that's why I picked up this book. I thought it would be a little different than how it turned out to be. Still, once I got over my expectations, I found it to be kind of funny and very thought provoking. She raises a lot of good questions about humanity in general. Why are nosotros here? You wouldn't await an actress to ask the big questions like that but she does, and I believe this is a good book to read because it really does go you asking yourself what it is that you believe nearly our purpose. Off-beat but very on point with what is happening in society. ...more
Alison
May 09, 2011 rated it liked it
This was a birthday gift from someone who remembered me reading "Out on a Limb" eons ago. Shirley is that favorite aunt who's traveled the world and lived an incredible life, the one who has an opinion on everything, loves to exist the center of attention, and who gets crotchety when she's tired. This was a altogether souvenir from someone who remembered me reading "Out on a Limb" eons agone. Shirley is that favorite aunt who's traveled the globe and lived an incredible life, the one who has an opinion on everything, loves to be the center of attention, and who gets crotchety when she's tired. ...more
Karen
May 30, 2011 rated it it was ok
Tiresome.
I think this might be the companion to the tour that she is doing now, where she shows pictures and tells stories from her life. It probably "reads" much amend every bit a bear witness, considering she does have fascinating stories to tell. It just did not necessarily interpret to the page.
Ho-hum.
I retrieve this might be the companion to the bout that she is doing now, where she shows pictures and tells stories from her life. It probably "reads" much better every bit a show, because she does have fascinating stories to tell. It but did not necessarily translate to the folio.
...more
Wrdwrrior
I was over all that well-nigh 1/2 way through. Interesting stuff on her spiritual beliefs, slow showbiz stuff.
Katie
April 14, 2011 rated it liked it
I've read some of her books in years past - this one was ok - I find her a fascinating person knowing what she believes in but this was but and then-so. I've read some of her books in years past - this 1 was ok - I observe her a fascinating person knowing what she believes in but this was merely and so-then. ...more
Jane
Apr thirty, 2011 rated it liked it
Quick read - her thoughts on ageing, politics and the movie business today, rude young people, lovers, journalists and more.
Deborah
May 17, 2011 rated information technology liked information technology
Love her and have enjoyed other books of her life, but didn't enjoy this one every bit much. She'southward irreverent and opinionated - things I truly relish nearly her and then notwithstanding enjoyable. Love her and take enjoyed other books of her life, but didn't enjoy this one every bit much. She'due south irreverent and opinionated - things I truly bask about her so still enjoyable. ...more than
Margie Hastings
She was more interesting on Oprah than reading this volume.
Shirley MacLaine is an Academy Award-winning American motion picture and theatre actress, well-known non merely for her interim, but for her devotion to her belief in reincarnation. She is also the author of a large number of autobiographical works, many dealing with her new age beliefs, such as solipsism, as well as her Hollywood career. She is the older sister of Warren Beatty.

News & Interviews

As you might expect, the Goodreads staff is a bookish bunch. Our collective love of literature makes for very fun meetings and very, very long...
"I believe we accept neglected to see that terrorism is merely a user-friendly excuse for those in power to gently instruct us to go quietly into that good night of being compliant and unrevolutionary citizens who willingly go subjugated to authority." — 3 likes
More than quotes…

Welcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads business relationship.

Login animation

Source: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10136504-i-m-over-all-that

Posted by: cornettinglacrievor.blogspot.com

0 Response to "What Other Confessions Are Made By Animals In This Chapter And What Are The Results"

Post a Comment

Iklan Atas Artikel

Iklan Tengah Artikel 1

Iklan Tengah Artikel 2

Iklan Bawah Artikel