Cast A Diva, Lyndsy Spence
Cast A Diva, Lyndsy Spence
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Cast A Diva
The Hidden Life of Maria Callas

Author: Lyndsy Spence

Narrator: Emily Ellet

Unabridged: 12 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/07/2021


Synopsis

Maria Callas (1923–1977) was the greatest opera diva of all time with a career that remains unmatched by any prima donna. Much of her life was overshadowed by her fiery relationship with Aristotle Onassis, who broke her heart when he left her for Jacqueline Kennedy, and her reputation was marred by legendary tantrums on and off the stage. However, little is known about Callas the woman; a girl who was brought up between New York and Greece, and who was forced to sing by her emotionally abusive mother. She left her family behind in Greece for an international career and was feted by royalty and Hollywood stars. A self-made woman, she fought sexism to rise to the top, but there was one thing she wanted but could not have: a happy private life. Fame provided celebrity and riches, but her last days were spent as a recluse in her Paris apartment, listening to her old recordings and addicted to prescription drugs. In Cast a Diva, bestselling author Lyndsy Spence reveals the incredible story of a woman who was a true feminist icon.

About Lyndsy Spence

Lyndsy Spence is the author of The Mitford Girls' Guide to Life, Mrs Guinness: The Rise and Fall of Diana Mitford, the Thirties Socialite, and The Mistress of Mayfair. She is the founder of The Mitford Society, a popular online community dedicated to the Mitford sisters.


Reviews

A thoroughly depressing book, which is no surprise given the subject - Maria Callas must have been one of the loneliest, saddest people on Earth. The book is not bad and the narrative kind of urges you on to read (listen to) it, though I occasionally detested the trite, tabloid style of writing and t......more

Goodreads review by Claire

This was….ok. Her life was overwhelmingly tragic and the author spends a lot of time covering the minute details of every hardship. It was engaging at first but quickly became tedious. I wish also that more focus had been placed on Maria’s voice and musicality. The author primarily includes snippets......more

Goodreads review by Matt

3.5 stars bumped to 4 stars.......more

Goodreads review by Eduard

I’ve never written a review for a book before and only use this app to keep track of what I’d like to read. However, after going through the only 2 reviews available I felt compelled to talk about my experience with the book and try to do it justice. I am obsessed with Maria Callas. I am not an “oper......more

Διαβάστε το review στο site μας: [URL not allowed] Οι βιογραφίες είναι ένα δύσκολο συγγραφικό είδος, πολύ περισσότερο όταν αφορούν τη ζωή ανθρώπων που το όνομά τους όχι απλά έχει γραφτεί με χρυσά γράμματα στην Ιστορία, αλλά που αποτελούν σύμβολα. Γιατί, όταν κάποιος ανήκει στην......more